@SarahLPoole

Head of External Communications @ManMetUni Previously comms leader at @manchesterfire @DeputyMayorofGM @greatermcr @MayorofGM Former local news reporter

 North West, England
Joined September 2009
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In a new article for The Conversation UK, Head of our Institute of @PlaceManagement Ian Harvey explores the idea of Manchesterism, rooted in decades of collaboration between local government, universities, the NHS, businesses and communities. Read 🔗 bit.ly/4yAzstS
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As @andyburnham steps into power, the nation is poised to learn what ‘Manchesterism’ really is and what it could mean for the rest of the UK. @ProfKFairclough explores how ‘Manchesterism’ emerged and has evolved for @ConversationUK 👇 bit.ly/45c3lTz

How Manchester created Manchesterism: from music and culture to political power

As Manchester reinvents itself as an internationally recognised cultural city, Burnham’s politics are evolving with it. The relationship has never been one-way.

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“People don’t simply vote based on economic indicators, they want to feel part of and proud of the place that they call home.” @ProfKFairclough joins @ConversationUK to discuss everything Manchester, @andyburnhamHQ and cultural identity. Listen 👇 bit.ly/4w7l7Dz

Manchester – the city powering Andy Burnham, the UK’s incoming prime minister

Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast to hear Philip Brown and Kirsty Fairclough discuss Manchesterism, the political philosophy of Andy Burnham.

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"How can so many agencies know about a child and not see what was happening?" Prof Michelle McManus from our @ICF_Mcr writes in The Conversation on the tragic case of baby Preston Davey and what must change to safeguard children. 🔗 bit.ly/4xLh0OE
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Today is a good day. He smashed it! Congratulations @AndyBurnhamGM
The Labour Party
@UKLabourJun 19
Congratulations to Andy Burnham, Labour MP for Makerfield!
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Andy Burnham
@andyburnhamJun 18
Today, vote hope.
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The Labour Party
@UKLabourJun 17
Tomorrow, polls open in Makerfield. Vote Labour.
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Don't miss our incredible final year student art projects at the @mcrschart Degree Show, open until Friday 19 June! 🤩 Thanks to Gwen and Vivian, two of our Content Creators, for taking us around this fantastic event!
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Join us for the 2026 Degree Show and help celebrate the amazing work of our talented final year @McrSchArt students! 🤩 Find out more about the showcase, opening from 6 June 🔗 bit.ly/3MmqAOY
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Andy Burnham
@andyburnhamMay 18
Politics isn’t working for places like ours. I will change that. #AndyBurnham #ForUs
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A beautiful Spring day on campus at @ManMetUni today! It’s no wonder All Saints Park (pictured here this afternoon) was named by @MENnewsdesk today as one of GM’s ‘blossom hotspots’☀️
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Look behind the scenes at our @BRITs Fringe event! Plus learn how our Lady Edwina Grosvenor Scholarships will support students whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system and much more in the latest Manchester Met Matters 👇 Read more 🔗 bit.ly/46FAFnh
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“The real test of this reform is whether it moves us from crisis response to early, preventive support" Read our @ICF_Mcr response to the Government's new White Paper outlining reforms to the school and SEND system 🔗 bit.ly/3ZUe0zJ
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Two universities, one incredible city 🏙️ In the first scheme of its kind Manchester Met and @OfficialUoM have joined forces to offer graduates a joint discount on postgraduate courses. Find out more 🔗 bit.ly/3O1nQNJ
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“Manchester's always been cool... now it’s cooler than ever." Our @SODAmcr expert and BRITs Fringe steering group member @ProfKFairclough spoke to @ProlificNorth about what Manchester hosting the BRITs means for the city. 🎶 Read more 🔗 bit.ly/4qwNkQw
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The Independent
@IndependentJan 25
The aristocrat fighting to help prison children escape the stigma of crime independent.co.uk/news/uk/cr…
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We're proud to announce our Lady Edwina Grosvenor Scholarships, a first-of-its-kind programme to help young people with lived experience of the criminal justice system to pursue higher education. Find out more 🔗 bit.ly/49IDbLm #McrMetProud
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Introducing Manchester Met Matters - a new way to keep up with our latest news, research, events and opportunities. 📰 Sign up here 🔗 bit.ly/49rbbdX
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Ahead of next month's 2026 Winter Olympics, Dr Tom Allen looks at how the materials used in sports equipment could transform people's everyday lives. Find out more🔗 bit.ly/45KuNbJ
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