Explore a New Pathway into Place-Based Careers
Manchester Metropolitan University and the Institute of Place Management are working together on the creation of a new Level 6…
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IPM highlights role of place management following devolution debate
Date: 3 September 2025 On 2 September, MPs debated the Second Reading of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill…
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 which is a tradition that…
Why Clause 58 of the English Devolution Bill matters for Place Management
With the Second Reading of the English Community Empowerment Bill scheduled for 2nd September, the Institute of Place Management is…
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 times when an intimate conversation…
Managing and navigating Manchester’s Privately Owned Public Spaces: Understanding publicness
Place managers across the UK are increasingly dealing with Privately Owned Public Spaces (or POPS as they are becoming know…
Building the Future of Place Management: Register Your Interest in a New Apprenticeship Programme
As we celebrate Graduation Week 2025 at Manchester Metropolitan University, the Institute of Place Management is looking to the future…
In 100 days from now… The 9th Annual Conference of the International Place Branding Association (IPBA)
In 100 days from now, the place branding, place marketing and place management community will meet in Manchester for the…
Celebrating new graduates from the Place Management and Leadership programme
The Institute of Place Management is proud to congratulate five students who have successfully graduated from the Place Management and…
Proximity Tourism: A New Answer to Overtourism? Call for Papers
Overtourism continues to challenge regions and communities across the globe – from UNESCO World Heritage sites to cultural landscapes under…
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 and Dr Alessandro Graciotti have…
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 safety in town centres, exploring…