Manchester Metropolitan University

Eight more UK universities cut recruitment ties with fossil fuel industry Manchester Metropolitan University again wins top spot for climate and social justice in league table

🚨 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! ✊✊

Manchester Metropolitan University advertises being the number one sustainable university for a record-breaking fourth time, according to the People and Planet University League 2025/26.

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.

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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

How to fight stress from the pressure of following traditions during the holidays It's December, the weather's turning, and the holidays are fast approaching. You've got to find the perfect gift for your partner, parents or that weird relative you only see once a year. At work, there's the secret Santa for a colleague you barely know...

Dr Robert Dempsey explores the psychology behind Christmas norms and why we follow them in The Independent.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4psaeZt

Why you feel pressure to adhere to Christmas traditions – and how to reject the ones you don’t like Dr Robert Dempsey explores Christmas norms and how we can let go of them

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 celebrated in new digital resource Website shares almost complete collection of out-of-print literary journals from influential Yiddish poet A.N. Stencl

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

Our Children, Our Future: ICF Response to the Government’s Child Poverty Strategy Leading child safeguarding academics react to the Government's new Child Poverty Strategy

Discover how our Institute for Children's Futures has responded to the Government's new Child Poverty Strategy 👇

🔗 https://bit.ly/3KKHD2m

Uncovering the influential factors in talent development pathways for professional referees New research co-authored by Premier League referee, Anthony Taylor

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. ✨🎄

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Martin Parr CBE in academic regalia, including a black cap and red gown with gold accents, standing indoors with a blurred background of people.

Remembering Martin Parr CBE, world-renowned documentary photographer and Manchester Met graduate and honorary alumnus.

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Girls in PE - BBC Bitesize Watch the series exploring the reasons behind high dropout rates for teenage girls in PE and explore more PE resources from BBC Bitesize.

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

Two individuals, one dressed in a black floral embroidered coat and the other in a ruffled black gown.

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

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Child therapist, broadcaster, and author Kate Silverton delivers inspirational talk to students Kate Silverton reflected on her impressive career journey to mark 50 years of Psychology at Manchester Met

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

Professor Kirsty Elliott-Sale

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

Groundbreaking global bird study reveals how land-use changes are putting ecosystems at risk New research shows human-driven habitat changes are stripping ecosystems of their natural safety nets

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

Panorama - The Truth About Forever Chemicals Reporter Catrin Nye reveals how PFAS can affect health and contaminate the environment, and she asks if the UK government is doing enough to keep us safe.

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

Five panelists sitting in front of a backdrop displaying "COP30" logos

Group of seven people posing under a sign that reads 'Capoeira do Black' in a lush forest setting.

A group of people, including a camera operator, gathers in a dense rainforest listening to a guide who is explaining the surroundings.

Entrance to COP30

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

Tackling the increasing censorship of children’s publishing Symposium features urgent debate on the future of children’s literature

📚 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

University awarded £1.27 million to lead innovations in healthcare education Office for Students grant will create new immersive teaching facility

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 lead event as Manchester prepares for UNICEF child-friendly city status Institute for Children’s Futures, Manchester City Council and HideOut Youth Zone empower young people to lead conference on World Children’s Day

‘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

Social value and return on investment of sport and physical activity | Sport England A consortium led by Sport England calculated the annual social value of community sport and physical activity is £122.9 billion, with a return on investment of £4.38 for every £1 spent.

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

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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
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A person is speaking at a podium during an event at the Institute for Children's Futures, with a mountain climbing wall visible in the background.

Three people are seated, laughing together during an event. They are surrounded by colourful posters and sticky notes on the walls.

A person speaking with a microphone to an attentive audience in a festively decorated room, possibly during a public event or meeting.

Three individuals standing together at an event promoting Manchester as a child-friendly city. They are smiling and posed in front of a colorful backdrop with playful designs and text related to children's activities and urban plans.

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. 🙌

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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.

Event at the HideOut Youth Zone with people seated and listening to a speaker at a podium, in front of a colorful indoor climbing wall.

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 #ICF2025 #McrMetProud

Tackling mental health in professional rugby for lasting change Players want to help teammates but tailored support and ongoing engagement is needed, research finds

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

L-R are: Martyn Evans, Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor; Professor Hannah Smithson; Baroness Anne Longfield, Centre for Young Lives; Kate Green, Deputy Mayor of GM; Professor Steve Rothberg, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor; Paul Marshall, Manchester City Council; Prof Nick Brook, Pro-Vice-Chancellor

It was great to see so many people at last night's launch event, where we marked the Centre's new identity and celebrated their fantastic work!

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Landmark youth justice partnership returns with ambitious new goals Next generation of child-centred initiative that changed practice, policy and perceptions

By building on the success of our previous award-winning work, this research will continue to transform youth justice practice across the region.

Learn more 👉 www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...