Skip to main content

News

September 2, 2010 Manchester biotech firm Epistem strikes distribution deal with Veritas in Japan
Biotechnology company Epistem has entered into an agreement with Veritas Corporation to exclusively market and distribute Epistem’s scientific research services in Japan.
September 1, 2010 Manchester Airport welcomes the world’s largest passenger plane, the A380
The first Emirates A380 has landed at Manchester Airport. Emirates will operate a daily Manchester-Dubai service, making Manchester the first regional airport anywhere in the world to handle A380 flights every day.
September 1, 2010 Angie Robinson joins MIDAS as Chief Executive
Angie Robinson has taken up her new role as Chief Executive of MIDAS, Manchester’s Investment Development Agency Service.
August 25, 2010 Percentage of Manchester ‘A’ Graders above the national average
The percentage of A-levels sat by students at Manchester schools and awarded ‘A’ grades in exam results published today is higher than that nationally.
August 24, 2010 Name your Number moves to msp
Manchester Science Parks (msp) has welcomed new tenant, Name Your Number Ltd (NYN), to its Corridor site, one of msp’s four current locations.
August 20, 2010 Professor John Brooks appointed new Chair of Corridor Manchester
Corridor Manchester has appointed Professor John Brooks, Vice Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) as its new Chair.
August 13, 2010 Manchester media movers strengthen Singapore links
Manchester Business Club event brings innovative media companies together.
August 11, 2010 BBC Philarmonic serenades guests at Salford Cathedral gardens opening
The first phase of improvements to Chapel Street’s public spaces was officially unveiled today with an afternoon tea party in the new grounds of Salford Cathedral.
August 9, 2010 Shine TV selects the Sharp Project for new BBC kids show
Shine TV has kicked off a new BBC children's series at Manchester's newest production base, the Sharp Project in east Manchester. Filming for the show, 'My Genius Idea', has started and nine 30 minute programmes will be broadcast on CBBC later this year.
August 4, 2010 ‘Hello’ Northwest initiative proving popular with investors
‘Hello Northwest’, the soft landing service offering free office space for new investors into the region, has got off to a flying start, according to figures published today.