Congratulations to Dr Kim Moore who's been shortlisted for the prestigious T.S. Eliot Prize for her poetry collection, The House of Broken Things 🎉
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@manmetuni.bsky.socialManchester Metropolitan University
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Official account of Manchester Metropolitan University, the Modern University of the Year for two years running 🐝
@manmetuni.bsky.social@manmetuni.bsky.socialFrom backstage production to the runway itself, Manchester Fashion Institute students played a key role in bringing Homobloc’s fashion show to life. 🪭🌈 Read more🔗https://bit.ly/3Vd81XQ Photos by Fashion Art Direction student Nancy Hogan
@manmetuni.bsky.socialFrom anime-inspired hand-drawn projects to powerful textile sculpture, More to Come showcases the creativity, technical excellence and bold ideas of postgraduate students. ✨
The annual Postgraduate Degree Show is open until 4 October. 🎨
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@manmetuni.bsky.socialWe're excited to welcome Professor Matthew Hollis to the Manchester Writing School after over a decade as Poetry Editor at publishing heavyweight Faber & Faber.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4z73JzO
@manmetuni.bsky.socialStarting university and worried about making friends?
Rob Dempsey suggests students often overthink social interactions, while friendships tend to develop gradually through repeated conversations and shared experiences. 💬
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@manmetuni.bsky.socialNew research suggests that school attendance difficulties are more likely to affect mothers' mental health than vice versa.
The findings highlight the need for support for families navigating school attendance challenges.
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@manmetuni.bsky.socialManchester Met has featured in a new BBC report highlighting our role in developing the region's creative talent🎬
The report includes insights from Professor Kirsty Fairclough and celebrates the success of Journalism graduate Sophie Cross.
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@manmetuni.bsky.socialHow can freshers prioritise sleep and wellbeing? 💤
Deputy Director of Student Services for Health and Wellbeing, Emma Young, highlights how wellbeing activities can help students build connections and look after their health from day one.
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@manmetuni.bsky.socialAs debates around teacher wellbeing continue, our researchers have launched a toolkit helping schools support teachers through evidence-based resources. 🧑🏫
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@manmetuni.bsky.socialWe’re so proud to have been named The Times and Sunday Times University of the Year for Scholarships and Bursaries 2027! 🙌🎉
This award recognises our commitment to supporting students from all backgrounds to succeed.
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@manmetuni.bsky.socialWe can't wait to watch and cheer on our Visiting Professor Dame Sarah Storey as she starts her Strictly Come Dancing journey tonight! 💃 As the most decorated British Paralympian and one of our experts in Women in Sport, we have no doubt she'll bring that same drive to the dance floor. Good luck!🪩
@manmetuni.bsky.socialWe've been named Modern University of the Year 2027 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide for the second consecutive year! 🎉🙌
We've also been awarded University of the Year for Scholarships and Bursaries 2027!
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@manmetuni.bsky.socialCongratulations to our alumni Chris Sayer on his work in the BBC Two programme 'Secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry: Inside the Museum'
Chris' animations feature throughout the programme to bring the history to life 📜
Find out more https://bbc.in/4h9exGo
@manmetuni.bsky.socialWe're proud to be working with Theatre Peckham and Words of Colour, to honour the legacy of our much-loved colleague, author and creative writing lecturer Alex Wheatle MBE, through a new scriptwriting programme for young Black creatives.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3VaD8TF
@manmetuni.bsky.socialOur Institute for Children's Futures has partnered with Youth Leads UK to drive positive change for children and young people across Greater Manchester 📢
Find out more: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rj7nnC
@manmetuni.bsky.socialA new book by our Sociolinguistics Professor Rob Drummond explores the powerful links between accent, identity, belonging and regional pride across Greater Manchester.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3T4EbDU
@manmetuni.bsky.socialSODA Photography graduate, Jack Oliver has been shortlisted for the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards for the Music Moment of the Year 📸 His photo captures Charli XCX burning down the ‘brat’ flag at Glastonbury Festival. Good luck, Jack! 💚
@manmetuni.bsky.socialHalf of ketamine samples tested in Greater Manchester contained harmful substances posing health risks, according to the latest GM TRENDS review of drug use across the region commissioned by @greatermcr.bsky.social and led by our researchers.
Find out more🔗 https://bit.ly/4dlVVS8
@manmetuni.bsky.socialAnd the winners are… 👏🥳
From outstanding student support to teaching and research excellence, a huge congratulations to all the nominees and winners of our 2026 Staff Awards.
We are so #McrMetProud of you!
@manmetuni.bsky.socialAhead of the Bayeux tapestry going on display in the UK next week, Dr Alexandra Makin examines how its rich and detailed decoration created an immersive experience for medieval audiences who viewed it a thousand years ago.
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