Research and Innovation
At Manchester Fashion Institute
Fashion is front and centre in the opportunities and the challenges facing society. The fashion industry is a significant global force but to remain relevant, it must respond to significant environmental, technological, social, cultural, and structural change.
Areas of Expertise
The Fashion Research Hub’s community of cultural historians, designers, technologists and social scientists covers the breadth and depth of the fashion discipline. We have three central areas of research: Fashion Cultures, Fashion Business, and Fashion Technology, with three underpinning and cross-cutting themes of Sustainability, Equality and Diversity, and Digital. Our researchers are involved in collaborations across and outside the University both nationally and internationally, including third sector stakeholders, industry partners and policymakers. We work with various external partners on knowledge exchange to ensure our research creates positive change for society, culture, the environment and the economy. Our researchers’ expertise is often called upon by the national and international press and media.
Fashion Business
Providing innovative thinking and practical solutions to commercial challenges.
Fashion Cultures
Fashion in an expanded field of cultural activity, across cultures and over time.
Knowledge Exchange
Academic-led and impact driven activities to serve the private and public sectors as well as local community organisations.
Research Degrees
Our research degrees enable you to deepen your expertise, to enhance your existing practice or to develop the skills, knowledge and expertise to address real-world problems and pursue new scientific, technological, creative and business pathways. They also equip you with advanced research skills and a deep understanding of the philosophy of research and how society and culture work. The development of these skills, knowledge and expertise will enable you to make an original contribution in your field of study and provide you with a strong foundation to pursue advanced roles in academia, the cultural industries, the creative and business sectors.
More informationResearch News
New £4 million micro-scale robotic fashion production facility to develop high-value, low volume UK garment industry
The ‘Robotics Living Lab’ will explore more sustainable approaches for fashion manufacturing
University fashion experts join forces to share expertise with MPs on high street regeneration
Manchester Fashion Institute academics support political discussion on innovative use of empty retail space after teaming up with think tank Fashion Roundtable.
British and Italian menswear connections investigated in new project
Fashion researchers examining this unexplored area of menswear
Research project Reclaiming the Narrative explores young British Muslim identity in Manchester
Collaboration with photography project Portrait Youth results in series of portraits on display at the British Muslim Heritage Centre
Photography project Portrait Youth explores young people’s style and self-expression through menswear
Photographic portraits of young people from The Proud Trust on display in exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery
Eco-friendly and plant-based antimicrobial dry wipes could prevent the spread of disease, research shows
Findings reveal new method for using plant-based substances in an innovative way
Sustainable footwear sector to be revolutionised in new industrial partnership
Industry to benefit from digital supply chain and 3D printing expertise
COP26: Changing consumer behaviours can help improve sustainability in fashion
Prof Fiona Hackney discusses how being creative can help consumers develop pro-environmental behaviour
Student wins PrintCity Excellence Award
Roya Rasouli won the award for her 3D printed project
Photography project Portrait Youth returns to explore young men’s identity through dress
Partnership with the Westminster Menswear Archive and Italian brand C.P. Company results in British Textiles Biennial exhibition
Facilities
Manchester Metropolitan University have invested £300 Million across the university to create a world-class learning environment, and continue to invest in facilities to ensure we provide the best working environments for our students, academics and researchers. We pride ourselves on the quality and variety of equipment and facilities available at Manchester Fashion Institute. All our machinery is industry standard, and our dedicated team of technicians are on hand to provide training and support. From 3D body scanning to textile testing, our on campus resources are used daily by researchers to further develop their outputs.
Digital Technologies
Fashion Manufacturing & Product Development
Textile Testing & Analysis
Contact
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