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Guardian review hat trick for Manchester Met poets

Triple success for Manchester Writing School Poetry faculty

7 Apr 2026
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Universities and partners join United Nations Academic Impact at major event to address global challenges

The event marked Manchester Met’s international leadership role in its appointment as Vice-Chair of the United Nations Academic Impact Sustainable Development Goal 12 Hub

31 Mar 2026
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Fashion graduate designs stylish stoma bag covers to boost patient wellbeing

The sustainable designs are being donated to hospitals in Greater Manchester

31 Mar 2026
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Children with SEND and care system involvement face greatest odds of criminalisation, new research reveals

Findings suggest a need for early intervention and a multi-agency support system

30 Mar 2026
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Man Met Business School achieves top status in Global MBA Rankings

MBA secures Tier One in CEO Magazine listing

27 Mar 2026
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Architecture students help re-imagine Manchester Airport’s iconic chandeliers for new terminal

The new installation includes 517 unique chandeliers made from the original glass droplets  

26 Mar 2026
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Greater Manchester’s universities and industry partners are powering national progress

Regional leaders showcase how collaboration is accelerating the UK’s industrial strategy at ‘Made in Greater Manchester’

26 Mar 2026
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Manchester School of Architecture named in global top five for fourth year in a row

University’s sport subjects also rise in latest QS World Subject Rankings

25 Mar 2026
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Podcast

Podcast

MetCast podcast: AI ethics, fashion design and community engagement

Listen to the latest podcast on the challenges, considerations and even warnings surrounding AI and its future

27 Aug 2025
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Podcast

MetCast podcast: time travel, AI technology and thrash metal

Listen to the latest podcast on how generative AI helped to bring a fictional long-lost band back to life

1 Jul 2025
Dead Already
Podcast

MetCast podcast: Manchester, Texas SXSW and ‘keeping things weird’

Listen to the latest podcast on Manchester Met’s impact on the trailblazing arts and tech festival

20 May 2025
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December 2024 - Ghostly Christmas traditions and sustainable festive fashion

We explore the traditions, research and sustainable ideas that make the holiday season truly unique

10 Dec 2024
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Opinion

Opinion

Cutting management apprenticeships would set young people up to fail at work

What happens if management apprenticeships are ‘streamlined’ out of existence?

10 Feb 2026
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Northern England’s rail upgrade could signal change in direction for public transport

Professor David Bamford and Marcus Mayers discuss new developments in country's railways

16 Jan 2026
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‘Metamaterials’ could transform our lives – and sports equipment is at the vanguard

Dr Thomas Allen on metamaterials reshaping sports gear for superior safety and performance.

8 Jan 2026
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Opinion

Five ways to make your day at work feel better

Dr Ioannis Kratsiotis on small changes that make big differences in the workplace

7 Jan 2026
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