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London Met shortlisted for the Times Higher Education University of the Year award 2024

London Met makes the prestigious shortlist for the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year award

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Gender and Sexual Diversity Research at London Met Recognised in Stonewall Equality Index

Research group's contribution praised by Stonewall in London Met's recent LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer Silver Award 2024

EVENT: London Met's postgraduate and research exhibition 2024

London Metropolitan University’s School of Art, Architecture, and Design is set to present its annual Postgraduate and Research Exhibition, running from 11 to 14 September 2024.

Yinka Ilori transforms Piccadilly Circus with his latest installation

London Met Product and Furniture Design BA graduate unveils spectacular new artwork inspired by the iconic London landmark

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Award-winning Migration Museum exhibition features London Met research on Irish Nurses in the NHS

The Migration Museum's Heart of the Nation exhibition featured several stories from Professor Louise Ryan's Irish Nurses in the NHS research project, and toured the UK through 2023-24.

Prof. Nona McDuff appointed interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost of London Met

Currently serving as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Student Success and Provost at London Met, Nona will step into the new role effective immediately

Lynn Dobbs receiving Dean's speech at graduation

Award given in recognition of an outstanding career achievements and commitment to students

Kelly Cooper, School of Social Sciences and Professions’ Dean, dedicates some thoughts to Lynn as she accepts the award ahead of retirement

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Museum of the Home features the story of an Irish nurse inspired by London Met research project

'Irish nurses in the NHS', a research project run by Professor Louise Ryan, inspired part of the exhibition at Museum of the Home in London

London Met staff win National Teaching Fellowships and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence

Professor Jan Bamford, Dr Eleni Meletiadou and the Social Work team led by Donna Jones receive prestigious awards from AdvanceHE for exceptional contributions to higher education

London Met Climbs 60 places in 2024 Stonewall Workplace Equality Index

The university sits just outside Top 100 for all organisations and has also been given a Silver Award for its work to support LGBTQIA+ staff.

London Met wins award for best research collaboration at London Higher Awards 2024

The awards programme has been rolled out to celebrate outstanding achievements in the HE sector

Professor Julie Hall speaks at prestigious European education summit

Professor Julie Hall, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, joined other education leaders from across Europe on a panel at the QS European Summit in Barcelona

London Met maintains excellent standing in the National Student Survey

London Met has maintained an excellent standing in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS) results

Abigail Jeffries wins Big Writing Challenge 2024 for "City of the Styx"

Abigail Jeffries from St. Bernard’s School in Slough has been announced as the winner of the Big Writing Challenge 2024 for her story "City of the Styx".

London Met joins tens of thousands marching in Pride parade

London Met staff and students, alongside LGBTQIA+ groups and allies, joined forces with marchers and spectators in celebrating Pride in London.

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Call for lower criminal courts to tackle over-efficiency - new book from Criminology expert

Dr Shaun S. Yates' new book explores the negative impact of prioritising speed and standardisation in the magistrates' courts.

Gender and Sexual Diversity Research at London Met Recognised in Stonewall Equality Index

Research group's contribution praised by Stonewall in London Met's recent LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer Silver Award 2024

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Restitching Heritage: London Met hosts community event for South Asian Heritage Month

Collaborative community event celebrating Bengali cultural heritage through food, textiles and music, organised by Dr Clelia Clini

Award-winning Migration Museum exhibition features London Met research on Irish Nurses in the NHS

The Migration Museum's Heart of the Nation exhibition featured several stories from Professor Louise Ryan's Irish Nurses in the NHS research project, and toured the UK through 2023-24.

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Intellectual Property experts gather at London Met to tackle internet TV infringements

Knowledge exchange event organised by GSBL lecturer Dr Antanina Garanasvili brings together experts from the private sector, academic institutions, and law enforcement agencies.

Museum of the Home features the story of an Irish nurse inspired by London Met research project

'Irish nurses in the NHS', a research project run by Professor Louise Ryan, inspired part of the exhibition at Museum of the Home in London

A side by side picture of Teresa Del Bianco (left) and Yanbo Hu (right)

London Met researchers won Pump-Prime Feasibility award from UKRI Network Plus

Teresa Del Bianco and Yanbo Hu have been awarded the funding from Respect 4 Neurodevelopment for their project that will improve our understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions.

