"An accent is a record of where you’re from, who you are, and where you belong — and no accent is inherently better than any other.”
To celebrate English Language Day, Professor Rob Drummond explores accent diversity, history and prejudice.
Read more here 👇 https://bit.ly/4twPbHk
An image featuring the University Mental Health Charter Award logo. It announces new award holders: Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Essex, and University of Lancashire.
We’re delighted to share that three new universities have received the #UniMentalHealthCharter Award!
✨@manmetuni.bsky.social
✨@universityofessex.bsky.social
✨@lancasteruni.bsky.social
Read more about what this means for these universities in our latest newspiece: https://bit.ly/4cABVdA
We’re delighted to have been awarded the prestigious University Mental Health Charter Award by @studentmindsorg.bsky.social recognising our sector‑leading commitment to mental health and wellbeing. 🙌
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4tpYlp6
The Manchester Marathon finishers tee designed by Faris Owynat. It shows an outline of the route along with a football, red lines, and the text "Manchester Marathon 26.2 Finisher 2026".
Good luck to everyone participating in the Manchester Marathon today! 🏃
This year's design comes from first year Graphic Design student Faris Owynat, who wanted the tee to reflect Manchester's balance of toughness and creativity.
A new experimental film focused on the power of the audience will premiere at The Lowry.
From home VHS tape to celluloid film, SODA lecturer Chris Paul Daniels used over 80 years of theatre and entertainment footage from the North West film archive.
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3QcZxgU
Prof Kirsty Elliott-Sale features in UEFA's OWN It series, designed to support female players to take ownership of their bodies, health, and wellbeing. Highlighting the importance of normalising conversations around menstrual health and more.
Watch 🔗 https://bit.ly/3OgpmvP
Did you spot us in @thetimes.com? Our Manchester Fashion Institute students and lecturer explain how Manchester is powering the creative economy through fashion content creation. 🙌
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4cgpEL6
Congratulations to our three acclaimed Manchester Writing School poets whose new collections were singled out in a @theguardian.com review 📚🙌
🔗 https://bit.ly/4t06xMz
#McrMetProud
Blossoms in All Saints Park. Grosvenor West can be seen in the background.
Happy Easter from Manchester Metropolitan University! 🌷
Three people are walking together on a paved pathway, surrounded by trees and historic buildings. They appear to be enjoying a conversation. In the background, there is a building with Gothic architecture and a modern structure, possibly part of a university campus.
We've been nominated in six categories at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026 - the largest awards in the UK as decided by students! 🙌
⭐ University of the Year
⭐ Facilities
⭐ International
⭐ Student life
⭐ Student Support
⭐ Students' Union
#McrMetProud
A new initiative by Manchester Fashion Institute graduate Ellie Brown will see creative and sustainable stoma bag covers donated to hospitals in Greater Manchester to boost patient wellbeing.
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4m2yFMl
Our research with Sheffield University has found that children with SEND and care system involvement face significantly higher odds of criminalisation.
Findings suggest a need for early intervention and a multi-agency support system.
Read more🔗 https://bit.ly/4cewYrH
Fifteen of our talented architecture students re-imagined Manchester Airport’s iconic chandeliers as part of a major redevelopment of Terminal 2.
The 517-piece installation is named Atmospheric Reflections of the North as a nod to the North’s industrial heritage.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4uUTpJT
Congratulations to Professor Sara Ryan who has been named a @nihr.bsky.social Senior Investigator, one of the highest honours for leaders in the field. 🙌
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4d5DzFT
We brought together leaders from industry, government, academia and civic organisations to explore how place-based collaboration accelerate delivery of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy.
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/40Xvegd
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Manchester School of Architecture has been ranked fifth best in the world for the fourth year in a row in the QS World Subject Rankings! 🙌
Plus, our Sport related subjects ranked 45th globally, with subjects including Art and Design, and Hospitality scoring in the top 100.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4t636Du
A person with brown hair is leaning against bookshelves, with their face resting on their arms, which are crossed and leaning on the bookshelf. The shelves are filled with various books.
