Tag: Technology

BEYOND Conference 2025

More than 1,000 attendees expected as Beyond conference returns to Salford

A conference exploring the future of creativity, technology and innovation is returning to Salford today with more than 1,000 people […]

WERiT invest £8 million in Irlam

Nine new jobs created in Irlam thanks to £8m investment by WERiT

Nine new jobs have been created in Irlam after a package fabrication company opened its expanded production site following an […]

MediaCity technology group awards £300k funding to tech projects

MediaCity technology group awards £300k funding to tech projects

MediaCity Immersive Technologies has awarded over £330,000 in funding to six ‘ground-breaking’ projects across Greater Manchester. The MediaCity Immersive Technologies […]

Credits: George Icke

New “ground-breaking hub” for gaming and technology for Media City

A new “ground-breaking hub” focusing on developing virtual careers is set to be built at Media City. The “people-centred hub” […]

Scooters at MediaCity. Photo Credit: taken by Andrew Fisher

“They come zooming past and it’s a shock” – Industry standard sounds to be tested for e-scooters to help cut crashes

A set of industry standard sounds are set to be developed in Salford and tested globally this week and with the hope of being added to the e-scooters.

John Wassell, Creative Director at Walk the Plank

“Walk The Plank have never done anything on this scale within 30 years”- Salford experts lead massive outdoor art project

Salford-based outdoor art experts Walk The Plank are inviting 20,000 people to light up  UK landscapes for a Green Space, Dark […]

Dr. Alex Fenton at the launch of the US Sorted app.

“Every thousand steps recorded in the app, we make a donation to Mind” – Salford University’s new mental wellbeing app

A mental wellbeing app has been launched by the University of Salford at a walk in Peel Park today. US […]

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 – […]

Copyright- Tracey Gibbs

“Come and share the warmth of Salfordians”- artists create virtual reality hugs

Young adults and adults with a physical disability in Salford are being asked to share their memories of hugs to be developed into a 10 minute narrative told through theatre puppetry.

Press release image from Matt. Permission to use.

Salford manufacturer secures ‘Made Smarter’ support for technology investment

A Salford furniture manufacturer has secured support from Made Smarter, the movement helping smaller enterprises join the fourth industrial revolution. […]