NEW on Wonkhe: Andy Dainty reflects on a new partnership across providers in Greater Manchester and sets out the importance of taking a whole-system view of skills development buff.ly/DHGaCaK
Things I do when I am not DJ'ing / producing. So proud to have delivered this speech as Inspirational Speaker for @manmetuni.bsky.social Representing as official Alumna 👩🏾🎓 and Ambassador Short speech ⏩ speech starts at 40'49" #inspirationalspeaker #graduation mmutube.mmu.ac.uk/media/Class+....
Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony 19
The Class of 2026 from the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. 10:30 , Wednesday 22nd July 2026
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Visible mending is turning clothing repair into a statement of sustainability. 🧵 Colourful stitching, embroidery and patches helping to challenge fast fashion and keep clothes in use for longer. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/44SeI32
Visible mending: why showing off repairs is better than hiding them
Amber Martin-Woodhead and Martyn Evans discuss why visible mending is becoming important in the fashion industry
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How do we ensure young people have a genuine say in the decisions that affect their lives? The Institute for Children's Futures is working with young people to influence research, policy and real-world change. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4yHlUN7
Young people are shaping the future of Manchester through activism, community action and creative forms of political engagement. Discover how youth voices continue to influence policy and democracy across Manchester. 📢 Read more🔗 https://bit.ly/4whmJuj
Congratulations to our Class of 2026! 🎓 Across the last two weeks, over 14,000 graduates and 26,600 guests have joined us at The Bridgewater Hall to mark this incredible occasion. Thank you to everyone who has helped make our ceremonies so special! #McrMetGrad
We're delighted to award an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration to alumna Angelina Kwan in recognition of her distinguished career in global financial services and her commitment to championing women across fintech and the finance sector. 🙌🎓 Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4fwFFxY
Finance leader Angelina Kwan awarded honorary doctorate
Highly respected financial services executive who champions the advancement of women in the workplace
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🏅 Good luck to our Manchester Met students and alumni as they prepare to compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow! We can't wait to see them represent their nations on the international stage. Read more: https://bit.ly/3RsL556 #ManMetProud #Glasgow2026
What makes places thrive over the long term? In an article for @uk.theconversation.com, Ian Harvey from @manmetuni.bsky.social, explores the idea of Manchesterism and how the city's approach to collaboration, devolution and place-based leadership has shaped its development.
‘Manchesterism’ is bigger than Andy Burnham
It is tempting to see Manchesterism as the story of Burnham. But that misses the bigger picture.
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BA (Hons) Filmmaking graduate Baka Bah is celebrating his success at Manchester Met after using filmmaking to champion communities across Greater Manchester and create opportunities for young people. 🎓 Read more: bit.ly/3RKxwya
Congratulations to new graduate and military veteran Sid Sadiq, whose degree apprenticeship will help him continue to support the health of current and former members of the armed forces through the NHS. Read Sid's inspiring story: https://bit.ly/4b3MXIg
We’re proud to announce our new partnership with @mcrbball.bsky.social 🏀 Together we will we'll support research, education and student opportunities while helping to develop and inspire the next generation of athletes, coaches and sport professionals. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3RKb600
Congratulations to our students for winning top prize at the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One and Cognizant Ideathon! The national competition was based around sustainability and smarter spending around Formula One through the use of AI. 🙌 Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4puYciX
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ meets AI: students impress judges in national idea showcase
Five Manchester Met students win top prize at the Cognizant Ideathon
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In a new article for The Conversation UK, Head of our Institute of Place Management Ian Harvey explores the idea of Manchesterism, rooted in decades of collaboration between local government, universities, the NHS, businesses and communities. Read more🔗 https://bit.ly/4yAzstS
‘Manchesterism’ is bigger than Andy Burnham
It is tempting to see Manchesterism as the story of Burnham. But that misses the bigger picture.
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As Manchester reinvents itself as an internationally recognised cultural city, Burnham’s politics are evolving with it. The relationship has never been one-way.
How Manchester created Manchesterism: from music and culture to political power
As Manchester reinvents itself as an internationally recognised cultural city, Burnham’s politics are evolving with it. The relationship has never been one-way.
