Bringing Research to Life: MetroPolis Magazine Re-Launches

The MetroPolis Magazine has officially launched, showcasing the latest in policy-relevant thinking from Manchester Met researchers. Released in both print and online formats in April 2025, the publication builds on the foundations of our previous magazine and brings the stories, challenges, and solutions of policy to life.

This edition features a range of policy briefs that explore real-world challenges and propose innovative solutions. Highlights include Bringing Circular Models to UK Fashion, which examines how sustainability can be embedded into the fashion industry; Listening to the ‘Voices of the Future’, a powerful piece that captures the perspectives of young people and the environment; and Saving the Prison System from Collapse, offering vital insights from a youth custody evaluation on how to reform and strengthen the justice system.

In addition to the policy briefs, the magazine features a series of in-depth articles, such as a Chancellor’s Fellows Q&A, which delves into the experiences and ambitions of Manchester Met’s new academic leaders, and a MetroPolis Blog Spotlight – A Just Transition, which explores the critical need for fair and inclusive environmental policies in the move towards net zero.

Reflecting on the launch, David Adams Guppy, Editor of MetroPolis Magazine, said:
“Everyone at MetroPolis, including myself, is grateful to have worked with our brilliant contributors at Manchester Metropolitan University and beyond to bring this edition to life. It has been an exciting journey to see this publication come to fruition, and we hope you find these examples of policy-based research as fascinating and inspiring as we do.”

Each edition of MetroPolis Magazine will continue to feature content from across the broad field of policy. In this edition, there are two key themes: “Young Lives” and “The Circular Economy”. The “Young Lives” theme centres on the experiences of young people, the challenges they face, and the policy changes needed to support future generations. Linked to this is the theme of “The Circular Economy”, investigating how we can create a more sustainable, environmentally friendly future for today’s youth.

Those interested in receiving a free copy or to write for future editions are encouraged to contact the magazine’s editor, David, at d.adams.guppy@mmu.ac.uk.

This magazine can also be read online here: https://lnkd.in/gzkz-3mD