May – Designing for dementia, when tech meets theatre, and taking art to the streets for mental wellbeing
In the May edition of MetCast, we continue our 200-year celebrations focusing on how Manchester Met is harnessing imagination to drive innovation for creative excellence.
In this edition, we hear how using design to develop a storytelling game has helped to boost the confidence and wellbeing of people with dementia.
We also explore how cutting-edge technology has played a key role in a captivating theatre performance.
Finally, we find out how a researcher has taken their art in a different direction to break down the stigma of talking about mental health.
What is MetCast?
MetCast digs into the research, knowledge and expertise from across Manchester Metropolitan University – and how it is transforming the world around us.
From sport to sustainability, fashion to finances, hear from University experts, students, and partners who’ll be discussing a range of topics, including the latest research from across Manchester Met.
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If you’d like to contact us – or feel you’ve got a story we should cover – please get in touch via press@mmu.ac.uk.
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