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Manchester Esports Academy launches with promise to give local youngsters access to multi-billion pound video game industry
IN4 Group’s gametech division has launched the Manchester Esports Academy (MEA), a first-of-its-kind, junior professional esports education and skills programme for young people in Greater Manchester from the ages of 8 to 16, giving them access to career opportunities...
Manchester Airport announces return of direct flights to Las Vegas
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will launch a new route from Manchester Airport directly to Las Vegas, making Manchester only UK airport outside London to fly directly to the West Coast of the USA. The carrier will run three flights a week to Las Vegas from June 2,...
UA92 to open new business school in Salford to keep pace with rising student numbers
UA92 is set to open a business school at Bruntwood Works’ Baskerville House to keep pace with rising numbers of students, adding to its current Old Trafford campus. The university will move into space previously occupied by white goods retailer AO. UA92’s new Salford...
Government announces £72 million boost for train services in Manchester
Manchester and the North of England are set to benefit from a £72 million injection of funding for upgrades to rail services. It is hoped the upgrade of the city’s rail infrastructure will result in fewer delays and more reliable trains across the North of England. ...
Greater Manchester sets next chapter towards being a world-leading digital city region
Greater Manchester has set out how it will build on its increasing status as a world-class digital destination , over the next three years. Data and technology will play a crucial role in making the city region a greener, fairer and more prosperous place. Greater...
Mayor Unveils New Plan For Equal Pathways to Technical Education and University for School Leavers
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has outlined new ambitious plans to create two equal pathways for young people when they make their GCSE choices – one academic and one focussed on technical careers. As part of the Trailblazer Devolution Deal, Greater...