Manchester Metropolitan University Alumni and Supporters

This we are delighted to shine a spotlight on the BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund for their generous support for Manchester Met’s North West Film Archive.

Their funding will support two exciting new projects: Amplifying Youth Voices in Screen Heritage, which empowers young people aged 11–25 to help shape and engage with the archive, and The Workers’ Film Association: A Community Digital Discovery Project, unlocking over four decades of working-class activism and social history from Hulme.

These initiatives will expand free public access to rare archive footage, amplify under represented voices, and ensure the North West’s filmed heritage is preserved by future generations.

A huge thank you to the BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund for helping connect communities through screen heritage.
Read more about this vital work here: https://ow.ly/mLT550ZfxMx

This week's is the view of Wakefield Street towards Oxford Road Station, around 1974.

This week we have been celebrating the incredible contribution from our alumni volunteer community globally. Thank you once again to our amazing alumni who volunteer their time to support our current students – we are so of you.
If you are interested in becoming an alumni volunteer, you can find our upcoming opportunities, here: https://ow.ly/c3Tz50Z4Leq

Our international alumni volunteers support the student experience in many ways – if they are based in the UK, they share their story and insights in person as well as online.
Esther Aluko, originally from Belgium and now living and working in the UK, has supported students through in-person talks, sharing her story online, and by being part of several other initiatives in her home faculty of Business & Law. Some of her advice to students considering their next steps, is below.
We’ve loved putting the spotlight on our alumni volunteers this week – if you would like to join them in giving your time to support students, register here: https://ow.ly/wOTQ50Z4L8l
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This week we have been celebrating our amazing alumni volunteers around the world, and today we are highlighting the power of giving time by sharing your story.
Anak Na Bangxang (Thailand) volunteered his time through providing a case study of his career to date since graduating, and we are sharing part of this below – thank you, Anak!
Sharing your story means you are recognised as an International Alumni Ambassador – find out more, here:
https://ow.ly/hWth50Z4KYv

An important moment in the is when an offer holder chooses to take up the opportunity to study at Manchester Met – our alumni support this with insight and advice.

Emeka Muoka (Nigeria), Class of 2023, shared his advice with offer holders on a ‘Meet the Alumni’ webinar, and he tells us about how he values volunteering, below.

Discover opportunities to get involved, here: https://ow.ly/TNfk50Z4KVg

At Manchester Met, we’re proud to have a community of supporters whose generosity goes far beyond financial support. Many of our donors also give something equally valuable — their time.

Through mentoring, guest lectures and direct engagement with our scholarship recipients, they are helping students build confidence, broaden their horizons and realise their potential.

In today’s fast-paced world, choosing to volunteer time and expertise is a truly meaningful act of generosity. It reflects a shared commitment to creating opportunity and supporting the next generation to succeed.

As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2026, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has volunteered with Manchester Met over the past year. Your insight, encouragement and support are making a lasting difference to our students and their futures.

Our international alumni support the entire student experience, including speaking to prospective students making their decisions on where to study.

Emmanuel Enyi (Nigeria), Class of 2024, recently gave time to a webinar, sharing with prospective students how Manchester Met welcomed him and all students from wherever they are from in the world.

Discover opportunities to get involved, here: https://ow.ly/uUnR50Z4KRm

Continuing our celebration of international alumni volunteers as part of , our next ambassador and mentor in the spotlight is USA graduate Rodney Felder, who has shared his reflections on volunteering, below.

If you are interested in becoming an alumni mentor, please register here: https://ow.ly/czrx50Z4KMW

Continuing our celebration of international volunteers, today we shine a light on our mentoring programme for law students studying via our HKU SPACE partnership in Hong Kong. The mentoring scheme connects law students with alumni, who volunteer their time to give insights and advice about the legal profession and enrich their studies and professional development.

Over 300 students have benefited from the knowledge and experience shared by our Alumni Chapter Hong Kong mentors this year.

Meet one of our dedicated mentors, Chapter Director Charlotte Kong, as she reflects on the rewarding experience of giving back.

If you are interested in becoming an alumni mentor, please register here: https://ow.ly/T9jC50Z4KJr