by Nikki Brown | Aug 14, 2025 | GMLEP News
Wigan and Leigh College has been named as one of only 10 in England to become a ‘construction technical excellence college’ (TECs), following an announcement today by the Government. The college will be part of a £100m plan to equip more than 40,000 future builders,...
by Nikki Brown | Aug 12, 2025 | GMLEP News
A new initiative, Grad Recharge, has launched to support out-of-work STEM graduates into digital careers in Greater Manchester. Delivered by Manchester Digital in partnership with Pathways CIC and commissioned by Manchester City Council, the Grad Recharge programme is...
by Phoebe Rowe | Aug 7, 2025 | GMLEP News
A key asset within Bruntwood SciTech’s £1.7bn Sister masterplan has officially received Grade II-listed status, marking a significant heritage milestone in the redevelopment of Manchester’s former UMIST campus. The 110,000 sq ft Renold Building, located just off...
by Nikki Brown | Aug 7, 2025 | GMLEP News
A pioneering fund has awarded £275,000 to a range of projects aiming to spark innovation in Greater Manchester’s “foundational economy”. Twenty-five businesses and organisations have been awarded grants of up to £11,000 from Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s...
by Nikki Brown | Aug 5, 2025 | GMLEP News
Trafford & Stockport College Group’s campuses will host a range a innovation and AI training events for businesses throughout August and September. The events are aimed at SMEs offering a chance chance for local businesses to explore emerging tech, share insights...
by Nikki Brown | Jul 31, 2025 | GMLEP News
Manchester City Council is set to earmark almost £250,000 to support grassroots music venues in the city and help them share the success of the city’s summer of music. In recent weeks, hundreds of thousands of music fans have converged on the city to celebrate its...