Guardian review hat trick for Manchester Met poets Triple success for Manchester Writing School Poetry faculty

Congratulations to our three acclaimed Manchester Writing School poets whose new collections were singled out in a @theguardian.com review 📚🙌

🔗 https://bit.ly/4t06xMz

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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

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Our new report with Sport England shows physical activity boosts health and the economy - creating £122.9bn in social value 👏

Plus, by tackling inequalities, there's a potential to unlock a further £20bn worth of impact.

Read more 🔗 https://t.co/Ap17YsYzz6

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Prison reformer Lady Edwina Grosvenor supports scholarships for students with lived experience of the criminal justice system Ground-breaking scholarships to overcome barriers to higher education

We're proud to announce our Lady Edwina Grosvenor Scholarships, a first-of-its-kind programme to help young people with lived experience of the criminal justice system to pursue higher education.

Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/49IDbLm

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Professor and poet Andrew McMillan awarded MBE for services to literature Professor McMillan’s multi-award-winning writing has made a cultural impact on ideas about masculinity, sexuality and northern identity

Congratulations to our Professor Andrew McMillan who has been awarded an MBE for services to literature in the King’s New Year’s Honours!👏🎉🙌

Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/3L3BE9f

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Manchester Metropolitan University advertises being the number one sustainable university for a record-breaking fourth time, according to the People and Planet University League 2025/26.

We're so #McrMetProud to be People & Planet's #1 sustainable university for a record-breaking fourth time!🌍

The recognition reflects the commitment of our entire community to sustainability, from decarbonising our estate to embedding climate change education.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4iNo3PI

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Congratulations to our Alumna Sarah Burton, creative director of Givenchy on being named British Womenswear Designer of the Year at the Fashion Awards 2025! 🙌

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Social value and return on investment of sport and physical activity | Sport England A consortium led by Sport England calculated the annual social value of community sport and physical activity is £122.9 billion, with a return on investment of £4.38 for every £1 spent.

Our new report with Sport England shows physical activity boosts health and the economy - creating £122.9bn in social value 👏

Plus, by tackling inequalities, there's a potential to unlock a further £20bn worth of impact.

Read more 🔗 bit.ly/4p6pk6Q

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A person is speaking at a podium during an event at the Institute for Children's Futures, with a mountain climbing wall visible in the background.

Three people are seated, laughing together during an event. They are surrounded by colourful posters and sticky notes on the walls.

A person speaking with a microphone to an attentive audience in a festively decorated room, possibly during a public event or meeting.

Three individuals standing together at an event promoting Manchester as a child-friendly city. They are smiling and posed in front of a colorful backdrop with playful designs and text related to children's activities and urban plans.

On UNICEF World Children’s Day, our Institute for Children’s Futures joined forces with Manchester City Council to empower young people and explore how their rights are being respected, protected and realised. 🙌

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Event at the HideOut Youth Zone with people seated and listening to a speaker at a podium, in front of a colorful indoor climbing wall.

On #WorldChildrensDay we’re empowering young people in Manchester! 🙌

Our Children’s Rights Conference is exploring how they’re being respected, protected and realised, and marks one year of our Institute for Children’s Futures!

@mancitycouncil.bsky.social #ICF2025 #McrMetProud

Textiles graduate named in royal network championing young innovators and changemakers Isabelle Pennington-Edmead met King Charles at celebration event for The Kings Foundation’s 35 under 35

Congratulations to textiles graduate Isabelle Pennington-Edmead, who has been named in The King’s Foundation’s 35 under 35! 🙌

Read more about her inspiring journey 🔗 https://bit.ly/49cqZTg

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1,000 lives changed: Manchester Met’s First Generation Scholarship Programme hits major milestone Transformational initiative is helping young people to access higher education and realise their potential

Our First Generation Scholarship programme has reached a major milestone - helping over 1,000 students from across the North West to access higher education! 🙌

Find out more and get involved 🔗 https://bit.ly/3LmwrZY

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Congratulations to our Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Saul Becker on his appointment as a Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester! 👏👏👏

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Promotional image for Manchester Metropolitan University, labeled "Modern University of the Year 2026" by The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

We're making our mark after being named Modern University of the Year! The prestigious honour highlights our exceptional performance in teaching quality, student satisfaction, research, and graduate outcomes.

