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Flights from Manchester to the bright lights of Las Vegas are returning from next year as Virgin Atlantic announces the latest route from its home in the North. Passengers will be able to choose from…
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UA92 (University Academy 92) is planning to expand its operations into Manchester city centre after surpassing growth forecasts. The higher education institution, founded by the Class of ‘92 and…
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The University of Manchester named number 1 in the UK, number 1 in Europe and second in the world for social and environmental impact The University is the only institution in the world to rank in the…
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UK Biobank, the world’s most significant source of data and biological samples for health researchers, has been successful in its £127.6m to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Infrastructure fund…
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News Summary: Cisco to join Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub (DiSH) to support the centre’s ambitions to be at the forefront of cybersecurity and innovation, stimulating economic growth. DiSH…
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Greater Manchester has set out how, over the next three years, it will build on its increasing status as a world-class digital destination - with data and technology playing a crucial role in…
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THE 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…
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The University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo, are pleased to announce the launch of a dual award PhD programme which complements the…
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An event to help all businesses take actionable steps on their journey to net zero is coming to Manchester Central on Monday 12 June 2023. Hosted by Manchester-based business development consultancy…
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Flights from Manchester Airport to China have returned to pre-pandemic levels and are expected to ‘significantly’ boost trade, tourism and investment. Hainan Airlines is now offering four fights per…
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