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University of Manchester ranked world number one in THE Impact Rankings

by Helen Gaikstaite | Apr 22, 2021 | Insights

The University of Manchester has been ranked number one in the world in the Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings, which measures social and environmental impact towards the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is the first time in the...

Science and Industry Museum awarded £4.3m for visionary decarbonisation project

by Helen Gaikstaite | Apr 16, 2021 | Insights

The Science and Industry Museum has been awarded £4.3m by the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to transform the museum’s environmental sustainability and place zero carbon technology at the heart of the museum’s visitor experience. The museum explores...

Scholarships to boost digital skills among underrepresented and disadvantaged groups

by Helen Gaikstaite | Apr 9, 2021 | Insights

Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Lancashire Digital Skills Partnership are partnering with Northcoders, a Manchester-based software development training provider, to offer 24 fully-funded scholarships to people who are disadvantaged or underrepresented in the...

StreamGM shines a spotlight on Greater Manchester culture

by Helen Gaikstaite | Mar 26, 2021 | Insights

A new digital streaming service will showcase diverse cultural events and acts from Greater Manchester to local, national and global audiences. StreamGM builds on the incredible achievements of United We Stream GM, launched on April 3rd, 2020, in swift response to the...

Ofcom to build tech hub in Manchester ahead of online safety role

by Helen Gaikstaite | Mar 26, 2021 | Insights

Ofcom has announced plans to open a major new digital and technology hub in Manchester, with the creation of up to 150 new jobs by 2025. Ofcom regulates communications in the UK – from broadcasting to telecoms and the postal service. It is now preparing for new duties...

BBC announces further expansion of MediaCityUK base

by Helen Gaikstaite | Mar 19, 2021 | Insights

The BBC has revealed ambitious plans for more power and decision-making in the North, with further expansion of its presence at MediaCityUK in Salford. Currently, half the BBC is based outside of London, with departments including Sport, 5 Live and Children’s having...
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