Congratulations to Master of Sport Directorship student Khalida Popal on being named a United Nations Football for the Goals Champion 🎉 Khalida joins other global players and coaches in using football to promote equality, inclusion and positive change 👏 Read more 👇 https://bit.ly/4dVkkO8

How can school leaders support teachers to truly thrive? Steph Ainsworth highlights practical ways to boost resilience, wellbeing and retention in a demanding profession. Read more 👇 https://bit.ly/49WchPO

Could your phone help you quit smoking? 📱🚭 New research shows smartphone movement data can predict cravings and lapses with up to 85% accuracy – paving the way for smarter and personalised support. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4uzL1yX

Eid Mubarak to our Muslim communities celebrating Eid ul-Adha.🌙

You're invited to the 2026 Degree Show, a celebration of our final year School of Art students! This year's theme is More To Come, representing the exciting road ahead for our graduates. Learn more about the show, opening on 6 June: https://www.art.mmu.ac.uk/degreeshow/

Manchester Fashion Institute celebrated the next generation of talent at this year's Graduate Showcase. 👇 Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ura3An

Last night we celebrated the incredible work of Manchester Fashion Institute students at our Graduate Fashion Show! ✨ From exhibitions to catwalk presentations, the evening was a brilliant celebration of emerging talent. Congratulations to everyone involved. 👏

Manchester Met psychologists have published new research in the wake of the government's controversial plans to restrict jury trials ⚖️ They found most jurors did not support judge-only trials and did not access support, despite the emotional toll of their role. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4uZiuCG

Did you know almost half of children in custody are held without conviction? 🔐 As the government publishes its youth justice White Paper, our research shows a remand pilot cut unnecessary child custody, improved outcomes and saved £3m. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3R9g3iq

Manchester Met is proud to support the next phase of #InOurNature 🌱 Backed by £1.75m in National Lottery funding, this 4-year programme will empower communities across Manchester to take practical climate action and help drive our journey to net zero. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4eEFpyg

We’re proud to announce our new partnership with British Cycling - bringing together world-leading research expertise and elite performance to support the future of cycling in the UK! 🙌🚴 Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/43aszRb

Manchester City Council has approved plans for our bold new, digitally enabled Library at the heart of our campus, alongside a new Campus Hub that will bring key student services together. 🔗 https://www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/story/new-future-focused-library-given-planning-permission

The Dalton Building has been named Building of the Year at the RIBA North West Awards 2026! As our home for the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the building offers innovative learning spaces, state-of-the-art facilities and open study and social spaces on every floor.

Look out for our talented acting graduate Julia Rogers in upcoming cinema rom-com Finding Emily 🎬 Julia plays Emily Weston, one of the 'false Emilys'. She said: "It was such a joyful filming experience"👏 🔗 https://bit.ly/48Kj2nh

This Juror Appreciation Week our psychologists are urging us to #ThankAJuror for their vital yet often overlooked role ⚖️👏 Read how our ongoing research into juror wellbeing supports their amazing work 🔗 https://bit.ly/48BH580

We're thrilled to be named the Best University for Apprenticeships at The Apprenticeship Guide Awards 2026! 🏆 The award recognises our commitment to high-quality programmes, the support we offer apprentices and our strong connections with employer partners.

New research by Professor Tamsen Rochat, Professor of Psychology at @icf-mcr.bsky.social, shows how a landmark new intervention can boost emotional regulation and social connections in parents of young children. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/49ghBgr

Manchester Met has ranked second in the UK for work experience based on student feedback 🎉 The HigherIn rankings, scoring 136 universities, were chosen based on the support students received, the work opportunities available to them, and the resources they could access.

We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with Apprentify, supporting apprentices to progress onto a degree apprenticeship while remaining in continuous employment. Employers will also benefit from a trusted pathway for long-term digital workforce development. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4uc0ODj

UKRI’s research reform agenda can only succeed with sector buy-in. Malcolm Press says universities and funders must improve the UK’s research and innovation system together. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...

“One of the most acute forms of hardship children can experience." Our @icf-mcr.bsky.social co-director Michelle McManus (@michellemcmanus.bsky.social) on the plight of children growing up in B&B accommodation. Read her thoughts in Children & Young People Now 🔗 https://bit.ly/4tvQjLg

UUK President Professor Malcolm Press CBE DL details in @resprofnews.bsky.social how & why universities + funders must collaborate to improve the UK’s research & innovation system together. 🤝 🔗Read more: loom.ly/klAr7U8

Students from our Events Management course hosted the first‑ever Battle of the Bands at The Co-op Live! The live event raised over £1,100 for the Anthony Seddon Fund and showcased emerging Manchester talent — all organised by our students👏 🔗 https://bit.ly/4t5OYdd 📸 Dylan Wright and Jake Lomas

Did you see us in The Telegraph? Kirsty Fairclough discusses the rise of successful female artists and which pop culture icons might be rivalling Adele 👇 🔗 https://bit.ly/4d7GZr9

We're so #McrMetProud of Law alumna Leonie Hughes who describes being Called to the Bar as a "full circle moment." 👏 Reflecting on her major achievement, Leonie discusses the challenges she faced when she was younger and how far she's come 👇 https://bbc.in/4cREAja