Researchers at our Institute for Children's Futures have led two Government-commissioned reports released today, giving fresh insight into how safeguarding systems can better respond to child exploitation and abuse.
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/41nR6RZ
Dr Dave Megson is in a lab coat looking at his laptop. A camera crew are also in the lab, filming.
Dr Dave Megson is in a chair looking at a laptop as a camera crew film him.
A new ITV documentary reveals high levels of 'forever chemicals' in a small Yorkshire town, with Manchester Met's Dr David Megson providing expertise around the contamination.
Read more about Dr Megson's involvement in the documentary🔗 https://bit.ly/4stxpnW
Happy UNECSO World Poetry Day! 📖
We're proud of our talented poets and Manchester Poetry Library, where poetry can be enjoyed and celebrated by everyone. Why not check out the new season programme and and see for yourself?
🔗 https://bit.ly/4btxKiS
A park scene with a large cherry blossom tree in full bloom, surrounded by people sitting and strolling on the grass and path. The weather is sunny, with a clear blue sky. Buildings are visible in the background.
We're proud to feature in the 2026 Bloomtown Map, featuring more than 50 blossom hotspots across Manchester 💮
All Saints Park and Birley Orchard both appear in the map, and trust us - you'll want to see them for yourself!
View the Bloomtown Map 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rJTVHT
Congratulations to Dr Francesca Mackenney who has won the £1m @leverhulme.ac.uk Research Leadership Award to explore natural history; a vibrant Victorian field now returning to help us rethink how we face modern environmental challenges.
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4uBWFtx
Our researchers are teaming up with Levitex to engineer the world’s first clinical Lumbar Support Cushion, a specialist nighttime aid for back pain sufferers, relieving discomfort and muscle spasms while you sleep.
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/46ZkQIk
Children are playing and exploring on hexagonal platforms in a brightly lit room with wooden floors. A large window allows natural light in, and a screen and artwork are visible on the wall.
Discover the 'Things of the Least' exhibition which places children under-three and their families at its heart, as part of a research project which takes a fresh look at the relationship between museum artefacts and young children. 🎨
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3MWh7Ur
Children are playing and exploring on hexagonal platforms in a brightly lit room with wooden floors. A large window allows natural light in, and a screen and artwork are visible on the wall.
Discover the 'Things of the Least' exhibition which places children under-three and their families at its heart, as part of a research project which takes a fresh look at the relationship between museum artefacts and young children. 🎨
Read more 🔗 https://t.co/LFesIkEchp
Two individuals stand beside a banner for Manchester Metropolitan University's Centre for Crime and Youth Justice Research. Both are dressed in formal attire and smiling.
Our Centre for Crime and Youth Justice Research is working alongside Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Greater Manchester Police and local authorities to transform youth justice practice across the region and embed children's voices in decision-making.
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4uojQYm
Our architecture researcher Dr Lucy Montague has co-authored a report set to shape the Government's housing plans. 🏠
Find out why she thinks small changes will yield big results 🔗 https://bit.ly/40rrVO2
Photo of Lady Edwina Grosvenor
Did you spot us in The Times this weekend? Thanks to prison reformer Lady Edwina Grosvenor for talking about her support of our new scholarships created to help young people with lived experience of the criminal justice system pursue higher education.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3N5Zlie
Our expertise in communication disability will be shape a £2.4m clinical trial aiming to improve the care of people with swallowing difficulties, including those with dementia.
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4s1Ss0H
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A park scene with vibrant yellow daffodils in the foreground. Bare trees are scattered throughout the grassy area. In the background, there are buildings including a distinct red-brick structure.
Look behind the scenes at our BRITs Fringe event! Plus learn how our Lady Edwina Grosvenor Scholarships will support students whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system and much more in the latest Manchester Met Matters 👇
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/46FAFnh