

Modal: New School of Digital Arts gallery launches with game engine culture exhibition International artists explore how our relationship to images, sounds, and interactivity is transformed by technologies. A new …
New £35m School supports Manchester’s ambition to become one of world’s leading digital cities. Oscar-winning film director Danny Boyle has formally opened Manchester Metropolitan University’s pioneering School of Digital Arts …
We caught up with Dr Chris Whiter, Lecturer in Sound Design (Video Games) at SODA to hear more about his experience as composer for the new DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of …
‘Allotment’ named Best Animation at RTS North West Student Awards. A team of animation students have picked up the prestigious award for Best Animation at the Royal Television Society Student …
Former senior PlayStation executive and University alumnus Simon Rutter has joined the School of Digital Arts (SODA). Rutter is the former Executive Vice President, Head of European Business Operations at …
Manchester Metropolitan University has welcomed the UK Minister of State for Higher Education and Further Education to learn how Degree Apprenticeships are delivering powerful benefits for students, employers and the …
We have been inundated with fantastic digital artwork submissions for the inaugural See Yourself in SODA competition and – after much deliberation from our panel of judges – we’re delighted …
Dr Kirsty Fairclough is part of Mayor Andy Burnham’s new cultural initiative
Innovative new course recognised with industry standard for job readiness Manchester Metropolitan University’s Digital User Experience (UX) degree apprenticeship programme has gained Tech Industry Gold Accreditation – the industry standard …
The Institute of Coding’s first cohort of digital Skills Bootcamp students have graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University, re-entering the workforce with additional digital skills tailored to the needs of today’s …
Dr Kirsty Fairclough and Jamie Birkett discuss how SODA is working with new technologies to create the next generation of audio experiences Manchester’s musical landscape needs little introduction – from …
More than 500 global companies have a presence in the North, with over half in the North West The digital and creative sector in the North continues to expand onto …
Dr Kirsty Fairclough and John Willis represent the School of Digital Arts (SODA) at the BEYOND Conference in Belfast this week, hosting a panel discussion on SODA’s role in driving …
Senior Lecturer in Documentary at the School of Digital Arts (SODA), Nia Dryhurst, has been nominated for Grierson and BAFTA Cymru awards for her powerful S4C documentary, DRYCH: Chwaer Fach, …
Widening access to creative and digital courses New scholarships to support students from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds on creative and digital technology degree courses have been launched at …
Manchester writer, artist and games developer joins School of Digital Arts Award winning Manchester writer, artist and games developer Dan Hett has joined the School of Digital Arts (SODA) as …
University to deliver Government-funded Skills Bootcamps to boost careers opportunities through the Institute of Coding Manchester Metropolitan University will harness its digital and business expertise to run new Skills Bootcamps, …
Marianne R. Petit and Anjali Vats will share their experience and expertise An artist-educator whose work blends technology and traditional storytelling and a race, law and popular culture expert have …
In the third of our In Conversation series, experts from SODA chat to our new Visiting Scholar – Marianne Petit. Marianne R. Petit is an artist and educator whose work …
Andrew King set the online crypto market ablaze with his playful CryptoKnitties sale A Manchester Metropolitan University lecturer has created an online crypto market storm by developing the latest digital …
Global Reach 2021 maps North’s digital and creative growth Preliminary findings from research by SODA and Prolific North into the global reach of the region’s digital and creative businesses will …
In the second of our In Conversation series, experts from SODA chat to our new visiting professor – internationally renowned animator, Michael Dudok De Wit. Michael Dudok de Wit was born and …
Project launched by Forever in association with Universal Music UK and the National Portrait Gallery The world’s first voice-interactive portrait, In the room with Nile Rodgers, has been informed by research …
Michael Dudok de Wit and Barry Adamson will share their expertise as Visiting Professors The School of Digital Arts (SODA) has appointed two new Visiting Professors – internationally renowned musician, …
25 March 2021 In the first of our In Conversation series, experts from SODA chat to our new visiting professor- internationally renowned musician, composer, writer, photographer and filmmaker Barry Adamson. The talk will …
See Yourself in SODA* is a chance to showcase your work in the virtual exhibition space of our brand-new school at Manchester Metropolitan University opening in September 2021. We’re looking …
Innovative new school on creative team awarded funding to develop ideas for Festival UK* 2022 The School of Digital Arts (SODA) has been shortlisted to take part in a national …
On 25 November 2020, experts from SODA introduced the Audience With A Hero project. Find out more and watch the event below. This event is brought to you as part …
Dr Kirsty Fairclough discusses how SODA can help the creative sector to bounce back from COVID The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly been hugely disruptive for our creative and cultural sectors. …
School of Digital Arts sponsor an event featuring Netflix at Creative Coalition 2020 University academics will explore the future of digital storytelling, sustainability and the viability of virtual alongside leading …
From 9 – 11 November 2020, SODA will be taking part in a series of events as part of Creative Coalition 2020, the UK’s largest online festival for the creative …
Innovative programme devised with BBC, Magnetic North and other digital companies The first Digital UX degree apprenticeship in the country has been launched by Manchester Metropolitan University’s School of Digital …
Research will identify success of tech, marketing, creative and media sectors The School of Digital Arts (SODA), at Manchester Metropolitan University, has announced a new research partnership with Prolific North …
On 22 October 2020, experts from SODA introduced our brand new Collaborative Labs. Find out more and watch the event below. This event is brought to you as part of BBC …
On 20 October 2020, the heads of SODA hosted an online event to launch the School’s new undergraduate curriculum to an audience of teachers and Further Education professionals from across …
On 23 September 2019 we hosted The Future of Storytelling: an evening of stories, insights and conversation with Danny Boyle and some of the leading voices in digital storytelling streamed …
A tour with Molly Soda Live streamed on July 29 2020, we collaborated with Manchester International Festival to provide a unique insight into Your Progress Will Be Saved by LaTurbo …