Thank you to our colleagues, students and partners!

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Breaking news! We've been ranked 33rd in the Guardian University Guide 2026!

Our highest ever results reflect the extraordinary commitment to deliver an outstanding student experience.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3JTY4cb

We're so #McrMetProud

And the winners are… 👏🥳

From outstanding student support to teaching and research excellence, a huge congratulations to all the nominees and winners of our 2025 Staff Awards.

We are so #McrMetProud of you all!

🔗 https://x.com/ManMetUni

On one of our busiest days of the year, we’re bringing you a glimpse behind the scenes of our Clearing hub! 🤩

A huge congratulations to all our new students and a big thank you to our colleagues and volunteers!

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A smiling student is framed by a blue Manchester Met logo outline with the word "Congrats" displayed over it.

You did it!

Congratulations to everyone who has accepted an offer to study at Manchester Met. 🙌

We're excited to support you throughout this next chapter of your life, and we'll see you soon. 👋

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Extremely #McrMetProud of this!!!
@ManMetUni is featured as a Case Study for The Parent Gap, the new provision for employers from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance & PANDAS Foundation. Link in comments...
#perinatalmentalhealth

Really chuffed to get 2 individual nominations for Teaching Excellence and Values in our Staff Awards this year, alongside 2 team noms for Leadership and Research or Teaching Support Award for the wider LEED team. #McrMetProud

I'm not one for awards, the work should speak for itself, but I really appreciate the time and thought that went into nominating me for the @manmetuni.bsky.social New Starter Award :)

#StaffAwards2025 #McrMetProud

Excellent morning attending the Faculty Heat of the Manchester Met Uni 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
Huge congratulations to @carolinebiddle.bsky.social for an outstanding presentation & progressing to the final in May 🌟👏
#McrMetProud #Fertility #Work

Our game designer, Emily, was invited as a panelist at the Manchester Metropolitan University Alumni Panel on Creative Industries! 🎉✨
Sharing insights, experiences, and inspiration of #VEXTGAMES with the next generation of creators—thank you
@manmetuni.bsky.social for the opportunity!

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Women's workplace wellbeing | 200 years Read about Dr Krystal Wilkinson's research into women's wellbeing in the workplace and how it's driving change.

Recent research spotlight from Manchester Met Uni on my research agenda, as part of the 200th anniversary celebrations 😍 Linked to university key strength tackling inequalities
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www.mmu.ac.uk/about-us/200...

Dark blue and gold slide that says: Winner, researcher or teaching support award, open research team, manchester met staff awards 2024, celebrating your outstanding contribution.

The open research team is standing on the stage holding their framed award and smiling at the camera.

Hooray - my team won the Teaching or Research Support Award for our work on our new Research Publications Policy, at the staff awards on Friday! I'm so proud of all the brilliant work they do and it's wonderful to have this recognised #McrMetProud

It's graduation week at @ManMetUni! 🎓🎉 As a proud @ManMetAlumni, here's my throwback graduation selfie from five years ago. Think you can top it? Let's see! 👴🤳 #McrMetProud #McrMetGrad #WednesdayMotivation x.com/WeAreInevitable/status/1...

Happy Anniversary Manchester Met The University is celebrating turning 200 years old

www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

A fabulous time for AHEAD to launch during the 200th Anniversary to celebrate the Research Coming out of the Arts and Humanities Faculty

#ManMetUni #ManMet #ManchesterMetropolitanUniversity #Manchester #University #MMU #McrMetProud #200years

Had a #McrMetProud day talking Digital Business stuff & Manchester Met to L6 Bulgarian students and ended with this #view !

It seems to be the week of @ManMetUni graduation ceremonies. 🎓🎉 As a @ManMetAlumni, I feel duty bound to share my graduation selfie from three years ago and challenge someone to do better. 🤳 #McrMetProud #McrMetGrad #ThrowbackThursday https://x.com/Sean12697/status/1151542655580626946