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A London Met academic explains some of the major takeaways for policymakers

Dr James Morgan, course leader for Criminology and Psychopathology MSc at London Metropolitan University, looks at the key findings of new statistics on reoffending

London Met academics produce major report on transnational far-right activism

The report looked into the radicalisation of a small section of Polish migrants in Britain

London Met celebrates another year of strong National Student Survey results

The University is joint 10th among English universities for overall positivity in the latest NSS results

London Met join tens of thousands for annual Pride in London parade

London Met march in solidarity with thousands of organisations and spectators celebrating Pride in London.

Voices from the Andover: London Met oral history project transformed for the stage

An oral history project led by London Metropolitan University academics has been turned into a powerful new play about the Andover Estate.

London Met academics' report shows promising findings for youth reoffending

The academics evaluated the success of a scheme which provides supported housing for children as an alternative to custodial sentences

London Met receives Athena Swan Bronze Renewal Award

The award reflects the progress made in embedding equality, diversity and inclusion across the University.

Expert comment: Managing sector pressures to secure our future

By Professor Gary Davies, Deputy Vice-Chancellor

In the first of a new series, we hear from Professor Gary Davies, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Student Recruitment and Business Development, with a finance update

London Climate Action Week: Q&A with London Met’s resident beekeeper

Resident beekeeper Paul Youthed discusses what it's like to look after the University's two thriving bee colonies and the importance of keeping bees in the city.

Indo-Caribbean people neglected in Windrush media coverage, expert says

According to research from Aurora Herrera, the omission diminishes the contributions of Indo-Caribbean migrants to British society

Students display their talent for Digital Media at Summer Show

Employers interested in hiring talented graduates can arrange a personal tour of the show until the end of July

Irish Ambassador visits London Met’s Archive of the Irish in Britain

By Maria M Pedrosa

London Met welcomed Irish Ambassador Martin Fraser and key community leaders for a tour of its Archive of the Irish in Britain, celebrating a "living history" of resilience

London Met academics recognised in King's Birthday Honours

The King's Birthday Honours mark the extraordinary contributions and service of people across the UK

Sentencing of first man under new harassment law fails to meaningfully protect women, expert says

Professor Fiona Vera-Gray, one of the UK’s leading feminist academics working on sexual violence, shares her thoughts on the new harassment law and the sentencing of David Stroud

London Met photography students transform everyday spaces into works of art

Exploring how humans connect to the world around us, the recent BA Photography exhibition sprawled across campus and showcased the exciting work of London Met students

London Met and XUPT launch joint master's programme in Business Information Technology

The joint master's is designed to develop future technology and business leaders from a range of sectors and backgrounds

In memory of Professor Don MacRaild

The University is deeply saddened to share the news that Professor Don MacRaild has died.

London Met develops 3D project celebrating the legacy of the London Irish Women’s Centre

The project will mark 40 years since the London Irish Women’s Centre first opened

Five years of tree planting at Mudchute Farm

London Met marks a major sustainability milestone as it celebrates five years of tree‑planting at Mudchute Farm

Sandra Sinfield awarded Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in learning development

Sandra has been celebrated for her contributions to learning development and a career dedicated to widening access to higher education.

London Met wins national Academic Employability Award for authentic assessment excellence

London Metropolitan University is celebrating national success after winning the Authentic Assessment for Employability category at the Academic Employability Awards 2026

London Met researchers win Leverhulme Trust funding for study of betrayal in Putin's Russia

Professor Svetlana Stephenson and Dr Gordana Uzelac's project will investigate the growing use of labels such as "traitor" in Russian political discourse.

Former Guardian Editor to Deliver Inaugural Lecture at London Met

Pulitzer Prize winner Alan Rusbridger examines the global decline of news models and the urgent need to protect factual integrity during a public lecture on 23 April 2026.

Congratulations to the winners of the Big Idea Challenge 2026

London Met’s brightest entrepreneurial talent took centre stage at this year’s Big Idea Challenge Awards

London Met student brings menstrual health education to Lagos's largest floating community

“My course facilitates discussions on critical theories and approaches that enable me to identify and address root causes of issues experienced by young women.”

