MCYS Recent Activities September Round-up
We had a very busy September here in Manchester Centre for Youth Studies!
Recent papers and public presentations
We began the month with presentations at a major conference. MCYS members Paul Gray, Daniel Marshall and Hannah Smithson presented papers at the European Society of Criminology in Florence.
Later in the month, Hannah Smithson attended the Youth Justice Research Symposium hosted by the Ministry of Justice. It included a contribution by Justice Secretary Damian Hinds MP.
New Roles and Appointments:
In other exciting news, Hannah Smithson and Caitlin Nunn have been accepted to the UKRI Interdisciplinary Assessment College.
Upcoming Research Activities:
And finally, we have a new research project on the horizon! Hannah Smithson, Fatima Khan and Kathryn Westwood have been commissioned by the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) to undertake a piece of research engaging children and young people in the development of the VRU’s new strategy.
Top stories
Manchester Met top 15 in England for outstanding NSS results
University also has the best NSS scores in Greater Manchester
University supports Manchester United Foundation’s Kilimanjaro challenge
Group including United legend Bryan Robson prepare at Manchester Met’s Institute of Sport
‘Passionate protest novel’ from University author explores the power of protest and feminism
Professor Monique Roffey’s ‘Passiontide’ receives praise ahead of publication
