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Greater Manchester Institute of Technology launch highlights the future of technical education

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A celebration to mark the opening of a new multi-million-pound technical institute took place in Salford yesterday (Wednesday 17 May).

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Greater Manchester Institute of Technology puts collaboration at the heart of success

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In February 2026, the doors of a new technical skills hub opened at the University of Salford. This was more than the launch of a building - it marked the coming together of industry and education across the city region.

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Greater Manchester Institute of Technology to open in September 2023

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A new multi-million-pound technical education institute in Greater Manchester will open to students in September 2023, after being granted a licence by the Department for Education.

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Greater Manchester Mayoral Elections: Virtual Hustings on Transport

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

All GM Mayoral Candidates will debate the topic of transport across Greater Manchester and answer questions from the public at a virtual hustings hosted by the University of Salford on Wednesday 31 March at 19:00.

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Greater Manchester universities have leading role in nation's recovery from pandemic

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Greater Manchester universities are supporting Universities UK’s economic and social recovery campaign #GettingResults to help people and businesses recover from the wide-ranging damage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Greater Manchester Universities launch programme to boost SME growth

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Funding has been secured to ensure more micro and small businesses in the region can access OPEN SME: the online support platform available 24/7. The OPEN SME platform was launched in March 2022 and has seen over 400 businesses access and utilise the...

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Greater Manchester universities unite to drive nature recovery at IPBES-12 event

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

The 12th Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-12) will be hosted in Manchester this February, with almost a thousand delegates expected to attend from over one hundred countries from 3...

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Greater Manchester's universities and colleges announce plans to work more closely together

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Fourteen colleges and universities across Greater Manchester have come together with a joint commitment to addressing the skills and economic challenges facing the region.

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Greater Manchester’s universities and industry partners are powering national progress

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Leaders from industry, government, academia and civic organisations gathered on Wednesday 25 March 2026 to demonstrate how Greater Manchester is strengthening its position as one of the UK’s most dynamic centres of innovation and economic growth.

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Find out about green careers. Discover resources and opportunities to help shape your future.

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