London Met hosts celebration of Islington Anchor Institutions Network

Three years of collaboration between Islington's largest employers and public sector organisations was marked at an event on the Holloway Road campus.

London Met shortlisted for national Academic Employability Awards 2026

London Metropolitan University has been shortlisted in three categories at the Academic Employability Awards 2026

The Gift of Sid: Remembering Andrew Siddall

11 November 1965 to 23 November 2025

Students and colleagues reflect on his legacy as a transformative teacher and friend.

London Met’s biggest Big Idea Challenge since launch

24 finalists selected across three categories

London Met’s Big Idea Challenge continues to grow across all stages of the competition.

London Metropolitan University launches new scholarship to support UK citizens living abroad

London Metropolitan University has announced a new scholarship designed to support UK citizens living overseas to come to the UK to pursue higher education.

In Conversation with Meghna Ghai Puri

Meghna Ghai Puri reflects on female leadership, gender and age bias, emerging technologies in creative arts, and her school, Whistling Woods International

Professor Emma Short's inaugural lecture

Professor Short shares her professional fight to make online harm visible and the personal experience that shaped her career.

Remembering Professor Graham Smith

A founder of the UK’s first BSc Sports Therapy course and a tireless advocate for professional standards, Professor Smith leaves a lasting legacy

London Met receives highest national institutional recognition for education

London Metropolitan University has formally received the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education from King Charles III at a ceremony at St James’s Palace.

Guardian Great Joins London Met Journalism

Legendary former-Guardian Editor Alan Rusbridger is joining the BA Journalism teaching team. He’ll be leading a series of workshops with second-year students.

Two Studies Bring London Met Researchers Closer to Understanding How Cancer Spreads

New research from London Metropolitan University may explain why cancer rarely spreads to skeletal muscle and points to a non-invasive urine test for prostate cancer.

London Met plays key role in Quality Assurance Agency project exploring graduate work readiness

London Met is one of six UK universities to have taken part in a QAA project exploring how ready recent graduates are for paid work in the the computing and IT sectors.

London Met helping shape community-led legacy mural for Europe’s first Anti-Apartheid museum

Professor Wessie Ling at London Met leads a partnership project to commemorate the anti-apartheid struggle’s history, highlighting its ongoing relevance and global resonance.

New theatre show receives praise for raising awareness of HIV

Tell Me, a new performance co-created by London Metropolitan University Professor Rishi Trikha, has received praise for raising awareness and challenging stigma around HIV.

Reviewing The Leveson Review Part II

Dr Shaun S. Yates questions The Leveson Review Part II’s conception of “efficiency” and its optimism about AI in criminal justice reform.

London Met Journalism Newsweek panel: London nightlife - is it dying?

By Kim Tran and Molly Madden, third-year Fashion Marketing and Journalism students

Queertopia collaborates with London Met for a night of queer joy

By Luke Mantle and Tali Stutt, second-year BA Fashion Marketing and Journalism students

AI and smart devices creating new stalking dangers authorities can't handle, warns expert

Nearly 40 years on from the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh, Professor Emma Short explains how understanding of stalking has evolved and warns of new dangers.

London Met agrees partnership with Malvern International

15 year deal will create an international pathway collaboration that supports overseas students and global recruitment from September.

OBE for London Met academic who exposed Islington children's home abuse

Emeritus Professor Liz Davies recognised for decades of whistleblowing and advocacy for survivors of abuse in Islington care homes

Big Idea Challenge 2026

Enter an idea into the Big Idea Challenge

Big Idea Challenge is London Met’s flagship annual enterprise competition for university students and recent graduates

London Met Academic Champions Urban Wildlife on BBC Radio 4’s Rare Earth

London Met sustainability expert shares insights on rewilding cities during BBC Radio 4’s environmental series

Smarter energy use powering London Met’s climate action

"By using technology and data in this way we can run our estate more intelligently, reduce our environmental impact and create better spaces for staff and students.”

Irish Nurses in the NHS Oral History Project Showcased in Hospital Exhibition

A portrait exhibition at the Whittington Hospital showcases Irish nurses who helped build the NHS, based on an oral history project led by London Met's Professor Louise Ryan.

