‘Respect our rights’: young people in Manchester have spoken and our researchers are responding! Our Children’s Rights Conference explored how they’re being respected, protected and realised – marking one year of our Institute for Children’s Futures! 🔗 https://t.co/LlnX4QSa7y

Our new report with Sport England shows physical activity boosts health and the economy - creating £122.9bn in social value 👏 Plus, by tackling inequalities, there's a potential to unlock a further £20bn worth of impact. Read more 🔗 https://t.co/Ap17YsYzz6 #McrMetProud

Adults with neurodiversity can face mobility challenges that limit their independence & employment. See how Waymo could help.

Graduates from both Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Manchester will be eligible for a discount on postgraduate courses at either institution as the universities look to boost enrolment. @paddywjack reports https://t.co/BhgFfviNDe

WATCH OUR NEW DEGREE VIDEO! 📹 We’ve launched a new City Degree video promotional video. The short film features participants, @ManMetUni university staff and CITC coaches, who all share insights into how the course provides high quality education, trips and unique

We had a great time celebrating #WorldTVDay at @SODAmcr to explore the challenges faced by working class talent. 💭 Attendees heard from @lisanandy and Sir Phil Redmond. As well as @AndyBurnhamGM, @MetroMayorSteve and @TracyBrabin. @WeAreCreativeUK @ManCityCouncil

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We loved hearing young people's views at the Childrens Rights Conference on World Childrens Day The conference, organised by @ManMetUni marks one year since the launch of @ICF_Mcr and comes at a time when Manchester is well on its way to becoming a recognised Child Friendly City

International Day of the Rights of the Child – a personal perspective - CYP Now

On UNICEF World Children’s Day, our Institute for Children’s Futures joined forces with @ManCityCouncil to empower young people and explore how their rights are being respected, protected and realised. 🙌 @HideOut_YZ #McrMetProud

Reforms to the youth justice system are needed to better support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and neurodivergence, according to a new University-backed report. Find out more 🔗 https://t.co/Le2rjHTGcu @Anne_MarieDay

A new report has found Black and Mixed Heritage children in England face harsher penalties than their White peers when they come into contact with the youth justice system, even when they have committed the same offences. Find out more🔗 https://t.co/ooDMVjLEPf

The largest ever qualitative study on how difficulties with breastfeeding affect mothers’ mental health has revealed widespread reports of feeling ‘guilty’ and ‘a failure’ due to breastfeeding challenges. Read more 🔗 https://t.co/CmMHgLYEY3

According to a new study, a trauma-informed family support model could offer a lifeline to children with neurodivergence and special educational needs and disabilities and reduce the number of school exclusions and youth justice involvement. Read more 🔗 https://t.co/BQe1zSozDt

🎉 Celebrating 1 year of International Children’s Futures at @ManMetUni on World Children’s Day 🌍 A global occasion promoting the UN Rights of the Child. Manchester Youth Council share their lived experiences growing up in our city! #ICF2025 #ChildrensFutures #WorldChildrensDay

On #WorldChildrensDay we’re empowering young people in Manchester! 🙌 Our Children’s Rights Conference is exploring how they’re being respected, protected and realised, and marks one year of our Institute for Children’s Futures! @mancitycouncil @HideOut_YZ #ICF2025 #McrMetProud

New research tackling mental health in professional rugby players in collaboration with @RugbyPlayersIRE and @DerbyUni has found that players want to help teammates facing mental health challenges, but tailored support is needed for lasting change. 🏉 🔗 https://t.co/DycTvysYx2

It was great to see so many people at last night's launch event, where we marked the Centre's new identity and celebrated their fantastic work! @DeputyMayorofGM @greatermcr @ManCityCouncil @gmpolice @MoJGovUK @annelongfield

By building on the success of our previous award-winning work, this research will continue to transform youth justice practice across the region. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/pcao03VH7H

Our newly named Centre for Crime and Youth Justice Research will work with @greatermcr, @gmpolice and local authorities to: - Reduce re-offending - Divert young people from the justice system - Embed children's voices in decision-making - Strengthen communities

Alongside our partners, we're launching the next phase of the Youth Justice Transformation System, which puts children's voices at the heart of policy. Here's what it means👇 #thread

We've been recognised with a @timeshighered Award for our Outstanding Support for Students! 🎉🙌 Initiatives for students include sector first peer-to-peer training delivered with @stjohnambulance. Alongside certified mental health courses. 🔗 https://t.co/bOO13MWG7c