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From flowers and bears to scarves and signs, we've loved seeing what you've brought to this year's Graduation ceremonies! 💐🎓 #McrMetGrad Credit for photo 2: Vivian Ahern
Welcome to the second week of our Class of 2026 Graduation ceremonies! 🎓 This week we're celebrating Education, Arts and Humanities, and Science and Engineering graduates. If you'd like to watch our ceremonies, head to https://www.mmu.ac.uk/graduation/on-the-day/watch-online. #McrMetGrad
The first four days of Graduation have been incredible! 🎉 Congratulations to everyone who has graduated this week - we're so proud of everything you've achieved. Join us next week as we celebrate even more Manchester Met graduates! 🎓 #McrMetProud
Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast to hear Philip Brown and Kirsty Fairclough discuss Manchesterism, the political philosophy of Andy Burnham.
Manchester – the city powering Andy Burnham, the UK’s incoming prime minister
Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast to hear Philip Brown and Kirsty Fairclough discuss Manchesterism, the political philosophy of Andy Burnham.
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"When people talk about Manchesterism, it's not a political ideology - it's a civic philosophy. It's that belief that economic success, cultural identity, social wellbeing and community pride are deeply interconnected." @profkirsty.bsky.social to @uk.theconversation.com 👇 bit.ly/4w7l7Dz
Manchester – the city powering Andy Burnham, the UK’s incoming prime minister
Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast to hear Philip Brown and Kirsty Fairclough discuss Manchesterism, the political philosophy of Andy Burnham.
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People with learning disabilities continue to face significant health inequalities. A week of action brought together self-advocates, families, researchers and policymakers to explore solutions and inform future research. Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/44zq5N5
“It was the best goal of my life.” Congratulations to Khalida Popal, a football pioneer and campaigner who achieved her graduation dream while continuing her global fight for greater equality and inclusion for women in sport. Read her story 🔗 https://bit.ly/4fDvmth #McrMetGrad
‘The best goal of my life’: How football pioneer and campaigner achieved graduation dream
Master of Sport Directorship graduate Khalida Popal inspires the next generation of sport leaders
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During Graduation, we're not just celebrating our new graduates. We're also celebrating the amazing people who shaped who they are today. We've loved meeting our graduates' fantastic guests, including parents, siblings, friends and partners 🙌 #McrMetGrad
New research has found that vaping or smoking is found to reduce fitness in young people by 15% The study found reduced exercise capacity, breathing efficiency and blood vessel function in otherwise healthy young adults. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gxKTvG
We're so proud to present Sir Norman Stoller CBE, KStJ, DL with an honorary Doctor of Business Administration for his contribution to business and significant commitment to charities in the region. 🙌🎓 Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pqSejc #McrMetProud
North West philanthropist Sir Norman Stoller CBE, KStJ, DL awarded honorary degree
Sir Norman Stoller awarded honorary doctorate for contribution to business and significant commitment to charities in the region.
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Congratulations to our Class of 2026! 🎉 We're so proud of our new graduates, and we can't wait for two weeks of incredible ceremonies! Want to celebrate with us? Watch our ceremonies live from 10:30am today: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/graduation/on-the-day/watch-online. #McrMetGrad
We're getting ready for our Class of 2026 Graduation ceremonies, taking place between 14 - 24 July at The Bridgewater Hall 🎓 We can't wait to celebrate with our new graduates and their families over the next two weeks! #McrMetGrad
Congratulations to para-swimmer Bruce Dee, who has been named Sportsman of the Year by BUCS Sport! 🎉 A sport scholar at Manchester Met, Bruce has set numerous British swimming records and will compete at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games this summer.
A breakthrough study co-authored by Dr Yael Benn has major implications for aphasia patients. The research challenges assumptions about language and thought, showing that people with severe aphasia can still perform complex logical reasoning tasks. Read more: https://bit.ly/4yeXvOG
Breakthrough study has major implications for aphasia patients
Study challenges assumptions about language and thought
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Could heading a football increase the risk of dementia? Growing evidence suggests repeated headers may have long-term impacts on brain health. Manchester Met researchers Tiago Peçanha and Sam Leaney discuss what the science tells us 👉 https://bit.ly/4f3LEKr
