Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport
Welcome to the Institute of Sport
Dame Sarah Storey joins University as Visiting Professor of Sport
The 43-time World Champion and holder of 28 Paralympic medals across swimming and cycling will join the Institute in its mission to push boundaries of sport and health to improve lives and shape society.Harnessing the power of sport
We are pioneers of sport research, cutting through traditional disciplinary boundaries and drawing together the leading minds from across a vast range of research centres, themes and specialisms. Discover some of our impactful research.Institute of Sport
Turning Expertise Into Impact
Our researchers look beyond normal boundaries to conduct the cross-disciplinary work that makes a positive impact on people’s lives and develops the understanding that shapes our world.The Power of Partnerships
From elite clubs and national bodies to intergovernmental organisations and multinational brands, we work with the leaders of sport beyond traditional boundaries, to make a lasting impact on the world around us.
What's new
at the Institute of Sport
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“We need more women in sport” – Afghan women’s footballer and refugee backs University scholarship
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Sporting success for Manchester Met in Varsity Games
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Innovative vibrating shoe insoles improve balance and walking for people with diabetes, study shows
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Measuring the social impact of Gaelic Games
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The science of managing crowds at the biggest-ever London Marathon
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Most female athletes support categorisation by biological sex, research shows
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IOC framework unfair for female athletes, says new research
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If you have an enquiry related to the work we do or how you can get involved, get in touch.
Institute of Sport:
0161 247 6969