Congratulations to our Professor Andrew McMillan who has been awarded an MBE for services to literature in the King’s New Year’s Honours!👏🎉🙌 Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3L3BE9f #McrMetProud

Catch our Professor, Thomas Coulthard, on ITV Granada talking about the 10th anniversary of the North West Boxing Day floods. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4jhkNMN

Merry Christmas from Manchester Met! We hope that you and your loved ones have a wonderful Christmas and an exciting New Year ahead! ✨🎄

Worried about over spending on the Boxing Day sales? Dr Amna Khan tells us why we enjoy shopping so much and how to make more considered purchases in the upcoming sales 🛍️👇

Emma Douglas talks about how we can all be more sustainable over the Christmas period through the conscious choices we can make. Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4aqEdfN

Research suggests scaling a Joint Pain Programme from Nuffield Health could transform lives, help the NHS, and boost GM’s economy. At least £1.7bn in value could be delivered according to Nuffield Health, Frontier Economics and Manchester Metropolitan University. https://ow.ly/nkGS50XLjZ1

Have you ever wondered why we enjoy gift giving so much? Dr Amna Khan explains how giving gifts over Christmas makes us feel so good! 🎁

A new book by popular culture expert @profkirsty.bsky.social challenges the idea of a traditional music autobiography by studying how musicians narrate their lives, from Taylor Swift’s Instagram posts to the childhood homes of Lennon and McCartney. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3N3LvMG

Following the launch of the Government’s Child Poverty Strategy @icf-mcr.bsky.social researchers highlight three essential elements to turn child poverty ambitions into effective practice. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4aJWCEm

A new exhibition has launched placing children under-three and their families at its heart, as part of a research project which took a fresh look at the relationship between museum artefacts and young children. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3MWh7Ur

📣 The 2025/6 University League is here! We ranked 147 UK universities against ethics and sustainability criteria. 📈 🔍 Find out how your university scored! 👇 peopleandplanet.org/university-l...

Congratulations to @manmetuni.bsky.social! 🎉 1st again in the University League - our ranking of UK universities on ethics and sustainability! More and more students are expecting their universities to step up as real leaders of positive change. And some are rising to the challenge! 👇

🚨 BREAKING! Our latest University League research - published today - finds 8 more UK universities have banned fossil fuel and mining companies from advertising jobs and careers on campus! ❌💼🛢️⛏️ THIS shows the power of student campaigns! ✊✊

We're so #McrMetProud to be People & Planet's #1 sustainable university for a record-breaking fourth time!🌍 The recognition reflects the commitment of our entire community to sustainability, from decarbonising our estate to embedding climate change education. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4iNo3PI

Our researchers have secured £2.2m to develop AI-powered tools for early asthma, COPD and lung disease detection. Learn more about the two projects here 🔗 https://bit.ly/4atn0CD

Dr Robert Dempsey explores the psychology behind Christmas norms and why we follow them in The Independent. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4psaeZt

Why do we feel pressure to follow Christmas traditions and how can we let go of the ones we don’t like 🎄 Dr Robert Dempsey explores the psychology behind Christmas norms, why we follow them, and how we can make our own traditions. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4aOcN3s

Yiddish language and life is celebrated in a new digital resource which shares an almost complete collection of out-of-print literary journals by influential Yiddish poet A.N. Stencl for the first time. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4oKL3QQ

Discover how our Institute for Children's Futures has responded to the Government's new Child Poverty Strategy 👇 🔗 https://bit.ly/3KKHD2m

Our latest research, co-authored by Premier League referee Anthony Taylor, shows how organisational culture and strong support systems are key to developing the next generation of elite referees. ⚽️ Read more here 👉 bit.ly/3XFrVZx

Discover how to shine sustainably this season, as we talk festive fashion and its impact on the planet with Dr Patsy Perry as we revisit a Christmas edition of MetCast. ✨🎄 🔗 https://bit.ly/49Kb5hm.

Remembering Martin Parr CBE, world-renowned documentary photographer and Manchester Met graduate and honorary alumnus. 🔗 https://bit.ly/48XjkaN

Each year over a million girls drop out of PE in secondary schools. Prof Kirsty Elliott-Sale spoke to BBC Bitesize about periods and what can be done to support young girls. 🔗 http://bbc.co.uk/bitesizegirlsinpe

Congratulations to our Alumna Sarah Burton, creative director of Givenchy on being named British Womenswear Designer of the Year at the Fashion Awards 2025! 🙌 #McrMetProud

We celebrated 50 years of Psychology with a special event of interactive activities, exhibitions, and discussions. 🎉 Child therapist, broadcaster, and author Kate Silverton joined our celebrations and gave an inspirational talk reflecting on her impressive career. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4oAhcKG

Each year over a million girls drop out of PE in secondary schools. Prof. Kirsty Elliott-Sale spoke to BBC Bitesize about periods and what can be done to support young girls. 🔗bbc.co.uk/bitesizegirlsinpe

We've partnered on a groundbreaking global bird study revealing how human-driven habitat changes put biodiversity, and vital bird roles, at risk. 🐦 Dr. Alexander Lees stresses the urgent need to protect the diversity of avian roles 👉 https://bit.ly/4ixI4tl

