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Congratulations to Manchester Writing School graduate and multi-award-winning poet Sammy Weaver, who has been appointed as Rochdale’s first ever poet laureate. 👏 👏 Find out more 🔗 bit.ly/45iNGDb Manchester Metropolitan Alumni and Supporters #McrMetProud

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Mark Pritchard’s new film features footage from the North West Film Archive. Footage created by Manchester Met students in 1960s forms part of new film to be screened at cinemas internationally. Find out more: ow.ly/pNGa50VTbKg North West Film Archive

On Thursday 16 May we were delighted to welcome guests to the House of Lords for our Annual Celebration of Philanthropy. The evening was filled with inspiring stories, heartfelt performances and the opportunity to connect with fellow supporters. Read more:bit.ly/43wUWsW

This #ThankYouThursday we are giving a huge thank you to those who ran with #TeamOrange at the Great Manchester Run in support of our First Generation Programme! If you would like to find out more, including how to make a donation to First Gen, visit mmu.ac.uk/firstgeneration

This week’s #FlashbackFriday features Rotters night club, formerly the Gaumont cinema on Oxford Street in 1987. Did you spend time here as a student? 📷: Special Collections Museum

Thinking about your next step in the art world? The Haworth Trust offers scholarships to support emerging artists, from postgraduate study to studio space for recent graduates. Explore what's available: bit.ly/4kxgSe1

Aerial view of the All Saints area of Manchester in the early 1990s, highlighting Grosvenor Square, Oxford Road and the Mancunian Way. What do you remember about Manchester in the '90s? #FlashbackFriday 📷: Special Collections Museum

This week, we will be celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2025. Over the past 12 months, our amazing alumni volunteers have supported over 10,000 students. We are so proud of our alumni volunteer community. From all of us at Manchester Metropolitan University – thank you!

The theme of #VolunteersWeek 2025 is recognising and celebrating volunteers. In April, we hosted our first-ever Volunteers’ Celebration Event - an inspiring evening honouring the impact of our amazing alumni volunteers. Read more: ow.ly/LLA650W0BmI #McrMetProud

Over the past year, our amazing alumni volunteers have supported over 10,000 students. At our recent Volunteers’ Celebration Event, final-year student Nayan shared how their insights helped him navigate his studies and access the corporate world. #VolunteersWeek #McrMetProud

From mentoring to panel events, alumni volunteers from all faculties support students by sharing their career journeys. At our Volunteers' Celebration Event, Peace shared what volunteering means to her. #VolunteersWeek #McrMetProud

Today, we’re celebrating our amazing alumni mentors who volunteer their time to support the next generation of graduates! Meet Karl & Sakina as they share how mentoring has shaped their journey. #VolunteersWeek #McrMetProud

Over 300 Law students studying through our HKU SPACE partnership have benefited from the guidance of our Alumni Chapter Hong Kong mentors. Meet Benjamin, one of our dedicated alumni mentors, as he shares what mentoring means to him. #VolunteersWeek #McrMetProud

This #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating our incredible donor volunteers donors whose generosity extends beyond financial support. Thank you for being part of the journey. 📖 Read more here ow.ly/Fjjc50W42AL

Meet alumni volunteer and mentor, Eljon, as he talks about how mentoring has allowed him to contribute to the student experience, whilst developing skills and fostering a sense of community! #VolunteersWeek #McrMetProud

This week, we have loved sharing the incredible impact that alumni volunteering has on our students. Here, alumni volunteer Ritishia reflects on how being inspired by alumni volunteers as a student led her to become a volunteer as a graduate! #VolunteersWeek #McrMetProud

This week we have been celebrating the incredible contribution from our alumni volunteer community. Read more about our alumni volunteer activity, here: ow.ly/FyGA50W0CZf Interested in volunteering? Find our upcoming opportunities, here: ow.ly/lTjF50W0CZg

This #ThankYouThursday we want to highlight that the First Generation Programme is a community effort and we want to recognise the supporters that are helping us achieve this mission. We can make a difference together! Donate today: mmu.ac.uk/donate

This week's #FlashbackFriday is a lantern slide showing the construction of the Central Library in St Peter's Square photographed by D. Woolhouse in 1932. Did you ever use the Central Library during your studies? 📷: Special Collections Museum

This week's feature of #FlashbackFriday is the view of Wakefield Street towards Oxford Road Station, around 1974, with longstanding pub, The Salisbury, on the corner. 📷: Special Collections Museum