I had the privilege of attending the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit, hosted by The University of Manchester from 7-9 October 2024. This prestigious event drew over 600 leaders from the world's top universities, all gathered to discuss the future of higher education and its profound…
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WOMEX – Worldwide Music Expo – is the most international and culturally diverse music meeting in the world and the biggest conference of the global music scene, featuring a trade fair, talks, films and showcase concerts. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year in Manchester’s very own Manchester…
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The UK Town and Gown Association (UKTGA) is an association of community practitioners that aims to strengthen the relationship between universities and the communities where their students reside. They connect and support the professional development of members, ultimately contributing to making…
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TripAdvisor has ranked Dakota Manchester as the second-best hotel in the United Kingdom for 2024. In a roundup outlining the 30 best luxury hotels in the UK, Dakota Manchester was named in this prestigious list. Operations Director Matt Townley has remarked on what an “honour it is” for the Dakota…
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This September, thestudio is launching the EventSmart tool in partnership with Greengage Solutions. EventSmart is the first carbon calculator for venues, tracking the carbon footprint of meetings and events. The tool evaluates carbon emissions based on various factors and provides clients a tailored…
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The grand opening of The Reach at Piccadilly took place on July 9, 2024, in Manchester. This stunning new hotel features 215 guest rooms and eight suites, as well as a ground-floor restaurant and bar called Lock 84. Guests can enjoy wine, dining, and watching canal boats navigate the stretch of…
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The British Restaurant Awards 2024 took place in London on August 29th, celebrating the finest establishments across the UK’s culinary scene. Among the winners, Peter Street Kitchen claimed the prestigious title of Best Culinary Experience, recognised for its unmatched fusion of Japanese and Mexican…
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With exactly one year to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 kicks off in Sunderland, excitement is sweeping across the host nation in anticipation of what will be the biggest and most accessible celebration of women’s rugby ever. As celebrations take place across the host cities, an…
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The LTA has confirmed Manchester’s AO Arena will again host a Davis Cup Finals Group Stage later this year. The event, a key stage of the men’s ‘World Cup of Tennis’, will enable fans up and down the country to see some of the world’s best players, with Britain to take on three other nations from…
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The news that MTV has chosen Manchester as host city for this year's prestigious MTV EMAs has been welcomed by city leaders and partners, along with the anticipated multi-million-pound boost it is expected to provide for the local economy, whilst at the same time significantly boosting Manchester's…
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