Manchester Metropolitan University
SODA academics showcase Manchester’s creativity at SXSW in Texas
Head of SODA, Jill Griffiths, and Research and Innovation Lead at SODA, Professor Kirsty Fairclough, have recently represented SODA and Manchester Met at SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.
March 18, 2025
Renowned Manchester producer Dan Winch hosts masterclass talk at SODA
Last week the School of Digital Arts (SODA) was delighted to host a masterclass talk with Dan Winch, Manchester based Producer (A Very English Scandal, Black Mirror: Beyond the Sea, Brian and Maggie). Dan spoke …
February 25, 2025
SODA hosts a series of talks and masterclasses for Talent Lab 2025
We recently welcomed a host of leading industry names in the world of digital arts for Talent Lab 2025, a full week of insightful talks, masterclasses, workshops and screenings for …
February 11, 2025
SODA Games Design Students Raise Over £200 for Charity in Creative Gaming Showcase
Students from the BSc Games Design course at the School of Digital Arts (SODA) recently hosted a fundraising event, raising over £200 so far for Everyone Can, a local charity …
January 24, 2025
BAFTA honour for SODA Filmmaking Senior Lecturer
Producer of ‘Hoard’ Loran Dunn named as BAFTA breakthrough talent The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has named a Manchester Met senior lecturer and the producer of …
November 25, 2024
DⱯRK shines a light on climate change at new HOME exhibition
A research group at the School of Digital Arts (SODA) has contributed its work and expertise to a new exhibition focusing on climate change. The exhibition, Songs for the Storm …
October 23, 2024
SODA Filmmaking student creates visuals for Manchester Psych Fest 2024
School of Digital Arts (SODA) Filmmaking student Jayden Roy Crooks recently created a series of stunning visuals that were displayed throughout Manchester Psych Fest 2024. Manchester Psych Fest is an …
October 1, 2024
Filmmaking graduate judged by industry icon for top arts prize
Alina Akbar’s film will be aired on global network of screens including London’s Piccadilly Gardens
September 24, 2024
Creative Partnership Announced Between Modal and Abandon Normal Devices (AND)
Abandon Normal Devices will curate programme of exhibitions and events exploring emerging technologies and digital futures Arts organisation AND are renowned for producing AND Festival, the UK’s only nomadic, site-responsive …
July 25, 2024
Manchester School of Art Degree Show 2024 at SODA
The renowned Manchester School of Art Degree Show launched its 2024 exhibition on 14 June. The exhibition displayed the work of 1,400 final-year Art, Design, Fashion, Digital Arts, Performance and …
June 25, 2024