We need to create environments where people can meet, thrive and connect. A place that brings success for the people and businesses who live and work here as well as attracts and retains talent - Martyn Evans, Creative Director @landsec_uandi
Andy Miah, Chair of Science Communication & Future Media @BScProfPolicing , talking @BeyondCnf about what immersive technologies mean today, embracing AI in education and ‘skill- aborating’ with Factory International, MITIH and the Dreamlab.
@JuliaFawcett, CEO @The_Lowry , reflecting on ENO’s recent announcement it is to make Manchester its new home: “Across GM we know our cultural value and there’s power in our collective strength.”
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“This is the UK’s creative capital”, said Andy Burnham. “Culture is critical to life in GM. Build strong pathways for young people into the creative economy with schools and industry working together to give British culture the edge - a major export industry.” @GMWorkandSkills
Great insight from Laia Gasch, Director, World Cities Forum. Top takeaways: Culture is essential to be a successful global city. It’s the golden thread to boost jobs, regenerate neighbourhoods, bolster tourism , health community and identity.
@BeyondCnf@SalfordCouncil
Are YOU brave enough to touch one of Dig Media’s archives and catapult yourself into the past?
Anastasia did and find what happened...
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#madeinmediacity#documentary#mediacity#archivefootage
Speaker News: Alexander Whitley is award-winning choreographer at @WhitleyDanceCo. His pioneering work with digital tech has placed him at the forefront of #innovation in contemporary #dance. He focuses on use of #motion-tracking and interactive tech:
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Find out first hand from Anthony Hatton who leads the MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub on how its innovators and creators are helping to boost the local economy through the myriad of opportunities it brings to the creative industries.
MediaCity's ARRIVE workspace is booming: 6,000 sq ft new sign-ups! TK Property Group quadruples to 40 desks in Blue Tower. IRS Recruitment & Untegr8 Solutions join White Tower. Our hub fuels growth!
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Baroness Jones visited MediaCity, meeting innovative businesses backed by @InnovateUK, @GMBizBoard, @SalfordUni & @SalfordCouncil. She tried @MyManu_'s AI translation earbuds, experienced @DreamLabUK's Apple Vision Pro demos, and explored @ScenegraphS's VR mindfulness.
Lots happening in MediaCity today. As the sun came out in Salford, MediaCity’s answer to celebrity gardener Monty Don - Tony Appleton and Peter Alford proudly raised the prestigious Green Flag Award. It’s official..our green spaces and gardens are the best in the UK.
Granada Reports legend @lucymitv has announced she’ll be stepping away from the screen on 1 August. A well known MediaCity face from the start, we wish you all the very best!
@ITV#lucymeacock#mediacity
🎨👨💻 Artists wanted! FutureEverything's Cultural Accelerator @MediaCityUK now open. Explore emerging tech, develop projects, showcase work. Funding up to £25k available. Deadline: July 10th. Apply now Artist open call: Cultural Accelerator - Future Everything