Research shows how Blackpool offers lessons for regeneration and leadership
Tonight (29th August 2025) Blackpool’s world famous lights will once again light up the promenade…
Research
Disordering Atmospheres: Rethinking Place Management through Blackpool’s North Pier
Readers almost certainly will have experienced irritating piped muzak in a hotel lobby, or those…
Proximity Tourism: A New Answer to Overtourism? Call for Papers
Overtourism continues to challenge regions and communities across the globe – from UNESCO World Heritage…
New Research Funding to Develop ‘Tastewalk’ Methodology to Explore the Tastes of Place
The Institute of Place Management is delighted to share the news that Dr Chloe Steadman…
Safety in Town Centres: Reflections from the Latest IPM Webinar
The Institute of Place Management recently convened an international audience for a thought-provoking webinar on…
Dr Nicola Headlam to speak at IPM Place Symposium
We are delighted to confirm Dr Nicola Headlam as a keynote speaker at the upcoming…
Strengthening Global Partnerships at #RSA2025 in Porto
We were delighted to represent Manchester Metropolitan University at the #RSA2025 conference in #Porto this…
Exploring customer experience on the High Street
Dr Ilze Mertena, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University and a member of the British…
Report from the Institute of Place Management informs Slovenian housing policy
The Slovenian government have drawn upon a report published by Manchester Metropolitan University researchers to…
Researcher Lynette Washington Visits the IPM
Dr. Lynette Washington visited the IPM last week to present a seminar which was the…