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Thank you to Afzal Khan MP for supporting Prof Susan Postlethwaite and recognising the value of our new Robotics Living Lab! Find out more: edm.parliament.uk/early-day-moti…

🚨 Opportunity Alert! Academic Social Research Secondments at the Department for Work and Pensions are open! A great opportunity to apply your research skills in a policy setting- applications close Friday 18 July. 🔗 Apply here: civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?…

🚨 New self-paced policy training course now live! Designed for Natural Environment Research Council and Economic and Social Research Council, this training supports researchers at all career stages to translate research into policy impact. 🧭 Sign up today: methodsforchange.org/courses/policy…

‘It’s not just clumsiness’ - largest national study uncovers urgent need for better support and understanding for children with dyspraxia University research supports new findings on impact of Developmental Coordination Disorder on people’s lives mmu.ac.uk/news-and-event…

🚨 New analysis: What’s holding back the inquiry into grooming gangs? Chancellor's Fellow Prof Michelle McManus shares her views in this article by Children & Young People Now 🔗 Read more: cypnow.co.uk/content/analys…

🚨 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…

Secondary free schools had a positive impact on pupil outcomes, report finds University-backed report reveals impact of former government’s policy and possible implications for current government mmu.ac.uk/news-and-event…

📢 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…

Bayeux tapestry set to return to the UK – in medieval times it was like an immersive art installation Dr Alexandra Makin explains the significance and history behind one of the most important cultural artefacts in the world mmu.ac.uk/news-and-event…

Rising demand for and financial pressures on health and social care services related to an ageing population are widely recognised, but how do children and young people fit into this post.parliament.uk/children-and-y…

According to Department for Work and Pensions there are around 700,000 disabled people who don’t currently have a job but want to work. We want to understand why progress on closing the ‘disability employment gap’ has stalled and what can be done about it. Share your views: committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evide…

Hydrogen offers a low-carbon lifeline for hard-to-decarbonise sectors and a major economic opportunity. But without clearer policy and stronger coordination, the UK could fall behind. 📘 Read the full report: mcrmetropolis.uk/wp-content/upl…

📢 Just in case you missed it ~ catch up on the latest from MetroPolis in our Summer Newsletter! ☀️

Lowering the voting age to 16 will equalise youth political rights across the UK but comes with some significant policy challenges. Read my thoughts on The Conversation theconversation.com/uk-to-lower-vo… Electoral Reform Society Electoral Commission Shout Out UK Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov Department for Culture, Media and Sport Department for Education UK Youth

EVENT | The IfG at the Party Conferences 🇬🇧The IfG has a big presence at the party conferences, hosting a wide-ranging and impactful programme of fringe events, so join us in Liverpool, Manchester and Bournemouth. Check our website for more info: instituteforgovernment.org.uk/our-events/upc…

As the UK faces growing public health challenges, how can we ensure fair and timely healthcare access for all? Get the facts with our latest quick-read on the key drivers of health inequalities, including current statistics and policy considerations: ukparlresearch.info/4f83Ceq

📢 Just launched: the 2025 Greater Manchester Civic University Annual Report! From classrooms to communities, labs to local businesses – see how universities are stepping up for Greater Manchester 💪🐝 Read the report 🔗 bit.ly/GMCUB2025 #GMUnversities Greater Manchester Combined Authority

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Susan Postlethwaite on being awarded a MetroPolis Chancellor’s Fellowship! Her research will explore how fashion and textile manufacturing can help shape regeneration policy in London and Greater Manchester. 👗🏙️

Trauma-informed family support could offer lifeline to neurodivergent and SEND children New study calls for alternative blueprint to reduce school exclusions and youth justice involvement mmu.ac.uk/news-and-event…

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