Work done by Stockport Council and partners under the Stockport Digital Inclusion Alliance to deliver its DigiKnow service is being recognised with a nomination in the 2023 iNetwork Innovation Awards, in the Substantial Impact Award category. The service helps to tackle digital exclusion in the … [Read more...]
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Public sector communications awards for fostering film project
A short film to encourage people from all backgrounds to consider fostering as part of a campaign by UK local authorities, including Stockport Council, has won two prestigious awards for public sector communications. “Any of Us” is the fifth – and most well-supported – film in all to be produced … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester tech leaders join Hong Kong trade mission
Business leaders representing the tech and digital business in Greater Manchester and the wider UK have taken part in a trade visit to Hong Kong. Organised by Richard Lowe, Tech West Advocates, the delegation sought to forge stronger connections and create partnership opportunities and make … [Read more...]
Platform81 sponsors Friendly Bench at Edgeley Park
Stockport marketing agency, Platform81, has sponsored a 'Friendly Bench' at Stockport County FC's Edgeley Park grounds to help combat loneliness and foster connections in the community. The Friendly Bench (pictured, photo courtesy of Stockport County FC) offers a space where people can sit and … [Read more...]
Town centre airport tech company makes global leadership appointment
AeroCloud, an airport management tech provider based in Stockport town centre's Highbank House, has announced the appointment of Jeff Gore to its global leadership team. Jeff Gore joins the firm as Vice President (VP) of Global Sales and will spearhead the business' sales function amid a period … [Read more...]
Stockport Council makes website more accessible for people with disabilities
Stockport Council has marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December by detailing how it has made its website more accessible. The council uses clear language and offers Recite Me assistive technology on its website, allowing visitors to tailor their experience according to … [Read more...]
2,500 new places open to applicants on AI and data science courses
An estimated 2,500 people are to develop new digital skills through government funding for new AI and data science conversion courses. £13.5 million funding will be shared among 18 universities in England to help more people find employment in the fast-growing AI and data science sectors, … [Read more...]
New digital platform wins award for improving orthopaedic care in Stockport
A digital platform with Stockport NHS input has won a national award for helping improve care for orthopaedic patients across Greater Manchester. The ‘myrecovery’ platform, delivered by Greater Manchester Orthopaedic Alliance (GMOA) clinicians, received the ‘Innovation’ award from the National … [Read more...]
£200 million funding announced to support in-demand skills training
£200 million funding for colleges and universities has been announced to offer training opportunities in key industries facing skills shortages. Targeted investment by the Department for Education announced on 10th November will match up will skills shortages and priority sectors identified by … [Read more...]
Stockport planning more activities to engage residents with digital after Digitober
Following Greater Manchester's 'Digitober' month of activity, Stockport Council has announced plans to further engage residents with digital as part of its Town of Culture programme. During October, the council showcased many of the ways Stockport is using digital technology, and culminated in … [Read more...]
New AI Safety Institute launched in global first
Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has launched a new AI Safety Institute, the first such organisation in the world, that will address harmful capabilities of this emerging technology. The organisation is the evolution of the government's Frontier AI Taskforce and will be advised by industry … [Read more...]
New creative placemaking programme commissioned for Stockport town centre
Stockport Council has commissioned cultural organisation, FutureEverything, to deliver a new creative placemaking programme in Stockport town centre. The programme is funded primarily by the Arts Council England’s Cultural Development Fund (CDF), aims to make Stockport a centre for creativity … [Read more...]
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