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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…
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…
Greater Manchester launches £50 million fund for innovation
Advanced materials & manufacturing , Digital, cyber & AI , Life sciences & healthcare innovation
Greater Manchester is backing five innovative projects with £50 million to drive growth and create jobs in sectors ranging from…
Irish companies double down on investment in the North of
All
Irish companies are opening new offices, creating jobs and helping to deliver some of Greater Manchester’s biggest building projects, as…
Manchester named UK’s most AI ready city for third year
Digital, cyber & AI
Manchester has been crowned the UK’s most AI-ready city in 2026, according to new research. For the third consecutive year, Manchester…
