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Manchester Met welcomes latest cohort of elite sports scholars

This years scholarship programme backs 65 talented athletes joining the university.

30 Sep 2025
The new Manchester Met sports scholars this year
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Ketamine deaths increase twenty-fold since 2014 with mixing drugs on the rise, new study shows

More comprehensive response is needed to address ketamine-related harms

30 Sep 2025
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United Nations sustainability agenda to advance with University expertise

Manchester Met appointed as Vice-Chair for United Nations Academic Impact Sustainable Development Goal

29 Sep 2025
Manchester Met is supporting the United Nations' sustainability agenda
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Innovation in the fast lane: Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ event success

Industry leaders unite to explore innovation and collaboration opportunities.

26 Sep 2025
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One and Manchester Met event
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New resources empower elite women athletes with groundbreaking health insights

Manchester Met is partnering with the Professional Players Federation (PPF) and the UKSI to launch new resources for elite women athletes.

26 Sep 2025
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Opinion

Why hotter summers are bad for the UK economy

Dr Lotanna Emediegwu explains how hotter summers in the UK are being shown to carry a heavy economic price

26 Sep 2025
UK beach in summer
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How Manchester Met is making its mark

New video shares personal experiences of the University’s students, staff and supporters

24 Sep 2025
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Transformational support for businesses and innovation recognised by Research England

University’s knowledge exchange activities rank highly in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework

23 Sep 2025
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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
South by South West
Podcast

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
MetCast

Opinion

Opinion

Why hotter summers are bad for the UK economy

Dr Lotanna Emediegwu explains how hotter summers in the UK are being shown to carry a heavy economic price

26 Sep 2025
UK beach in summer
Opinion

With over 17,000 shops in the UK expected to close this year, city centres must move on from retail

Professor Lyndon Simkin on why city centres must diversify from retail

20 Aug 2025
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Opinion

What does pocket money teach children? It can offer social as well as financial education

Dr Gaby Harris explains how pocket money can provide a learning opportunity for children

20 Aug 2025
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Opinion

A parents’ guide to keeping kids safe online in the summer holidays

Professor Michelle McManus on how to keep children safe online during the holidays

7 Aug 2025
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