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Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University.  Jennifer Bayjoo is Head of Open Research Services. She leads the Open Research team based in Library & Cultural Services, offering support and expertise across a wide range of open research areas.

Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University.  Dr Kate Dixon is Director of Technical Services leading a large and complex team of technical staff delivering a broad range of technical support services which are key enablers of the University’s education and research portfolio.

Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University.  Dr Mandy Claudia tom Dieck is a Reader in XR. Her research focuses on the application of extended reality such as augmented reality and virtual reality on the user experience within different industries.

Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University.  Professor Liangxiu Han, Professor of Computational Science. Her research focuses on scalable and adaptive AI to tackle societal challenges

Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University.  Dr Krystal Wilkinson, is a Reader in Human Resource Management. Her work focuses on the work-life interface, wellbeing at work and reproductive health.

Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University.  Professor Ben Kerrane, Professor of Marketing. his research interests rest in the field of Consumer Behaviour. In particular, exploring the consumption behaviours of families and younger consumers.

Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University.  Professor Rob Ralphs is a Professor of Criminology and Social Policy with 15 years experience of research and lecturing in the areas of substance misuse, youth crime, violent crime, gangs, criminal justice policy and criminological theory.

Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University.  Professor Anya Ahmed is the Academic Director of the Doctoral College and Professor in Social Policy. Her research focuses on the experiences of marginalised communities (with a specific focus on minoritised ethnic populations).

Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University.  Professor Bamidele Adebisi is a Professor in Intelligent Infrastructure Systems. His research focuses on embedding sensing, communication, control, and data analytic technologies in critical infrastructure, i.e. energy systems, transport, buildings, water.

Research voices features people from across the Manchester Met research community sharing their experiences working and researching within the University.  Jemma, a doctoral student, talks about her research with the deaf community

“Be prepared, read about AI, always question it… and realise that humans are still in control.” In this final episode of the MetCast digital mini-series, Professor Keeley Crockett, expert in computational intelligence at Manchester Met, explores the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence - what it really is, how it’s being used, and why ethical considerations matter more than ever. From concerns around job automation and copyright to the rise of deepfakes and misinformation, the episode unpacks some of the biggest challenges AI presents. We also look at how tools like AI-powered fashion design software are enhancing creativity and opening up new career opportunities, rather than replacing them. Importantly, we also hear how community involvement is shaping the future of AI through innovative projects like Peas in Pods and the People’s Panel for AI projects. These initiatives empower underrepresented voices to take part in key decisions around the development and use of AI technologies.

“It blows my mind that today somebody can stumble online and listen to the life’s work of a band in an evening…what we’re discovering through generative AI is this archive of Dead Already.” Thrash metal meets academia in this second episode of our AI-themed mini-series. You’ll hear from leading digital arts researchers about an innovative project that uses generative AI to bring long-forgotten fictional band Dead Already back to life. Showcased by our School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Texas tech festival South by South West (SXSW), it’s pushing boundaries, prompting debate, and blasting riffs.