Rainbow Ball 2025: Celebrating pride, community and visibility at London Met

Photographic exhibition honours resilience of Polish women in the UK

Powerful exhibition gives voice to women's experiences of migration, identity and self-determination.

London Met entrepreneurs pitch for new Founders Fund support

From early-stage idea to emerging tech businesses

Following successful presentations, a total of £500 in grant funding was allocated to five students and graduates after the pitch day.

New Study Explores Physical Interaction and Creativity in Neurodiverse Populations

£340,000 study investigates whether people with ADHD may have unique advantages in hands-on creative environments

London Met makers market returns this December

Discover this year's Makers Markets

More than 30 emerging designer-makers will set up their stalls, launch their products, and share their talents across three markets.

Vitamin D Deficiency Widespread in South East London at Start of Pandemic

Research involving over 17,000 people found that more than half had insufficient vitamin D levels, with the highest rates among Black communities.

Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit wins prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize

President Putin is not a loyal reader

Dr Wendy Sloane, Associate Professor of Journalism at London Met, discusses the future of The Moscow Times in a new article to be published December 1st in the British Journalism Review

London Met among top universities for closing the awarding gap

New figures show the university has eliminated employment gaps between ethnic groups and halved degree classification disparities.

London Met recognised for national leadership in disability inclusion

The university joins an elite group of organisations recognised for going beyond legal requirements to create inclusive workplaces and advance disability employment.

In Conversation with singer, songwriter and rapper Hak Baker

London Met sat down with Hak Baker to discuss the Rising Star Scholarship and what it means to him, his influences, his upcoming show and his dreams of giving back to young people.

That Boy: A Powerful Night of Dialogue, Film and Resistance

Powerful evening which focused on racism, radicalisation, and the difficult, yet necessary, path from hate to change.

Mental health champion completes fitness challenge in support of men’s wellbeing

London Metropolitan University's Head of Estates Operations, Tony Dow, has completed an intense physical challenge to highlight the stark realities of men's mental health in the UK.

Associate Professor Ricardo Barker reflects on co-creation, bias and the making of Mind The Gap

Interview with Associate Professor Ricardo Barker – Director of new film Mind The Gap

London Metropolitan University Ranks 21st Globally for Sustainable Practices

The University ranked just outside the top quarter worldwide, placing 26% overall in the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

In Conversation with singer, songwriter, composer and cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson

Singer, songwriter, composer and cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson discusses the Rising Star Scholarship, university's impact, her advice for young artists and her upcoming shows.

London Met film wins Audience Choice Award at International Roma Film Festival

Film honoured with Audience Choice Award at prestigious AKE DIKHEA? International Roma Film Festival in Berlin

In Conversation with poet and rapper Dan Whitlam

We sat down with poet and rapper Dan Whitlam to talk about the Rising Star Scholarship, how university supported his dreams to write and perform, and his new book and upcoming tour.

London Met academics call for global biosecurity education

Call for international collaboration to enhance global biosecurity education and strengthen the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)

Youth Studies student appointed Family Engagement Manager at Pentonville Prison

London Met student Leah Royal has secured a pivotal new role supporting families of those in custody, while completing the final year of her BSc (Hons) Youth Studies degree

London Met named runner-up for Social Inclusion in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide

London Met recognised for its outstanding commitment to diversity and widening participation

London Met welcomes community to celebrate reopening of the refurbished Shoreditch campus

The refurbished campus will host Fashion, Textiles and Fine Art, creating a new creative community in the heart of Shoreditch.

London Met ranked first in the UK for student value added

The Guardian University Guide 2026 names London Met the best in the UK for the progress our students make, while also celebrating excellent results across several courses.

First Exhibition at Refreshed Shoreditch Space Celebrates Alumni Talent

Part of the Shoreditch Design Triangle, the exhibition offers a first glimpse inside London Met’s new creative hub and celebrates the work of emerging talent.

Biological Security Research Centre runs side event for diplomats and experts

London Met researchers advocate for best practice in biosecurity education at Biological Weapons Convention meeting in Geneva

Architectural practice led by London Met academic wins prestigious national award

Niwa House in Southwark has been named a 2025 RIBA National Award winner, placing it among the UK’s most acclaimed new buildings.