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2024 Student and Staff Research Conference at London Met: Past - Present - Future

Two days showcasing student and staff research and knowledge exchange at London Met.

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AI and Data Science Research Group hosts international conference on intelligent computing

Now in its 12th year, the conference provided a platform to discuss issues around machine learning, power grid stability and security around AI.

London Met academics secure a grant from the Inclusion and Diversity Fund

Dr Bhaven Patel and Dr Daniel Sykes will lead a project funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry Inclusion and Diversity Fund.

'Further Snapshots in Time' - exhibition by Cyprus Centre

Depicting the history and presence of the Cypriot Community in London, then and now.

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International Conference on Data Analytics and Management at London Met

Sharing the latest scientific advances in data analytics and management.

Researchers working on the Cyber ASAP grant: Mohamed Chahine Ghanem, Pawel Gasiorowski, Wiktor Sowinski-Mydlarz, Vassil Vassilev and Cheima Ali Bensaad

The Cyber Security Research Centre secures competitive Cyber ASAP funding

Team of researchers at London Met awarded funding to create a software that will revolutionise 'security by design'

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Expert comment: A new chapter for international students – a welcome shift in government policy

Professor Julie Hall, incoming Vice-Chancellor of London Metropolitan University, responds to the Secretary of State for Education's recent positive speech on international students

Pride Month remains a landmark but more support is needed

Helton Levy explores how Pride Month faces challenges from global conflicts and 'pinkwashing,' prompting calls for intersectional solidarity while celebrating LGBTQIA+ achievements.

Students aren't all superhuman – that's why means-tested grants must return

Associate professor in journalism, Wendy Sloane's letter to the Editor of the Guardian.

Government's new laughing gas ban attracts controversy

Dr James Morgan, course leader for Criminology and Psychopathology MSc, discusses the efficacy of the Home Office’s new laws on nitrous oxide.

US-Mexico Border Migrant Crisis: If you don't pay, you don't pass.

Reader in Sociology Dr María López discusses the recent fire in Ciudad Juarez and the added threat of institutional violence facing migrants.

Expert comment: Is the 'warm welcome' for Afghan evacuees cooling down?

London Met academics Louise Ryan, Maria Lopez and Alessia Dalceggio react to the government's plan to end hotel accommodation for Aghan refugees.

The curiously short lifespan of housing ministers

Patrick Mulrenan, Associate Professor of Learning in the Social Work, Youth and Community subject area at London Met, questions why housing is such a low priority for the government.

Where Russians get their news

Wendy Sloane, Associate Professor of Journalism at London Met, discusses where Russians get their news in a new article published in the British Journalism Review.

Who will be the next safe pair of hands?

Andrew Moran, Head of Criminology, Sociology, Politics and International Relations, looks back on the recent political upheaval in the UK.

Autocracy as a curse

London Met sociologist Svetlana Stephenson discusses how Putin, once an inconspicuous St. Petersburg official, turned into Shakespeare's Richard III in 20 years.

The Disappearing Nuclear Taboo

Dr Shahin Malik, course leader for the International Relations MA, explores the potential nuclear threat in the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Trump and the FBI

Head of International Relations, Andrew Moran comments on the recent FBI raid on former President Donald Trump’s residence and its potential consequences.

The Cost-of-Living Crisis: what, why, and what next

Dr Nirmala Lee, Associate Professor and Head of Subject for Accounting, Banking and Finance, comments on the current cost of living crisis.

Homeless people feel the heat

Course leader for the Community Development and Leadership BSc, Patrick Mulrenan comments on the effects the current heatwave is having on unhoused and temporarily housed people.

A populist PM and a constitutional crisis

Dr Peter Laugharne reflects on the end of Boris Johnson's time as Prime Minister and the parallels with David Lloyd George, another populist who was mired in scandal.