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World-first AI Partnership Between The University of Manchester and Microsoft
Digital, cyber & AI
The University of Manchester becomes first university in the world to provide Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to all students and staff. 65,000 staff and students…
Mayor Unveils Plan to Reindustrialise Greater Manchester
All
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham calls for overhaul of skills system to power future economic growth. In a keynote…
Atom Valley Northern Gateway Mayoral Development Corporation Established
Advanced materials & manufacturing , Low carbon
The Atom Valley Northern Gateway Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), a major new delivery vehicle that will unlock large scale regeneration,…
Global Financial Information Services Provider Fitch Group Expands Investment in
Financial, professional, business services
Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services, has announced the opening of a new office in Manchester, boosting local…
Green Light for £45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail Plans
All , Public Realm
Joint work to start immediately with Government on detailed plans and business case for new Liverpool-Manchester railway – which will…
MIDAS Monthly | January 2026 | 1000 New T Level
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The beginning of a new year is a time for planning and looking to the future. Our January newsletter is…
Greater Manchester Employers Pledge 1000 New T Level Placements
Advanced materials & manufacturing , Creative & media , Digital, cyber & AI , Financial, professional, business services , Life sciences & healthcare innovation , Low carbon
Top employers have backed the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc) by pledging more than 1000 new T Level placements across the city region. This landmark moment comes weeks after…
Manchester and Opportunity London Announce Area Takeover at UKREiiF 2026
Real Estate
Manchester and Opportunity London have secured a dedicated space at The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which…
Peel Waters Submits Outline Planning Application for Manchester Waters Masterplan
Real Estate
Waterside regeneration specialists, Peel Waters, have submitted an outline planning application to Trafford Council for the next phases of the…
