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University of Manchester ranked world’s number one university for sustainability
Education & skills
The University of Manchester has been ranked first in the world for progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Times…
Greater Manchester wins landmark bid to host the TV Festival
Creative & media
Greater Manchester has been announced as the new host city for the TV Festival from 2027, following an extensive bidding…
Why the UK’s nuclear medicine future will be built in
Life sciences & healthcare innovation
Manchester is one of the few UK city regions well placed to progress nuclear medicine capability, and for US companies…
Manchester ranked UK’s best performing city for FDI outside London
Advanced materials & manufacturing , Creative & media , Digital, cyber & AI , Financial, professional, business services , Life sciences & healthcare innovation , Low carbon
The North West remained one of the UK’s top four regions for attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in 2025…
Manchester United secures land for new 100,000-seat stadium
Place , Sport
Manchester United has secured the majority of the land required to build a new 100,000-seat stadium, marking a major milestone…
University of Manchester in top 40 in QS World University
The University of Manchester has been ranked in the top 40 universities globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027. The…
Award-winning Irish animation studio Kavaleer launches UK operation in Manchester
Creative & media
Kavaleer, the acclaimed Irish animation studio, is opening its first overseas office at Campfield, Manchester’s creative and technology campus in…
MediaCity launches Ultimate World Cup playground
Sport
MediaCity announces its biggest programme of events to date for the World Cup, from baller-league style football pitch to big…
New £10.5m Greater Manchester production fund to supercharge film and
Creative & media
A NEW £10.5m fund is launching to attract major film and TV projects to Greater Manchester, support local production companies,…
