Director of Eurovision Song Contest announced as new Visiting Professor at Manchester Met
Manchester Metropolitan University is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Green CBE as Visiting Professor of Global Events, Culture and Entertainment.
Commencing July 1, 2025, the Professorship will span three years and aims to support Events Management students by providing industry-leading expertise and practical advice.
The appointment also formally recognises the longstanding relationship between Manchester Met and Martin, whose work on events such as the London 2012 Olympics opening and closing ceremonies, Hull City of Culture 2017 programme and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is widely lauded in the events industry.
Martin is currently Director of the Eurovision Song Contest at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in Geneva, leading the global delivery of the world’s biggest music show.
The 2025 Contest in Basel was watched by 166 million people and generated 2 billion social media interactions.
This strategic appointment aligns with Manchester Met’s commitment to delivering a future-focused curriculum that bridges academic theory with industry practice and world-class expertise.
Martin Green, newly appointed Visiting Professor of Global Events, Culture and Entertainment at Manchester Met, said: “I am deeply passionate about live events and have focused a lot of my career on delivering experiences that people truly remember, so I would love to pass on as much industry advice and expertise as I can.
“Being honoured with a Visiting Professorship at Manchester Met provides a fantastic opportunity for me to share my professional knowledge with the events organisers of the future. I can’t wait to work alongside the students and help to prepare them for, what I certainly believe to be, an exciting and fulfilling career.”
Professor Hannah Holmes, Dean of Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, said: “Martin’s work in large-scale entertainment events is exemplary, creative, and has helped position the UK as a place to host events, so we’re incredibly pleased to formalise our relationship with Martin with his Visiting Professorship here at Manchester Met.
“The students on the Events Management degree programmes in particular will benefit from Martin’s wit, wisdom and joy in his profession so we’re looking forward to seeing all the work they will achieve together.”
Manchester Met consistently strives to provide an outstanding student experience while ensuring excellent graduate futures through meaningful industry connections.
Students in the Events Management programmes will have unprecedented access to Martin’s expertise through guest lectures and other opportunities throughout the academic year.
This hands-on approach will enrich their learning experience on the Event Management programmes and prepare them for successful careers in the global events industry.
The addition of Martin to the team further enhances the University’s reputation as a leader in events education. To find out more about Manchester Met’s Events Management programmes, please visit the website.
