Manchester Metropolitan Alumni and Supporters

The official X page connecting the global alumni community and supporters of Manchester Metropolitan University.

[Manchester United Foundation @MU_Foundation]

A meeting with the greatest ❤️

Aaliyah and Stephane - first-year scholarship students on our Sport and Youth Leadership degree - enjoyed the incredible chance to meet Sir Alex Ferguson 🤩🙌

@ManMetUni | #SirAlexFerguson

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Manchester City Council (@ManCityCouncil) has approved plans for our bold new, digitally enabled Library at the heart of our campus, alongside a new Campus Hub that will bring key student services together.

Find out more 🔗 https://t.co/4U8Jk9xJLR

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The Dalton Building has been named Building of the Year at the RIBA North West Awards 2026!

As our home for the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the building offers innovative learning spaces, state-of-the-art facilities and open study and social spaces on every floor.

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Look out for our talented acting graduate Julia Rogers in upcoming cinema rom-com Finding Emily 🎬

Julia plays Emily Weston, one of the 'false Emilys'. She said: "It was such a joyful filming experience"👏

🔗 https://t.co/lcK1cpzv1a

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Manchester Met has ranked second in the UK for work experience based on student feedback 🎉

The HigherIn rankings, scoring 136 universities, were chosen based on the support students received, the work opportunities available to them, and the resources they could access.

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We're so #McrMetProud of Law alumna Leonie Hughes who describes being Called to the Bar as a "full circle moment." 👏

Reflecting on her major achievement, Leonie discusses the challenges she faced when she was younger and how far she's come with @BBCNews
https://t.co/lj1fkREItD

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Congratulations to our former student @lauren__hemp on scoring the @Lionesses quickest-ever goal at Wembley 👏👏👏

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Our Postgraduate Open Day is back on Wednesday 29 April 📆

From meeting tutors and current students to exploring campus, it's a must-attend for anyone interested in studying a postgraduate degree.

Book your place 🔗 https://t.co/hpXpRpsSag

[Manchester Metropolitan Alumni and Supporters @ManMetAlumni]

This week, following the success of the University’s Go Global Week, our #ThankYouThursday recognises alumnus, entrepreneur, and philanthropic donor David Richerataux. David has been instrumental in launching the Global Enterprise Award.

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A new initiative by @McrFashionInst graduate Ellie Brown will see creative and sustainable stoma bag covers donated to hospitals in Greater Manchester to boost patient wellbeing.

Read more 🔗 https://t.co/q8spOSmzrD

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Did you receive our latest alumni newsletter?

Last week, we shared the March edition packed with university news, research, upcoming events, opportunities to get involved and more!

If you didn't receive our latest newsletter, update your details, here: https://t.co/RgIO2yO2Om

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Manchester School of Architecture (@TheMSArch) has been ranked fifth best in the world for the fourth year in a row in the QS World Subject Rankings!🙌

Plus, our Sport related subjects ranked 45th globally, with Art and Design, and Hospitality and Leisure scoring in the top 100.

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In celebration of International Women’s Day, our #ThankYouThursday shines a spotlight on Lady Edwina Grosvenor.

Thanks to Lady Edwina’s support, we’re launching the first scholarships in the UK providing support for young people with experience of the justice system.

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Did you spot us in @thetimes this weekend? Thanks to prison reformer Lady Edwina Grosvenor for talking about her support of our new scholarships created to help young people with lived experience of the criminal justice system pursue higher education.

🔗 https://t.co/bvJlfMAFy6

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This week, we had a fantastic time hosting a @BRITs Fringe event in partnership with @BrighterSound where music industry experts, students, alumni and emerging artists came together to support the next generation of industry talent.🎶

Find out more🔗 https://t.co/g03nt95Zj8

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Six of our fantastic @McrSchArt alumni feature in the @BRITs art trail! 😍

Congratulations to: David Bailey, Barney Ibbotson, Jessica Lee, Bed Studio, Oskar with a K, Floss Burns, and to all the wider creatives involved.

Find out more🔗https://t.co/0FC8JXfHJ4

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We’re so proud of our three @SODAmcr graduates who won at the @BAFTAs this week! 🙌🎉

BA (Hons) Animation graduates Sanna Rassanen, Sam Carson and Karla Engstrom were awarded as part of the team behind the beautifully animated short film Two Black Boys in Paradise.👇

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We're so proud to be hosting a #BRITsFringe event with @SODAmcr and @BrighterSound. And to see work from six of our @McrSchArt alumni featured in the @BRITs art trail. 🙌🎶

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Two universities, one incredible city 🏙️

In the first scheme of its kind Manchester Met and @OfficialUoM have joined forces to offer graduates a joint discount on postgraduate courses.

Find out more 🔗 https://t.co/aXBsQKEMYi

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In 2022, we spoke to our alumna @adelenicoll who shared her dream of becoming a bobsleigh pilot at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Now, she’s making that dream a reality as she prepares to become the first-ever British woman to compete in Monobob! 🙌

Best of luck to Adele and @TeamGB!