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Nearly £50 million unlocked for world-leading UK Biobank following new industry backing

Nearly £50 million unlocked for world-leading UK Biobank following new industry backing

by Nikki Brown | Jul 31, 2024 | GMLEP News

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced it will provide around £8 million worth of cloud computing storage access to support UK Biobank, the world’s leading biomedical database based in Greater Manchester. Research being used to develop new ways to prevent, diagnose...
Manchester and Salford claim top spots in SAS AI Cities Index 2024

Manchester and Salford claim top spots in SAS AI Cities Index 2024

by Nikki Brown | Jul 24, 2024 | GMLEP News

Manchester has been named the UK’s most AI-ready city outside London, according to a report from AI and analytics software firm SAS with Salford also rising the ranks to third. Researchers looked at the number of AI-related companies in each city, the number of...
24-hour transport pilot to launch from September with new night bus services in parts of Greater Manchester

24-hour transport pilot to launch from September with new night bus services in parts of Greater Manchester

by Nikki Brown | Jul 22, 2024 | GMLEP News

A 24-hour transport pilot will get underway in parts of Greater Manchester from September 1 as the Bee Network looks to support the region’s night-time economy and those who work within it, from hospitality staff to health and logistics workers. Night buses will run...
“Greater Manchester is ready to build”: Mayor steps up housing ambition and unveils landlord charter

“Greater Manchester is ready to build”: Mayor steps up housing ambition and unveils landlord charter

by Nikki Brown | Jul 18, 2024 | GMLEP News

Greater Manchester is stepping up its plans to tackle the housing crisis by delivering new homes and improving standards in the rental sector with a pioneering new deal for renters and landlords. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has announced an offer to the...
Greater Manchester reveals plans for MBacc a new vision for technical education

Greater Manchester reveals plans for MBacc a new vision for technical education

by Nikki Brown | Jul 11, 2024 | GMLEP News

Today GM Business Board member Andy Burnham brought together over 200 employers and educators to unveil proposals for the core subjects of the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate, known as the MBacc – which he describes as “a game-changing new vision for technical...
Planning permission submitted for visionary advanced sustainable materials and manufacturing hub in Atom Valley

Planning permission submitted for visionary advanced sustainable materials and manufacturing hub in Atom Valley

by Nikki Brown | Jul 11, 2024 | GMLEP News

Planning permission has been submitted for an advanced sustainable materials and manufacturing hub, the Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Centre (SMMC), which will be located in Atom Valley. Atom Valley is one of six growth locations in Greater Manchester (GM)...
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