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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · 1d

Learn how to engage with Parliament and boost your research impact 👇

🎓 How to Promote Your Research to Parliament
🗓️ 28 Oct | 🕒 13:30–15:30 | 📍 Manchester Met
Led by Huw Edwards MBE, former MP

🎟️ Register now

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How to promote your research to Parliament as a Researcher (Internal Only)

Get expert insight and advice on how to promote your research to Parliament as an early or mid-career researcher at Manchester Met!

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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · 2d

An excellent reflective piece by our Chancellor's Visiting Fellow Dr Tommaso Spinelli! This event explored the issues and potential surrounding AI in the public sector- a great example of collaboration between government and academia to turn research into action.

cddo.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/03/t...

Turning research into action at the AI in Government and Academia Summit

Exploring how cutting edge academic research can shape AI adoption in government at the 2025 AI in Government and Academia Summit.

cddo.blog.gov.uk

MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · 5d

📢 UK researchers!

The Department for Education is looking for insights on supporting children with additional needs & giving every child the best start in life.

Full details 👉 www.gov.uk/government/p...

ARI listing 👉 ari.org.uk/aris/725555

Department for Education: areas of research interest

This publication sets out areas where DfE is interested in more research and new evidence.

www.gov.uk

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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · 6d

MetroPolis supported PERU’s Director Hannah Hesselgreaves in engaging with the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool- here, she shares her reflections on the experience:

mcrmetropolis.uk/peru-at-the-...

PERU at the Labour Party Conference – In Brief - Metropolis

mcrmetropolis.uk

MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · 8d

The Sept edition of MetroPolis Matters is here! 📰
Highlights: AI in Gov & Academia Summit, upcoming Children’s Rights & Child Health events, plus insights from our Chancellor’s Fellows.
👉 content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...

MetroPolis Matters September 2025

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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · 12d

📢 Calling UK researchers!

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov is seeking insights on how planning laws can be streamlined.

Apply here 👉 app.overton.io/ui/opportuni...

Explore more via Overton Engage 👇 www.overton.io/overton-engage

Consultation - Consultation: Streamlining infrastructure planning - Overton

Topic of this consultation: This consultation seeks views on changes to guidance, services operated by the public sector, and secondary legislation under the Planning Act 2008 to streamline the i...

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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · 14d

🌍 Academics & researchers: Want to make your work matter in government policy?

The new guidance “Routes for academic engagement with Government” is out- detailing routes like fellowships, exchange schemes, advisory roles & more.

www.gov.uk/government/p...

Routes for academic engagement with Government

www.gov.uk

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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · 15d

MetroPolis is proud to support @manmetuni.bsky.social colleagues at this year’s #LabourPartyConference.

🎓 Education | 🧠 Mental health | 🎨 Creativity | 💼 Future economy

Our leaders will share expertise to help shape national debates.

🔗 www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Join Manchester Met at Labour Party Conference 2025!

Manchester Metropolitan University is taking part in a number of events at this year’s Labour Party Conference in Liverpool

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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · 26d

Huge thanks to everyone who joined the AI in Government and Academia Summit yesterday at
@manmetuni.bsky.social

A hugely successful event! Special thanks to our speakers, panellists, Professor Keeley Crockett and Dr Tommaso Spinelli

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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Sep 8

💡 Researchers: New National Crime Agency ARI calls for insights on AI & emerging tech in tackling economic crime.

Find out more 👉 ari.org.uk/aris/798405

Explore more ARIs at 👉 ari.org.uk

How could emerging technologies, such as AI, help to detect and disrupt economic crime?

Alongside the more specific categories for further research, there are some cross-cutting themes where the research questions and gaps are relevant across economic crime as a whole. This includes ho...

ari.org.uk

MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢 Exclusive for @mmulawresearch.bsky.social
Learn how to adapt your research for different policy audiences in this workshop led by Sarah O’Meara of Universal Impact,the communications arm of The Conversation that empowers researchers to reach wider audiences.

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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Sep 3

🚨 ARI Alert!🚨

The UK Dept. for Education is seeking research on how schools can effectively monitor and evaluate SEND provision and assess progress and attainment for diverse SEND needs. Vital for inclusive education policy.

Explore the opportunity: app.overton.io/ui/opportuni...

Areas of Research Interest (ARI) - • How can schools effectively monitor and evaluate the impac... - Overton

Every child and young person, regardless of their background, must be able to achieve and thrive, particularly at school, to develop the knowledge and skills they need for life. Thriving centres o...

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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨 New MetroPolis training session! Introduction to Policymaking with Prof Chris Fox

Learn how to shape policy with your research

📅 Wed 24 Sept | 🕑 13:30–15:00 | 📍 MMU Business School
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Introduction to Policymaking with Professor Chris Fox (Internal Only)

This workshop, delivered by Professor Chris Fox, will explore how researchers can engage with and shape policy with their research.

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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Aug 12

Share your expertise with Parliament! 🏛️ The Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology (POST) is seeking expert input for research. Find out how to contribute:

post.parliament.uk/contributing...

Contributing to POST research as an expert

To ensure our research publications are comprehensive and balanced, we need insights from experts. Could that be you? Find out how to contribute to our research.

post.parliament.uk

MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Aug 11

Violence against women & girls, both offline and online, demands urgent attention. Read the latest UK Parliament report:
🔗 researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/PO...

MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Aug 7

How can parents support their children’s digital wellbeing over the summer?

Chancellor’s Fellow @michellemcmanus.bsky.social shares her expert advice in The Conversation 👇

🔗 theconversation.com/a-parents-gu...

A parents’ guide to keeping kids safe online in the summer holidays

When you’re doing your best to work from home with the kids around, it’s pretty difficult to monitor what they are doing on the tablet or TV.

theconversation.com

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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Aug 1

Did you know about ari.org.uk? 🔍Discover 1500+ UK government research needs- a free tool connecting researchers with policy.

Search, browse or analyse Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) from UK governmental bodies.

Where can research make a difference? See how your research could help solve problems and inform government policy.

ari.org.uk

MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Jul 30

🎉 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. 👗🏙️

MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Jul 16

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/u...

MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Jul 15

📢 We've released 25 additional places for Manchester Met staff to attend the AI in Government and Academia Summit this September!

Manchester Met staff and students, secure your place now ⬇️
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AI in Government and Academia Summit

Showcasing ethical AI research and government–academia collaboration through expert talks, peer-reviewed papers, and panel discussions

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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Jul 11

🚨 Just out: Our Summer 2025 newsletter!

Catch up on highlights including AI & government, age segregation, people-centred economies, new training, & upcoming policy engagement opportunities.

📩 Read more: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKM...

MetroPolis Matters Summer 2025

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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Jul 11

🚨 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/UKM...

MetroPolis Matters Summer 2025

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MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Jul 8

🚨 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: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...

MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Jul 3

We had a great time at CLES' Community Wealth Building Summit! 🌟 Another successful event supported by Metropolis!

We’ll be sharing photos, stories, and highlights on our socials and in our summer newsletter- stay tuned!

MetroPolis @mcrmetropolis.bsky.social · Jun 27

AI in Govt & Academia – call for papers now OPEN! 📢

Submit your research by 15 August 2025 for an upcoming summit at @manmetuni.bsky.social on 11 Sept.

🔗https://cddo.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/24/ai-in-government-and-academia-call-for-papers-now-open/