Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast to hear Philip Brown and Kirsty Fairclough discuss Manchesterism, the political philosophy of Andy Burnham.

"When people talk about Manchesterism, it's not a political ideology - it's a civic philosophy. It's that belief that economic success, cultural identity, social wellbeing and community pride are deeply interconnected." @profkirsty.bsky.social to @uk.theconversation.com 👇 bit.ly/4w7l7Dz

People with learning disabilities continue to face significant health inequalities. A week of action brought together self-advocates, families, researchers and policymakers to explore solutions and inform future research. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/44zq5N5

“It was the best goal of my life.” Congratulations to Khalida Popal, a football pioneer and campaigner who achieved her graduation dream while continuing her global fight for greater equality and inclusion for women in sport. Read her story 🔗 https://bit.ly/4fDvmth #McrMetGrad

During Graduation, we're not just celebrating our new graduates. We're also celebrating the amazing people who shaped who they are today. We've loved meeting our graduates' fantastic guests, including parents, siblings, friends and partners 🙌 #McrMetGrad

New research has found that vaping or smoking is found to reduce fitness in young people by 15% The study found reduced exercise capacity, breathing efficiency and blood vessel function in otherwise healthy young adults. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gxKTvG

We're so proud to present Sir Norman Stoller CBE, KStJ, DL with an honorary Doctor of Business Administration for his contribution to business and significant commitment to charities in the region. 🙌🎓 Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pqSejc #McrMetProud

Congratulations to our Class of 2026! 🎉 We're so proud of our new graduates, and we can't wait for two weeks of incredible ceremonies! Want to celebrate with us? Watch our ceremonies live from 10:30am today: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/graduation/on-the-day/watch-online. #McrMetGrad

We're getting ready for our Class of 2026 Graduation ceremonies, taking place between 14 - 24 July at The Bridgewater Hall 🎓 We can't wait to celebrate with our new graduates and their families over the next two weeks! #McrMetGrad

Congratulations to para-swimmer Bruce Dee, who has been named Sportsman of the Year by BUCS Sport! 🎉 A sport scholar at Manchester Met, Bruce has set numerous British swimming records and will compete at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games this summer.

A breakthrough study co-authored by Dr Yael Benn has major implications for aphasia patients. The research challenges assumptions about language and thought, showing that people with severe aphasia can still perform complex logical reasoning tasks. Read more: https://bit.ly/4yeXvOG

Could heading a football increase the risk of dementia? Growing evidence suggests repeated headers may have long-term impacts on brain health. Manchester Met researchers Tiago Peçanha and Sam Leaney discuss what the science tells us 👉 https://bit.ly/4f3LEKr

Congratulations to our Visiting Professor Dame Sarah Storey on her retirement from international competition following an extraordinary career as Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian! 🥇🙌 We're excited to continue working together and wish Sarah the very best for her next chapter!

"Stop asking for permission. Believe that sport is for you." Our Professor Kirsty Elliott-Sale gave evidence to the Commons Women and Equalities Committee earlier this afternoon on the research gap in women's sport and what it will take to close it.

We're delighted to have achieved another exceptional performance in the National Student Survey with our students rating us as providing an outstanding experience! 🙌 We achieved our best-ever results after seeing improvements across all themes for the fifth year in a row! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4p9480X

Huge congratulations to Manchester School of Theatre acting student Bonnie Lowden, who has been awarded a prestigious Laurence Olivier Bursary in recognition of outstanding talent and potential. 🌟 Read more: https://bit.ly/4f48zWc

Altitude is an important factor in England’s #FIFAWorldCup Round of 16 match against Mexico at Estadio Azteca (7,220 ft / 2,200 m). Dr Dale Read, Senior Lecturer in Sports Performance, looks at the challenges and why Mexico’s experience at altitude is a notable advantage. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4y3XYTF

Why do children known to services end up unprotected? Today Prof Michelle McManus gave evidence on grooming gangs to the London Assembly. She researches how to close the gaps in child safeguarding, helping to reshape policy and improve the outlook for vulnerable children and young people.

A new EU Horizon project has launched to tackle textile overproduction and waste. INTERWeuVEN will develop zero-waste, on‑demand textile-form weaving using AI-assisted design. 🪡 Manchester Met's Robotics Living Lab, is a partner supporting sustainable, high‑value fashion manufacturing in Europe.

Congratulations to our fashion students for winning multiple top prizes at Graduate Fashion Week 2026! The prestigious Graduate Fashion Week Awards highlight the top emerging talent, helping students attract industry interest. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vEcRe3

Congratulations to PhD students Italo Ferrante and Sally Baker on their success at the Northern Writers' Awards ✍️ ✨ Click the link to read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/43Xu9GO

Professor Kirsty Fairclough shares her expert insight on Andy Burnham’s impact on Manchester's cultural landscape in this latest piece from The Art Newspaper 🎶 Read more 👇 https://bit.ly/4oQfWoF

Earlier this year, a group of Manchester Met students worked with artist Delaine Le Bas to explore identity and belonging. After the project, the students shared their advice for anyone looking to express themselves through the medium of art. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4opab0W

Our Manchester School of Art alumni are playing a leading role in the famous Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition 🎨 Acclaimed artists Ryan Gander and Thomas Heatherwick are just two of our talented graduates taking part in this year's spectacular show. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3SumVYa

Is ten too young to be criminally responsible? ⚖️ Writing for @uk.theconversation.com, Dr Anne-Marie Day interrogates the age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3SgK7t3

