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Katie Gallagher OBE
@katiegallagheruk.bsky.social
Managing Director of Manchester Digital, Chair of UK Tech Cluster Group and emotional support animal to middle aged goths.
Acting out of EXTREME disorganisation and desperation. I'm getting married next Friday & haven't organised a DJ (music not the outfit) if you know anyone based in Manchester who could provide a couple of hours of music for some ageing indie kids with some dance music thrown in I would be v grateful
September 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Quite possibly the greyest and least heaty heatwave I've ever experienced.
August 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Could there be a more timely call? We are offering up to £300k for international research projects on a series of transnational and planetary challenges including digital technology, global health and earth system governance. Please spread the word!
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/know...
June 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Two of Denmark’s biggest municipalities are saying no to US cloud services in the latest move by European governments to reduce their reliance on American Big Tech.
Danish cities drop Microsoft over concerns about Trump and US Big Tech
Two of Denmark’s biggest municipalities are saying no to US cloud services in the latest move by European governments to reduce their reliance on American Big Tech.
l.euronews.com
June 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A friend is asking if it’s too early to have a vino Verde in the sun?
April 27, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Today is #MDEcommerce Conf. Kicked off with an excellent keynote from Rich Statham @patagonia.com.
April 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Current state of the UK newspapers:

Guardian - witless gossip for posh people who don’t think they are posh

Times - witless gossip for posh people who are not as posh as they think

Telegraph - witless gossip for posh people who are insane

Mail - witless gossip for people who wish they were posh
April 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Discover the benefits of joining the Manchester Digital community ✨🙌

Choose the brochure that matches your business size to explore how Manchester Digital can help you achieve your goals ⬇️

Download here: https://buff.ly/4a78AFI
February 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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🤝 DIGITAL SKILLS FESTIVAL 25 - DAY 5: Talent Day 🚀

The North’s biggest tech careers fair is here! Talent Day connects early-career talent with hiring businesses, industry experts and training providers.

🔗 Get your ticket here - https://buff.ly/4hp89d1

#MDSkillsFest
February 12, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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🚀 Talent Day 2025 🚨🚀

This February, we’re taking over New Century Hall, a stunning venue in the heart of Manchester city centre, for a day packed with opportunities to connect with tech employers across the region

🎟️ Book your FREE ticket here!! https://buff.ly/40irxly
January 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🌱 @mcrdig.bsky.social is proud to announce the launch of the Carbon Literacy Toolkit for the tech sector. Developed with Auto Trader & the Carbon Literacy Trust it will help businesses adopt greener practices. Join us on Jan 23, 11am & find out more www.manchesterdigital.com/event/manche...
Carbon Literacy Project Digital and Technology Sector Toolkit Launch | Manchester Digital
To celebrate the launch of The Carbon Literacy Project Digital and Tech Sector Toolkit, you are warmly invited to a special event at the heart of Manchester - with our Project Partners at AutoTrader
www.manchesterdigital.com
January 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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A rare actual good news story: bees – both honey bees and wild bees – seem to be doing better in the UK.

Bee-friendly planting, less pesticide use and an uptick in beekeeping are all having results 🐝 🎉 inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
The good news about bees: Why they're returning to British gardens
Thanks to a combination of efforts by beekeepers, better farming practices and reduced pesticide use, populations are showing signs of recovery
inews.co.uk
December 27, 2024 at 12:15 PM