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Thursday, 14 February 2019

The Early Bird Catches the Worm

Apply and pay your first instalment by 29 March 2019 to benefit from a 10% Early Bird Discount on Manchester Metropolitan’s Global Online Programmes.

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Tuesday, 13 November 2018

No physical laboratory? No problem

Dr Tristan Dew, MSc Food Science and Innovation Programme Lead, explains how this Global Online course harnesses new technology to teach students how to develop, produce and test food in practice.

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Wednesday, 31 October 2018

Meet Tom White, Student Success Manager

Student Success Manager Tom White has a very important role: to cheer you on from the sidelines during your time as a Global Online Student. We asked him to tell us a little bit more about how he’ll help you get the most from your time at Manchester Metropolitan.

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Wednesday, 17 October 2018

Manchester Metropolitan Global Online hits London and Manchester in November

Take the chance to learn more about studying a Global Online master’s degree at one of our upcoming dedicated events.

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Thursday, 04 October 2018

Business incubator Innospace recognised as start-up hotspot

Innospace, Manchester Metropolitan's enterprise flagship, is responsible for more than 46% of businesses supported by university incubators in the North West, hiring approximately 313 employees.

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Wednesday, 18 July 2018

Volunteers will transform the future of Golf, new research says

A diverse and motivated volunteer base is influencing the future direction of Golf in England according to researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University.

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Friday, 06 July 2018

Business School cryptocurrency expert speaks at influential investment event

Manchester Metropolitan’s Gavin Brown spoke at a thought leadership event, held at the 21st Credit Suisse Salon in London, alongside global opinion leaders.

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Thursday, 28 June 2018

Keep It Simple with Steve - an article series

Industry Insight from CIMA President and Business School Alumnus Steve Swientozielskyj.

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Wednesday, 27 June 2018

Global Online China Tour July 2018

Our programme specialists will be touring China to give you the chance to learn more about studying a Global Online degree with Manchester Metropolitan.

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Tuesday, 26 June 2018

World Cup 2018: The changing face of advertising and sponsorship

Dr Leah Gillooly, Senior Lecturer in Sports Marketing, considers why many brands are taking a new approach to promotion in the World Cup #AnatomyofaWorldCup

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Monday, 25 June 2018

Next-generation ‘bio-inspired’ rugby padding investigated by researchers

Manchester Metropolitan is working in partnership with World Rugby to develop 21st century apparel.

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Thursday, 21 June 2018

World Cup 2018: What are the politics of Russia hosting a global sporting event like the World Cup?

Professor Jonathan Grix, programme lead for our Global Online MSc Sport Business, Management and Policy, explains in our latest #AnatomyofaWorldCup video.

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Friday, 15 June 2018

World Cup 2018: Can the crowd influence players and officials?

Professor Marc Jones discusses the psychology of atmosphere in sports games. #AnatomyofaWorldCup

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Thursday, 14 June 2018

New Global Online Food Science master’s launches at Manchester Metropolitan

A new Global Online programme has launched at Manchester Metropolitan: an MSc in Food Science and Innovation.

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Friday, 08 June 2018

Manchester Metropolitan Global Online Gulf tour: book now

We'll be visiting the Persian Gulf throughout June and July to give professionals the chance to learn more about Global Online face-to-face. Book your space now.

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Wednesday, 06 June 2018

University researcher to work on study to reduce gender pay gap in medicine

A Manchester Metropolitan academic will be part of a research team that has received a grant from the Department of Health and Social Care to study causes of the gender pay gap in the medical profession.

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Tuesday, 05 June 2018

Meet the Academic: Jonathan Grix, Global Online MSc in Sport Business, Management and Policy

Head of the Sports Policy Unit, Professor Jonathan Grix is programme lead for our online and on campus Sport Business, Management and Policy courses. We asked him to tell us more about the online programme and how it could help professionals boost their career.

