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Dear Colleague
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We are pleased to announce that the MetroPolis Magazine has been officially launched. You can read the magazine by clicking here, or you can order a free hard copy by getting in touch with the MetroPolis team. Further details can be found within our news article.
Looking ahead, MetroPolis is proud to support a range of events spanning topics from crime and justice to healthcare reform and the enrichment of local economies. From the Criminal Justice Research Symposium to the Community Wealth Building Summit 2025, our upcoming programme puts bold ideas and diverse voices at the heart of policy change. We are also excited to host a panel event: Who is Taking Care of Our Jurors? and to support The Manchester International Crime and Justice Film Festival.
We have a packed agenda of activity throughout May and look forward to sharing further news about these events, including two MetroPolis training sessions: one focused on influencing Parliament and policy, and the other on Creative Tools for Policymaking — the first MetroPolis workshop of its kind, uniquely examining the new, creative, and innovative approaches researchers can use to influence policymaking.
Not only do we have a schedule packed with events, but we also have not one but two blogs. One addressing challenges in the adult social care sector, and the other examining inclusive international tourism, featuring insights from a MetroPolis supported workshop in Zimbabwe.
Read on below and explore the links to find out more!
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The MetroPolis Magazine has officially relaunched and is available to be read in print and online. Find out more information here.
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This May, MetroPolis is supporting a fantastic series of events exploring the intersections of crime and reforming justice.
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MetroPolis is supporting a policy summit with the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) on enriching local communities, featuring keynote speaker Mayor Andy Burnham.
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Date/time: Wednesday 6th May-Friday 27th June
Info: A summer film festival screening great films which provoke debate and provide an alternative take on crime, justice and punishment in the 21st century.
Date/time: Thursday 8th May 11:00-16:00
Info: This event will bring together academics, policy-makers, practitioners, and people with lived experience to explore the theme of a safer criminal justice system.
Date/time: Thursday 8th May 16:30-18:30
Info:This panel event will bring together researchers and policymakers to honour the role jurors play in the justice system and to explore how jurors can be provided with specialist support for their wellbeing.
Date/time: Thursday 22nd May 12:00-15:00
Info:This workshop will explore new tools and methodologies being employed to inform policy-decision making.
Date/time: Thursday 3rd July 2025 09:00-16:30
Info:The Community Wealth Building (CWB) Summit 2025, organised by the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES), will bring together local economic stakeholders and policymakers to explore how community wealth building and local democracy can empower communities.
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We offer a number of routes for enhancing the policy impact of your research. You can apply for support through the links below. To find out which is the most suitable for your work, or for more tailored support, please reach out to the MetroPolis team.
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The Chancellor’s Fellowship: Our prestigious MetroPolis Chancellor's Fellowship scheme offers high-quality researchers from Manchester Met placements with policy organisations including government departments, charities and think tanks.
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The Visiting Chancellor's Fellowship: This opportunity enables expert policymakers to collaborate with teams of researchers at Manchester Met to facilitate a policy impact with their researchers.
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Rapid Funding Scheme: A quick turnaround funding scheme for a range of activities to enhance the policy impact of research including events, travel, networking and (non academic) publications.
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1-1 Policy Coaching: A one-to-one service for support with your pathways to policy impact delivered by Showrunner Communications, who are experts in public policy.
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We are pleased to support the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) in the organisation of the upcoming Community Wealth Building (CWB) Summit 2025. This summit will bring together policymakers, community leaders and grassroots innovators to explore how local democracy and inclusive economic strategies can build fairer, more resilient communities. With keynote speakers including Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham the day will feature discussions on wellbeing economies, people-powered policymaking, and community wealth in action.
“We are delighted to be holding this year’s Summit at Manchester Met, with support from the Metropolis team. The questions that we’ll be exploring throughout the day are of vital importance to the future of our places and our democracy and having the expert eye of so many MMU academics joining our panels is incredibly valuable to us.” (CLES Associate Director, Helen Power).
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