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Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport
Welcome to the Institute of Sport
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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 expertise across the world of sport to push boundaries, improve lives and shape society
Sport is a discipline of vast variety and huge power. It’s a world of entertainment and economics, of competition and community.
Here, in the centre of Manchester, a city of sport, we have built a world-class institute to champion everything that sport can do – from strengthening communities and building a healthier society, to inspiring the next generation and pushing the limits of human performance.
This is a home for sport without boundaries, a place built to make a real impact on the world around us. Welcome to the Manchester Metropolitan Institute of Sport.
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
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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.![Para-swimmer in pool](https://www.mmu.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_two_column/public/2023-03/Partnerships%20image%20for%20website.png?h=14a16d91&itok=3GTTnP5e)
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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New research to understand muscle response to exercise in people with obesity
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Former England cricketer highlights importance of women’s leadership in sport
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Euro 2024 Special: Football referee Anthony Taylor on his preparations for the Euros at the Institute...
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Euro 2024: why the three Nations League qualifiers deserve their place among the 24 teams
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Concussion affects how we process images that are close together, study shows
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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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Contact Us
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