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Monday, 04 June 2018

Traditional health claims about India's ayurvedic foods help make them big business

Ajay Patel, Senior Lecturer in Food Law, discusses the commercialisation of ayurvedic foods in India and how authorities need to consider stronger action against those promoting their, scientifically unproven, health benefits.

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Monday, 21 May 2018

NHS staff are burning out – here’s how to make it stop

Dr Sarah Parry, Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Clinical and Counselling Psychology, explores the emotional impact of working in frontline services and how a change in working culture to support health and social care workers wellbeing is essential.

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Friday, 18 May 2018

Manchester Metropolitan research shows social development is key to economic growth

Evidence from academics within our Business School which calls for a programme of social development alongside economic will assist the development of a government strategy.

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Monday, 14 May 2018

Meet the Academic: Anna Egan, Global Online MSc in Finance and Strategy

We speak to Anna Egan, joint programme lead for our MSc in Finance and Strategy, about what the programme means to her and what students can expect from the course.

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Friday, 04 May 2018

Married employees are happier working from home reveals Manchester Met research

Surveys have shown that working from home has made some workers happier and more productive.

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Monday, 23 April 2018

Reflections on the Political Nature of Sport - Inaugural Lecture - 31 May 2018

Professor Jonathan Grix, Professor in Sport Policy and programme lead for our Global Online MSc in Sport Business, Management and Policy, will be giving a lecture on the Political Nature of Sport on Thursday 31 May.

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Friday, 20 April 2018

Manchester Met research helps to protect social care workers in Wales

Research carried out by the University has influenced the introduction of new regulations in Wales, supporting care workers to deliver high quality services.

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Friday, 13 April 2018

How best to support small businesses with their HR challenges

Small employers are key to the economy. Yet, the challenges they face are as big as the those for their larger counterparts. In an article for HR Zone, Manchester Met's Professor Ben Lupton and colleagues explore the findings of a project aimed at supporting smaller organisations to build effect HR practice.

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Monday, 09 April 2018

Does Facebook plan to launch its own cryptocurrency?

Could launching a cryptocurrency be the next big move for the social media giant? We asked Gavin Brown, Lecturer in Financial Economics, what he thinks.

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Thursday, 05 April 2018

The Diploma in Sporting Excellence is leading the next generation in sports - but how can we support the leaders of today?

With the Government introducing a new diploma to encourage the younger generation to enter careers in sport, we ask how we can support those already in the profession to develop.

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Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Manchester Metropolitan Postgraduate Open Day - 16 May 2018

Is online learning right for you? Here’s your chance to find out…

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Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Manchester Business Exhibition - 31 May 2018

Join business owners for a day of seminars, workshops and speed-networking events in Manchester.

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Monday, 19 March 2018

Still special: why MBAs continue to be of value to employers

At Manchester Metropolitan, we believe MBAs continue to be one of the most valued qualifications in the business world - here’s why.

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Monday, 19 March 2018

New Global Online Sport programme launches at Man Met

A new Sport Business, Management and Policy master’s degree, delivered 100% online, is now available at the University.

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Monday, 19 March 2018

Global Online academic helps lead the future of sport in Manchester

Jonathan Grix, programme lead for our MSc Sport Business, Management and Policy programmes, teamed up leading organisations to discuss the future of sport in the city.

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Friday, 16 March 2018

Manchester Metropolitan Business School shortlisted for UK education award

Our Business School’s strong networks with employers have been recognised by the Educate North Awards.

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Tuesday, 13 March 2018

We need to talk about recruitment and retention in Social Care

We discuss why the recruitment and retention of social care workers is one of the biggest issues facing the sector today.

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Monday, 12 March 2018

Are poor line managers to blame for our lack of female business leaders?

Can we blame poor line management for inequality at the highest levels of business? We discuss.

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Thursday, 01 March 2018

Could online study help reduce the impact of Brexit on UK universities?

In the face of uncertainty about the impact of Brexit on EU student fees and visas, could online learning be the answer to maintaining the UK’s international student population?

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