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We were pleased to welcome Zuzana Mikulášová to the Institute of Place Management and Manchester Metropolitan University on her recent visit to learn more about our work and connect with our team. Zuzana is currently undertaking a PhD and, after considering where to base her research, chose Manchester Metropolitan University - recognising our world-leading position in the field ...

New recommendations for the future of the British high street have been revealed, following the completion of a five-year programme; the High Streets Task Force. The task force found that a collaborative and structured approach to high street regeneration, underpinned by quality research and independent expert advice can lead to improvements in high street performance. The prog ...

The Institute of Place Management is proud to support Community-Led High Street Innovators, a new 12-month learning partnership launched today by Power to Change. To find out more about the funding for the five Innovators, visit: www.powertochange.org.uk. Led by Power to Change - the independent trust supporting community businesses in England - the programme will support five ...

We were delighted to represent Manchester Metropolitan University at the #RSA2025 conference in #Porto this month. The four-day event brought together academics and policymakers from across the world to share insights and research on regional studies, economic development, policy, and planning. It was a pleasure for our colleagues Dr Nikos Ntounis SFIPM and Dr Jenny Kanellopoul ...

The latest episode of the Navigate Now podcast explores the relationship between people and places, with host Jon Docksey and guest Professor Steve Millington. Drawing on his work with the High Streets Task Force, Steve shares his insights from supporting 150 locations, focusing on skills, capacity-building, and inclusive place management. He emphasises the importance of design ...

The Institute of Place Management is pleased to confirm that Manchester Metropolitan University Professor, Steve Millington, will be representing IPM at the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2025, taking place in Leeds. Professor Millington will be joining a panel discussion titled “Building Now, For Tomorrow – Futureproofing Development”, where lea ...