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Greater Manchester students first to access prestigious new computing certificate
Young people in Greater Manchester can get equipped with essential digital and AI skills thanks to a new Certificate in Applied Computing, which will form part of the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc). The certificate was developed by the Raspberry Pi...
UK operator Datum launches second Manchester data centre in Wythenshawe
Datum Datacentres has launched its newest facility, MCR2, in the heart of Wythenshawe in Manchester, marking a milestone for both the company and the city’s £500 million regeneration initiative. The Datum data centre, built in collaboration with Manchester City...
Creative and tech ‘mega-campus’ Campfield opens in St. John’s Manchester
Last night, Campfield a new Mega Campus opened in the heart of Manchester's exciting St John’s neighbourhood. The £17.5m creative and tech hub will provide co-working spaces aimed at startups, media companies and creative businesses. Inside, there’s 83,000 square feet...
Manchester will be the home of the UK’s new Industrial Strategy
This week it was announced that Manchester will be the home of the Government’s new Industrial Strategy – and that could bring a "significant benefit” to the city, business leaders say. Sir Keir Starmer hopes the ten-year strategy will be a “turning point for...
Greater Manchester Strengthens Global Ties on Japan Mission 2025
Greater Manchester launched its most ambitious international mission to date, sending its largest ever delegation to Japan. Led by Mayor Andy Burnham, Councillor Bev Craig and Honorary Consul to Japan in Greater Manchester Jo Ahmed MBE, the delegation brought together...
Greater Manchester named on 2024 CDP Cities ‘A List’ for climate action
Greater Manchester has been recognised as one of the top-performing cities in the world for environmental transparency and action, earning a place on the 2024 CDP Cities A List. The city region is one of just 112 cities globally and among a small number in the UK to...