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Historic England lists Manchester’s Renold Building
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...
Projects across Greater Manchester’s foundational economy get £275,000 to trial innovative ideas
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...
Trafford & Stockport College Group invite businesses to explore emerging technologies
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...
Manchester City Council Council reveals plan to turn big gig revenue into support for smaller venues
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...
Daikin UK, Generation C and GMCA launch Climate Education Programme in Greater Manchester schools to inspire green careers
Daikin UK, a leader in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions, and climate education specialist Generation C has announced a new partnership, supported by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The collaboration will deliver...
Analysis of Greater Manchester’s major investment projects provides key insights into local skills gaps
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has released a series of 10 reports analysing the economic and labour market landscape of each borough in the region. The reports have been produced as part of the research for the GM Local Skills Improvement Plan, which is a...