Attend an open review

For our annual Open Review we invite professionals from across the world to review the studio projects of our final year Master of Architecture (MArch) and Masters of Landscape Architecture (MLA) students.

The Open Review is an opportunity to: influence the next generation of designers; actively contribute towards the future of the school; feed back your knowledge and experience into the education system; think deeply about the position that architecture plays within contemporary society; discuss your attitudes towards the practice; see the breadth and quality of the work that is produced in the school; and network with other practitioners.

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Get involved with a Careers panel event

Each academic year we hold industry panel events. We are keen to include practices of all sizes and practitioners of all kinds from Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urbanism, Heritage and Conservation.

If you have an interest in presenting work, a topic, or being part of a panel of industry experts to inspire and guide our students, then please email the MSA Employability Team: msaemployability@mmu.ac.uk

Take part in our Career Readiness Events across April, May and June

Every year we provide a series of Career Readiness events for our students and upcoming graduates. We are keen to include practices of all sizes and practitioners of all kinds – from Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urbanism, Heritage and Conservation.

If you have an interest in representing your practice to graduates, presenting work or a topic, or being part of a panel of industry experts to inspire and guide our students, then please email the MSA Employability Team: msaemployability@mmu.ac.uk

Year 04  (Year in Practice)

The Part 1 industry experience, also known as Year 04, is an important time in many students’ architectural development, and the MSA is here to support our students through this. Alongside informing students about lecture, employability events, open review, and more, our Year 04 Lead is the main point of contact at the school for any questions regarding Year 04 and for any students returning to the MSA.

Our Year 04 Lead is in regular email correspondence with our graduate students in industry, acting as a conduit between the MSA and its Year 04 graduates in professional practice.

For further information on this service or to reach out to our Year 04 Lead, please email r.hyde@mmu.ac.uk

PrintCity Network – 3D Printing Accelerator

PrintCity Network is a two-phase, fully-funded (ERDF) programme for Greater Manchester based SME’s at Manchester Met’s state-of-the-art PrintCity facility. The programme will take your business on a journey to learn about 3D printing, from current best practice to design ideas, and how your business could use 3D printing innovation within the design process.

Many AEC SME’s have already benefitted from the programme to date.

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Practice and Industry Team

Dr Mark Hammond
Dr Mark Hammond Senior Lecturer View profile
Amy Hanley
Amy Hanley Senior Lecturer View profile
Dr Sam Holden
Dr Sam Holden Lecturer in Architecture View profile
Stephen McCusker
Stephen McCusker Senior Lecturer, School Professional Skills Lead View profile
Rachel Newton
Rachel Newton PgCert Architecture and Contemporary Practice RIBA P3 Programme Leader View profile
Dawn Parke
Dawn Parke Master of Landscape Architecture Programme Leader View profile
Dr Dhruv Sookhoo
Dr Dhruv Sookhoo Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Urbanism View profile
Alberto V. Yebenes
Alberto V. Yebenes Lecturer in Architecture and Adaptive Reuse View profile