"How can so many agencies know about a child and not see what was happening?" Prof Michelle McManus from our Institute for Children's Futures writes in @uk.theconversation.com on the tragic case of baby Preston Davey and what must change to safeguard children. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4xLh0OE

How do we tackle the NEET crisis? Lisa Russell shares insight in Schools Week on the importance of vocational routes, early support, and real-world experiences to help young people succeed. Read more below👇 https://bit.ly/3QZLYSu

With a record number of players aged 40+ featuring at the FIFA World Cup, why are athletes staying competitive for longer than ever before? Dr Alex Ireland from our Institute of Sport discusses the science behind the increasing longevity of elite athletes 👇 https://bit.ly/4oJ65ku

Ref cams. AI analysts. Smart footballs. Thomas Allen from our Institute of Sport writes in @uk.theconversation.com on how tech is helping shape the future of the World Cup game. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4xJqkT9 #FIFAWorldCup

We're excited to share our refreshed strategy ‘Building on our Success: The Road to 2035' 🙌 From delivering excellent education to impactful research, our refreshed strategy sets out our ambitions for the next decade, whilst putting students at it's heart. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4voLV1w

Congratulations to Dr Kim Moore for being awarded the prestigious Cholmondeley Award for Poets 2026 by the Society of Authors! (@societyofauthors.bsky.social Read more here: https://bit.ly/3QP8hKE

Two of our experts are set to help shape the future of the UK’s high streets. Ian Harvey and Dr Lucy Montague have been appointed to a new Government advisory panel developing a national High Street Strategy. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4euFXoJ

Congratulations to Dr Robert Crapnell on winning the Royal Chemistry Society Technical Excellence Prize! 🎉🥳 He supports researchers to turn ideas into experiments, manages labs, and advances 3D printing of functional materials - helping deliver impactful, real-world science.

Good luck to referee Anthony Taylor who is officiating the World Cup match between Colombia and Uzbekistan 🙌 Anthony has been preparing for the heat, humidity and altitude with pre-tournament training in the environmental chamber at our Institute of Sport. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3QilRFZ

Acclaimed scriptwriter Russell T Davies has praised our filmmaking student talent for its "youth, vitality and energy" 🤩 Read how he and other industry greats judged our annual filmmaking awards 🔗 https://bit.ly/4vTZi9J

Students, storytelling and community creativity 🎬📚 Manchester Met students played a key role at this year’s Festival of Libraries, supporting young people with an exciting filmmaking project and bringing poetry to life. Find out more here 👇 https://bit.ly/4ewHXNh

Our BAFTA winning filmmaking programme leader Loran Dunn has produced major new cinema release To Make Ends Meat, with help from our talented SODA students 🎥👏 Read more here 🔗 https://bit.ly/4vc93QT

Dr Seun Ajao explains how technology could stop young people creating and sharing inappropriate images. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gmatna

Congratulations to Professor Janet Lord, Senior Lecturer Anjum Malik and alumnus Professor Patrick Vernon OBE who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding contributions to education, the arts, and social justice. 🙌 Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4fJOre0

Students from Manchester Fashion Institute and Manchester School of Art collaborated with Turner Prize-nominated artist Delaine Le Bas to explore exploring identity, belonging and personal storytelling. Click the link to read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4opab0W

How do football clubs shape pride and identity in post‑industrial towns? Adam Dinsmore from The Institute of Sport discusses his research into football teams on BBC Radio 4's Thinking Allowed 🎧 Listen 🔗 https://bbc.in/4of6B9q

We're excited to be part of this year's #FestivalofLibraries ✨📚 From inspiring talks with our fantastic alumni DJ Paulette, and Divina De Campo to roundtable discussions, film showcases and community takeovers. See the full line up 🔗 https://bit.ly/4vFfdZp

What does it take to design a World Cup‑winning football shirt? 👕 Our alumnus Rob Warner shares his journey from student to global stage. 🔗 https://bbc.in/4abmgB9

Our brilliant North West Film Archive is bringing powerful screen stories to new and younger audiences thanks to support from BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund 🎥 Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ul1g21

Great news! We've been ranked 8th for Student Life out of over 100 universities in the Uni Compare Rankings 2027 🙌 Alongside placing in the top ten, we also achieved increased rankings scores for accommodation and employability. #McrMetProud

Congratulations to our PhD candidate Joe Shute, for being chosen for the BBC New Generation Scheme for his work on urban rivers.👏 Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4e7CkEX

The 2026 Degree Show is now open! 🎉 Over 1,400 final year Manchester School of Art students have displayed their work across campus, and it's free for students, staff and the public to view until Friday 19 June. You can also view their work online: https://degreeshow.mmu.ac.uk/2026/

We can't wait for the FIFA World Cup to kick off later this week! Ahead of the first game, Dr Naomi Datson chatted to BBC Radio 5 Live about handling heat stress and cooling strategies for playing across Canada, Mexico and the US. From 2 hr 17 mins 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002xgbf

We welcomed Navendu Mishra MP to show how our degree apprenticeships, employer partnerships, and impactful research are driving skills, innovation and opportunity in Greater Manchester. We were pleased to share how we are transforming lives and shaping the future in our region and beyond.

Decluttering your wardrobe and thinking about selling on Vinted? 👚 Patsy Perry highlight how second-hand selling can reduce waste, but also why choices like packaging and delivery still matter for the environment. Discover practical steps to make your resale habits greener 👇 https://bit.ly/43My88K