We're excited to be part of this year's #FestivalofLibraries โจ๐
From inspiring talks with our fantastic alumni DJ Paulette, and Divina De Campo to roundtable discussions, film showcases and community takeovers.
See the full line up ๐ https://bit.ly/4vFfdZp
How do football clubs shape pride and identity in postโindustrial towns?
Adam Dinsmore from The Institute of Sport discusses his research into football teams on BBC Radio 4's Thinking Allowed ๐ง
Listen ๐ https://bbc.in/4of6B9q
Manchester City of Literatureโs Festival of Libraries returns for 2026 and will run 10th-14th June. This county-wide celebration of Greater Manchesterโs 133 libraries takes place annually across the c...
What does it take to design a World Cupโwinning football shirt? ๐
Our alumnus Rob Warner shares his journey from student to global stage.
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Students from Manchester Fashion Institute and Manchester School of Art collaborated with Turner Prize-nominated artist Delaine Le Bas to explore exploring identity, belonging and personal storytelling.
Click the link to read more ๐ https://bit.ly/4opab0W
Great news! We've been ranked 8th for Student Life out of over 100 universities in the Uni Compare Rankings 2027 ๐
Alongside placing in the top ten, we also achieved increased rankings scores for accommodation and employability.
#McrMetProud
Our brilliant North West Film Archive is bringing powerful screen stories to new and younger audiences thanks to support from BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund ๐ฅ
Read more ๐ https://bit.ly/4ul1g21
Congratulations to Professor Janet Lord, Senior Lecturer Anjum Malik and alumnus Professor Patrick Vernon OBE who have been recognised in the Kingโs Birthday Honours for their outstanding contributions to education, the arts, and social justice. ๐
Read more ๐ https://bit.ly/4fJOre0
Our BAFTA winning filmmaking programme leader Loran Dunn has produced major new cinema release To Make Ends Meat, with help from our talented SODA students ๐ฅ๐
Read more here ๐ https://bit.ly/4vc93QT
Dr Seun Ajao explains how technology could stop young people creating and sharing inappropriate images. Read more ๐ https://bit.ly/4gmatna
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Rob Warner created Italy's royal blue kit in which they lifted the trophy in 2006.
Congratulations to our PhD candidate Joe Shute, for being chosen for the BBC New Generation Scheme for his work on urban rivers.๐
Find out more ๐ https://bit.ly/4e7CkEX
BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund support will boost access to rare archive footage, with specific focus on younger audiences
As the UK government issues an ultimatum to the tech industry, Sal McKeown explains what teachers and parents should know about anti-CSAM measures in the technology that children are using.
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Honours awarded for services to education, British South Asian arts, and racial equality