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 Phoebe Rowe | Jul 18, 2025 | Business News, GMLEP News
On 16 to 17 July 2025, Manchester proudly hosted the prestigious UK Space Conference, the United Kingdom’s premier space sector event that brings together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and international stakeholders. With thousands of delegates arriving...