What are 'forever chemicals' and why are MPs calling for a ban? Dr David Megson shares insights from his work on forever chemicals, helping inform decisions about school uniforms, cookware and public health. Read more 🔗 https://bbc.in/3QtfYFQ

What an outstanding weekend for Manchester Met student swimmers at the Aquatics GB Championships! Alongside a brilliant medal haul, British records were broken by para-swimmer Bruce Dee and multiple students achieved European and Commonwealth qualifying times. 👉 https://bit.ly/4mNPpat

"An accent is a record of where you’re from, who you are, and where you belong — and no accent is inherently better than any other.” To celebrate English Language Day, Professor Rob Drummond explores accent diversity, history and prejudice. Read more here 👇 https://bit.ly/4twPbHk

We’re delighted to share that three new universities have received the #UniMentalHealthCharter Award! ✨@manmetuni.bsky.social ✨@universityofessex.bsky.social ✨@lancasteruni.bsky.social#UniMentalHealthCharter Read more about what this means for these universities in our latest newspiece: https://bit.ly/4cABVdA

We’re delighted to have been awarded the prestigious University Mental Health Charter Award by @studentmindsorg.bsky.social recognising our sector‑leading commitment to mental health and wellbeing. 🙌 Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4tpYlp6

Good luck to everyone participating in the Manchester Marathon today! 🏃 This year's design comes from first year Graphic Design student Faris Owynat, who wanted the tee to reflect Manchester's balance of toughness and creativity.

A new experimental film focused on the power of the audience will premiere at The Lowry. From home VHS tape to celluloid film, SODA lecturer Chris Paul Daniels used over 80 years of theatre and entertainment footage from the North West film archive. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3QcZxgU

Prof Kirsty Elliott-Sale features in UEFA's OWN It series, designed to support female players to take ownership of their bodies, health, and wellbeing. Highlighting the importance of normalising conversations around menstrual health and more. Watch 🔗 https://bit.ly/3OgpmvP

Did you spot us in @thetimes.com? Our Manchester Fashion Institute students and lecturer explain how Manchester is powering the creative economy through fashion content creation. 🙌 Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4cgpEL6

Congratulations to our three acclaimed Manchester Writing School poets whose new collections were singled out in a @theguardian.com review 📚🙌 🔗 https://bit.ly/4t06xMz #McrMetProud

Happy Easter from Manchester Metropolitan University! 🌷

We've been nominated in six categories at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026 - the largest awards in the UK as decided by students! 🙌 ⭐ University of the Year ⭐ Facilities ⭐ International ⭐ Student life ⭐ Student Support ⭐ Students' Union #McrMetProud

A new initiative by Manchester Fashion Institute graduate Ellie Brown will see creative and sustainable stoma bag covers donated to hospitals in Greater Manchester to boost patient wellbeing. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4m2yFMl

Our research with Sheffield University has found that children with SEND and care system involvement face significantly higher odds of criminalisation. Findings suggest a need for early intervention and a multi-agency support system. Read more🔗 https://bit.ly/4cewYrH

Fifteen of our talented architecture students re-imagined Manchester Airport’s iconic chandeliers as part of a major redevelopment of Terminal 2. The 517-piece installation is named Atmospheric Reflections of the North as a nod to the North’s industrial heritage. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4uUTpJT

Congratulations to Professor Sara Ryan who has been named a @nihr.bsky.social Senior Investigator, one of the highest honours for leaders in the field. 🙌 Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4d5DzFT

We brought together leaders from industry, government, academia and civic organisations to explore how place-based collaboration accelerate delivery of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy. Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/40Xvegd

Manchester School of Architecture has been ranked fifth best in the world for the fourth year in a row in the QS World Subject Rankings! 🙌 Plus, our Sport related subjects ranked 45th globally, with subjects including Art and Design, and Hospitality scoring in the top 100. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4t636Du

Researchers at our Institute for Children's Futures have led two Government-commissioned reports released today, giving fresh insight into how safeguarding systems can better respond to child exploitation and abuse. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/41nR6RZ

A new ITV documentary reveals high levels of 'forever chemicals' in a small Yorkshire town, with Manchester Met's Dr David Megson providing expertise around the contamination. Read more about Dr Megson's involvement in the documentary🔗 https://bit.ly/4stxpnW

Happy UNECSO World Poetry Day! 📖 We're proud of our talented poets and Manchester Poetry Library, where poetry can be enjoyed and celebrated by everyone. Why not check out the new season programme and and see for yourself? 🔗 https://bit.ly/4btxKiS

We're proud to feature in the 2026 Bloomtown Map, featuring more than 50 blossom hotspots across Manchester 💮 All Saints Park and Birley Orchard both appear in the map, and trust us - you'll want to see them for yourself! View the Bloomtown Map 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rJTVHT

Congratulations to Dr Francesca Mackenney who has won the £1m @leverhulme.ac.uk Research Leadership Award to explore natural history; a vibrant Victorian field now returning to help us rethink how we face modern environmental challenges. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4uBWFtx

Our researchers are teaming up with Levitex to engineer the world’s first clinical Lumbar Support Cushion, a specialist nighttime aid for back pain sufferers, relieving discomfort and muscle spasms while you sleep. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/46ZkQIk

Discover the 'Things of the Least' exhibition which places children under-three and their families at its heart, as part of a research project which takes a fresh look at the relationship between museum artefacts and young children. 🎨 Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3MWh7Ur