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We are the legacy of a research partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University.
MACTRI (Manchester Community Training & Research Institute) is an Open Awards Centre

The Latest at MACTRI
News, Events, Publications, Celebrations, Papers, Press Releases
We are pleased to share our publications, training and research, such as:
- Our research into the use of Traditional and Complimentary Medicines (T&CM) in the Community
- Young Manchester Research: Tackling Racial Injustice
- Making Education a Priority (MEaP): International Research
- MEaP Academy Scholars’ Publishing Programme (MASPP)
- Keeping it Real, a BBC Outreach and MACTRI research project with young people
- Some of our advocacy such as Making Education a Priority (MEaP): International Advocacy at the United Nations – 1st Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent Dec 5 – 8, 2022
Our Latest News
International Decolonial Exchange Project Summer School Programme
MaCTRI Summer School hosts International Decolonial Exchange Project Summer School Programme Programme: International Decolonial Exchange Project in partnership with two Brazilian Universities. When is the programme taking place: September 27th, 12-6pm Location:...
3rd Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent 16 – 19 April 2024
Academic Lead: Dr Ornette D Clennon Related Post 1st Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent Dec 5 - 8, 2022 2nd Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent May 30 – June 2, 2023 A summary of the event, here Representing MaCTRI, I...
2nd Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent May 30 – June 2, 2023
Academic Lead: Dr Ornette D Clennon Related Post 1st Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent Dec 5 - 8, 2022 3rd session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent 16 – 19 April 2024 Here is a summary of the event. Representing...
I am delighted to welcome you to MACTRI’s blogsite! We are very honoured to house innovative and exciting community-led research projects that showcase the enormous intellectual and creative talents residing in our grassroots communities, across the country and beyond.
Dr Ornette D Clennon – Head of Institute
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Research
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- Procedure for the investigation of Misconduct in Research
- Research Ethics
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- Recognition of Prior Learning Policy
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