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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, join 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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