Innovate UK has announced £30 million of extension funding to the Innovator Accelerator programme, enabling our Centre for Enterprise to continue to build on its transformational work with businesses across Greater Manchester. 🔗 bit.ly/4cDZT7q Innovate UK Centre for Enterprise

Join us for a fantastic panel event on 8th May: 'Who's taking care of our jurors?' part of Manchester Metropolitan Uni's Juror Appreciation Week 2025. We'll be sharing the latest research, true life stories and ideas for policy change! Manchester Law School Research & Innovation at Manchester Met Ministry of Justice bit.ly/42u0Ry9

🎙️What does responsible policy engagement look like? In this webinar, Mark Reed unpacks why researchers must go beyond isolated findings — integrating lived experience, political realities & the 3i framework (Interest, Influence, Impact). 📺youtu.be/KZygkp6DGgI.

📣 Shortlist Announcement 📣 We’re excited to reveal the organisations leading the way in fairer, more inclusive work across GM in the 2025 #GoodEmpAwards 👏 Congratulations to those shortlisted! 👀 Stay tuned to see the Leader of the Year shortlist... ow.ly/CkyZ50VFvZW

📢 Our latest MetroPolis magazine has officially landed! We’re very excited to share this with you all and a massive thank you to all our contributors – a hard copy will be winging its way to you shortly! Enjoy!’

⏰You still have time to enter Manchester Metropolitan Uni's 'Research with Impact' poster competition (prizes available!)! Open to doctoral students in any faculty! Find out more here: bit.ly/4lBc1dc Research & Innovation at Manchester Met Manchester Met Doctoral College

Coming soon!📢 Creative Tools for Policymaking on May 22nd, 12-3pm, at the Business School for Research & Innovation at Manchester Met staff. Explore new tools & methods to inform policy decisions as a researcher. 👉 Find out more and register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-too…

In support of Juror Appreciation Week, we are supporting a panel discussion on Thursday 8 May with researchers and policymakers to share insights on how we can better support jurors. Interested? Find out more below 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/myevent?eid=13… #ThankaJuror

🚀Want to build a strong research impact culture? Sign up for our online session and get the tools you need to embed impact in your research processes. 📅 Book now: fasttrackimpact.com/impact-culture….

Today's the day! 🌞 Looking like a packed agenda but with lots of time for networking and insightful conversations! Manchester Law School

Such an accolade to all your hard work! @mmu_research Decent Work and Productivity at Manchester Met Uni 🥰

Don't forget if you would like a copy of our fabulous Spring edition magazine do let us know! You can also subscribe to our monthly newsletter 'MetroPolis Matters' or check out our latest news and blogs👎mcrmetropolis.uk Research & Innovation at Manchester Met

Law must be strengthened to prevent domestic and honour-based suicides, says new report Criminal justice system must evolve to address the complexities of suicides after domestic and honour-based abuse mmu.ac.uk/news-and-event…

‘Hope for the high street’: ground-breaking task force sheds light on new way forward for high streets New findings from five-year investigation into challenges facing England’s high streets and town centres mmu.ac.uk/news-and-event…

Impact of University’s education and research showcased at the Houses of Parliament Unique event shows how Manchester Met is driving economic growth mmu.ac.uk/news-and-event…

Great to see the website go live with resources from our UKRI EDI Causus funded research project on the work and career experiences of women in STEM roles with experience of mental health issues. PI Professor Dulini Fernando Co-I Professor Elina Meliou aston.ac.uk/research/bss/a…

🚨 Just out: our final MetroPolis Matters of the academic year! Catch up on highlights including AI & government, age segregation, people-centred economies, new training, & upcoming policy engagement opportunities. 📩 Read more: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKMMU…

📢 We've released 25 additional places for Manchester Met staff to attend the AI in Government and Academia Summit this September! Research & Innovation at Manchester Met staff and students, secure your place now ⬇️ 🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-in-govern…

Britons less likely than Americans to invest in stocks Dr Sam Pybis explains calls from UK chancellor to invest in UK stocks, the long-term benefits of investing and the impact of negative media coverage on investor confidence mmu.ac.uk/news-and-event…

Some excellent insights and tips here to help shape university impact strategies 👍 '25: Impactful academic departments: learning from REF leaders' bit.ly/471ll5i