Tag: MediaCityUK

Scooters at MediaCity. Photo Credit: taken by Andrew Fisher

“E-scooters offer a unique and innovative way of getting around cities” – The future of Salford transport

E-Scooters could play an important role in Salford’s future transport infrastructure, says a researcher at the the city’s university.

David Young, Vice CEO of Innovation Exchange; Sherin Mathew, CEO of Innovation Exchange; Mo Isap, CEO of IN4.0 Group; and Bella Copland, Programme Delivery Manager at HOST.

“We are on a mission to make technology widely available”

The arrival of leading experts in artificial intelligence is set to boost technical training and career opportunities in Salford – […]

The Lowry - Copyright credit: Davide Graziosi

“We are delighted to finally get Future Cargo out on the road” – The Lowry’s first outdoor show to premier in June

A sci-fi dance performed in a haulage truck will be the Lowry theatre’s first outdoor show later this month. Future […]

this image was taken by me, Sophie Hodgetts

“Things are looking up” – Box on the Docks welcomes visitors to MediaCityUK

Visitors to MediaCityUK have a fresh spot to grab a drink thanks to the launch of the new Box on the Docks this month.

Photo Credit: Luke Gregory

MediaCityUK economic success found to be strongly linked to the presence of the BBC

A new report has found that more than 10,000 jobs have been created in the digital sector in Salford, following […]

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MediaCityUK to launch its first virtual Wellness LIVE event

Credit: https://www.mediacityuk.co.uk/whats-on/event/wellbeinglive/ MediaCityUK has joined forces with innovation hub HOST, the Home of Skills & Technology, BUPA, and supported by Salford […]

The Lowry are offering free virtual tours via Smartify. Credit: The Lowry via Flickr

LS Lowry’s “Landscapes of Salford” made available to view from home during lockdown

LS Lowry’s depictions of Salford have been made available to view from home as part of a virtual tour. Through […]

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“The brand has built a loyal customer base” – Chapati Café is set up to open a new eatery in MediaCityUK

Chapati Café, an independent Asian restaurant located on Blue Road, is opening a new eatery in MediaCityUK this week.  The Café will […]

Social 7 Owner Cara Taylor is currently hiring out the venue's floor to the BBC and ITV for filming during the pandemic. (Image credit: Mikey Partington).

“We had to adapt or die really” – Media City venue adjusts to pandemic by hosting BBC and ITV

Media City venue Social 7 has adapted to the outbreak of Covid-19 by hiring its space out to major broadcasters […]

Helena Worthington stood in front of her 'Box on the Docks' design

“I have pride in Salford”: Gogglebox star creates Box on the Docks mural

Credit: Nathan Chandler Photography Gogglebox regular and Salford University student Helena Worthington has created a mural in honour of her hometown.  The fine art student, who […]