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In the March edition of MetCast, we continued our 200 year celebrations and focused on how we are transforming health, helping people to live longer, healthier and happier lives. In this edition, we continue that theme and start with how we ar
On this month’s episode, we focus on how we transform health: helping people to live happier, healthier and longer lives. We look at how we are leading the way for new life, through IVF. We meet Alexandra and Luke, to learn about their IVF jour
In this month’s episode we’re looking at the ways Manchester Met drives economic growth. It’s our 200-year anniversary and we’re celebrating two centuries of supporting innovation and progress through excellent education and research.Key to tha
On this month’s episode, we look at a very special celebration – 200 Years of Manchester Metropolitan University. With roots dating back to 1824 at the Manchester Mechanics Institution, our bicentenary gives us the opportunity to reflect on two
In this month’s episode, we’re embracing Christmas and everything the Festive season has to offer. First, we investigate healthy eating and how making positive choices can keep those post-holiday blues at bay. We also discuss sustainability at
In November's episode, we investigate the causes of diabetes and new treatments. And as Christmas is round the corner, we also find out why the new retail sales season has become so popular in the UK and what to expect with changing spending ha
In this month’s episode, we speak to Oscar award-winning film director Danny Boyle and students from our School of Digital Arts who are working together on a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration. We also find out about a new study that has reveale
In this month’s episode, we join researchers who have been digging into the latest substance use trends across Greater Manchester and how this helps to cut harm and inform new policy. We also head to the great outdoors, to find out about th
In this month’s episode, we take a look at fast fashion and clothing waste, as we hear from researchers at Manchester Met on new ideas for the fashion industry to make their products more sustainable. We hear from our researchers at the Para Sw
In this month’s episode, we we celebrate 75 years of the National Health Service. We explore the role Manchester Met plays in supporting the NHS: through placements, training and conducting vital research. We also look at the changing f
In this month’s episode, we discuss the role of unpaid carers in society as we look back at Carers Week - a week to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid children and adult carers face, and recognise their contribution to
In this month’s episode, we focus on sport and health: how to get ready to run a race and why heading footballs could be dangerous. First, we dig into a sporting debate that has dominated the headlines in recent years - the potential danger
In April's episode, we attend the official launch of the Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport. Harnessing the power of sport, the new Institute will bring together pioneering research, partnerships and teaching in sport, exerc
In March's episode, you'll hear from David Lee, Professor of Atmospheric Science, who will be discussing research into Net Zero aviation fuels and his recent report with the Royal Society, one of the world’s leading scientific academies. We
In February’s episode you’ll hear from Jonathan Grix, Professor of Sport Policy, as he discusses the legacy of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Dr Katy Jones, Research Fellow from the University’s Decent Work and Productivity Research Centre, will
To mark the start of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, we spoke to Dr Paul Brannagan, Senior Lecturer in Sport Policy and Management at Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport, about the controversies that have surrounded Qatar 2022 si
To mark the final day of COP27 – the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference – we spoke to Research Associate, Dr Carly Fletcher, about the potential for bioplastics to help reduce the impacts of plastic pollution. Bioplastics are plastic
In this episode of MetCast we speak to Esme Morgan, Manchester City Women's Football Club defender, and Manchester Metropolitan University BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science student. Esme recently made her England national team debut and wi
With the 2021 Rugby League World Cup about to begin, we speak to two students from the University's Master of Sport Directorship programme about their roles in the sport of rugby league. We are joined by Danny Kazandjian, Secretary General of I
As businesses across the country face a range of challenges, Manchester Met's support continues to help organisations to adapt, innovate and grow. In this episode of MetCast we are joined by Ann Mulhaney from the University's Centre for Enterpr
Ahead of the semi-finals of the netball tournament at the Commonwealth Games, we are joined by a panel of some of the sport's key figures. Dr Sam Oldfield from the University's Institute of Sport discusses her research into the history of the g
Before the start of the Commonwealth Games 2022, we caught up with Adele Nicoll, shot putter and Manchester Metropolitan alumna who will be representing Team Wales at the Games. Adele talks about recently becoming a champion at the British Cham
To mark the start of the Commonwealth Games 2022, we talk to Chloe Golding, backstroke swimmer and former sports scholar at Manchester Metropolitan who won a place at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Chloe looks back on her experience of
In this episode of MetCast, we speak with Dr Paul Brannagan, Senior Lecturer in Sport Management and Policy at the Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport about how nation states and brands use sport and sporting events as a vehic
With the Tour de France 2022 well underway, and competitors about to embark on an epic climb up Alpe d'Huez, we discuss the psychology involved in a mountain stage and how cyclists prepare for the ultimate test of endurance. We speak to Dr Ben
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