Dr David Megson joins BBC Panorama’s The Truth About Forever Chemicals to reveal how PFAS in food, water and everyday items could affect our health. Watch here 🔗 https://bbc.in/4iwEbFg

It’s been a week since #COP30 in the Amazon, which saw record Indigenous voices, a strong youth presence (including 3 of our students!) and a spotlight on climate justice. 🌎 Dr Alex Lees was in attendance and shared key thoughts on this year’s summit 🔗 https://bit.ly/48oF3XV

Black Friday doesn’t have to break the bank! Dr Amna Khan shares her top 3 tips to shop smart and avoid overspending 🎥 Watch now 👇 #BlackFriday

📚 We’re tackling the rising censorship of children’s publishing. At a UK–US symposium featuring authors, publishers and booksellers, experts discussed urgent issues around equality and representation in children’s storytelling. https://bit.ly/4orc0sB

We’ve secured over £1.2 million in funding from the Office for Students to launch the Digital Education Nexus (DEN). The DEN will transform healthcare education through immersive technologies as part of a brand new facility on our campus. Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rBx9mO

‘Respect our rights’: young people in Manchester have spoken and our researchers are responding! Our Children’s Rights Conference explored how they’re being respected, protected and realised – marking one year of our Institute for Children’s Futures! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3M3vcz6

Our new report with Sport England shows physical activity boosts health and the economy - creating £122.9bn in social value 👏 Plus, by tackling inequalities, there's a potential to unlock a further £20bn worth of impact. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/4p6pk6Q #McrMetProud

Graduates from both Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Manchester will be eligible for a discount on postgraduate courses at either institution as the universities look to boost enrolment. Patrick Jack reports https://ow.ly/Lt3450XwOx2

On UNICEF World Children’s Day, our Institute for Children’s Futures joined forces with Manchester City Council to empower young people and explore how their rights are being respected, protected and realised. 🙌 #McrMetProud

Great to kick off our anniversary event with speeches from Cllr Bev Craig and Tom Stannard from Manchester City Council about the importance of hope when planning a bright future for children and young people and the need to listen to them and empower them to drive positive initiatives.

Happy #WorldChildrensDay! We’re thrilled to celebrate this historic day and the first anniversary of the ICF by holding an inspiring conference on children’s rights in the Manchester city region. Thanks to our partners at Manchester City Council and HideOut Youth Zone for making this possible.

On #WorldChildrensDay we’re empowering young people in Manchester! 🙌 Our Children’s Rights Conference is exploring how they’re being respected, protected and realised, and marks one year of our Institute for Children’s Futures! @mancitycouncil.bsky.social#WorldChildrensDay#ICF2025 #McrMetProud

New research tackling mental health in professional rugby players in collaboration with Rugby Players Ireland and the University of Derby has found that players want to help teammates facing mental health challenges, but tailored support is needed for lasting change. 🏉 🔗 https://bit.ly/3LWIptk

Alongside our partners, we're launching the next phase of the Youth Justice Transformation System, which puts children's voices at the heart of policy. Here's what it means👇 #thread

Winner of the #THEAwards Outstanding Support for Students trophy is @manmetuni.bsky.social, which partnered with St John Ambulance to launch a sector-first initiative offering peer-to-peer training on well-being, mental health and suicide prevention 🚑

We've been recognised with a Times Higher Education Award for our Outstanding Support for Students! 🙌 Initiatives for students include sector first peer-to-peer training delivered in partnership with St John Ambulance. Alongside certified mental health courses. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4oJ1C0n

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of honorary alumnus and friend of Manchester Met, Dr Lee Kai Hung CBE DL. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3XraMT3

Congratulations to textiles graduate Isabelle Pennington-Edmead, who has been named in The King’s Foundation’s 35 under 35! 🙌 Read more about her inspiring journey 🔗 https://bit.ly/49cqZTg #McrMetProud

We've been recognised with a KTP Golden Award for 'The Art of Successful Collaboration' for our partnership with Aquacheck Engineering! 🙌 Find out more about our award-winning KTP🔗 https://bit.ly/47FAkRg

Our First Generation Scholarship programme has reached a major milestone - helping over 1,000 students from across the North West to access higher education! 🙌 Find out more and get involved 🔗 https://bit.ly/3LmwrZY #McrMetProud

Listen as Lecturer Ntombizodwa Nyoni discusses the 80th anniversary of the Fifth Pan-African Congress held in Manchester in 1945 and her recent play Liberation that brought the historic event back to life. 🔗 https://t.co/xTY9UZ5nAZ

New research is set to boost stroke patients' recovery as a study funded by the The Stroke Assoc explores how hospital green spaces can improve stroke recovery and sustainability. 🌳 Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3WxdwOs

We’re delighted that our business growth partnership with Dunsters Farm has been honoured at the 2025 KTP Awards! 🙌 This year’s awards mark the 50th anniversary of KTPs, which enable companies to access cutting-edge research and knowledge. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4p30Mvh