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Manchester Digital Strategy
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We’re connecting the (digital) dots and bringing people together to make Manchester a better place to live. #DoingDigitalTogether

https://linktr.ee/manchesterdigitalstrategy
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🔊 l Delivery Plan Launch

We’re kicking off our week with big news! 🗞

We're thrilled to share our 2025 Delivery Plan - outlining the 15 projects we're working on this year and the outcomes we're determined to achieve for businesses, organisations & people in Manchester.

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🎉 l Workshop Feedback

We've been amazed by attendees' incredible response to our AI Skills Workshop last month! 👇

🌟 2/3s felt more confident using AI tools
🌟80% grew their understanding of AI data use
🌟 VCSEs estimated they'd be able to share learnings with almost 1,000 residents!

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May 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
🔊 l Delivery Plan Launch

We’re kicking off our week with big news! 🗞

We're thrilled to share our 2025 Delivery Plan - outlining the 15 projects we're working on this year and the outcomes we're determined to achieve for businesses, organisations & people in Manchester.

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May 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🔊 l We're Hiring!

Our incredible Digital Inclusion team is looking for a skilled administrator to support the delivery of their vital work.

If you’re a master of multi-tasking with a passion for digital equity - we want to hear from you!

Read more 👇
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#JobOpportunity #Manchester
Business Support Officer (Digital Inclusion) in City Wide | Manchester City Council
View details and apply for this Business Support Officer (Digital Inclusion) vacancy in City Wide. Working Hours: 35 Hours per week Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary ( six month role with...
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May 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Happy Easter from all of us in the Digital Strategy team! 🐰

We hope everyone in our network has enjoyed a 'cracking' bank holiday weekend.

(And that you've made the most of the excuse to eat chocolate as a staple part of every meal 👀 🍫)

Wishing everyone a great week ahead! 🎉
April 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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There's only a week left to apply for Praeseed by Praetura Ventures, the first cohort investment programme in the North of England. 🌱

Pre-revenue startups in any sector can get £150k-£200k investment plus mentoring and community. Apply by 16 April: buff.ly/5BRpbBX #StartupFunding #VentureCapital
Praeseed by Praetura - Praetura Ventures
The first cohort investment programme in the North of England. Helping build the region's next break out businesses through capital, community and content.
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April 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🗣 l Upcoming Talks

We're speaking at #ConnectedNorth! 🎉

If you're curious to learn how innovations in technology & connectivity could enable new opportunities for social & economic growth, join us at the event on the 23rd and 24th April!

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#Connectivity #Telecoms #Manchester
April 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Join us at #TICTeC 2025 to discuss the latest cutting edge technology that can protect and strengthen democracy, rather than undermine it: tictec.mysociety.org/event/tictec...

Browse the schedule, and book your place now, as TICTeC usually sells out ⬆️

#civictech #opendata #prodemocracytech
April 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🗣 l Tech4Good Event

We're so proud to have contributed to yesterday's Manchester Tech for Good Leaders Reception, delivered in partnership with @bjss.com, @mancitycouncil.bsky.social, Tech for Good Alliance & @techuk.bsky.social.

#Tech4Good #DigitalInnovation #Manchester

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April 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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🏘️ A couple of weeks ago, in partnership with our friends at Paper, we hosted a roundtable exploring how can we make housing services more inclusive, accessible, and tenant-led.

Read our summary and key takeaways right here:

www.nexerdigital.com/news-and-tho...

#Accessibility #ServiceDesign
April 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
📅 l April Tech Events

As conference season kicks off, we've rounded up some of the most exciting events, talks & workshops to have caught our eye!

Whether you're eager to grow your existing skillset or hear from industry experts, make sure you've marked your calendars 👇

#TechEvents #Manchester
April 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🔊 l Calling all VCSEs!

Join our upcoming AI Skills Workshop to explore practical ways that AI could benefit your organisation and the communities you support.

We'll cover:

📌 What AI is & how it works
📌 Benefits, risks & ethics
📌 How it could help your organisation

#DigitalInclusion #AI

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March 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM
🗨 l LGA Talk

We're excited to speak at @local.gov.uk's AI Innovation in Local Government event today!

We'll be sharing insights from our People’s Panel for AI project, which aims to empower residents with the skills & training to shape the use of AI in service delivery.

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#AI #LocalGovernment
March 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🌐 l Site Refresh

We've been working with human-centred design experts @nexerdigital.bsky.social to improve our website's accessibility.

Now, we're sharing our journey to encourage more people to think about inclusivity in web design.

Read the full article below! 👇
🔗 bit.ly/41KwZgH
Starting Our Web Accessibility Journey — MANCHESTER DIGITAL STRATEGY
By sharing our accessibility journey, we want to encourage more people in Manchester to build their confidence in thinking about inclusivity in web design.
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March 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
🔊 l Calling Black Women in Tech!

In partnership with Beetroot Consulting, @mcrdig.bsky.social & Purple Bonsai we're thrilled to sponsor Phase 2 of "Where Are All the Black Women in Tech?" - an initiative exploring the systemic barriers faced by Black women & the actions needed to drive change.

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March 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
📄 l Inclusion News

#LetsGetDigital, highlighted in the government's #DigitalInclusionActionPlan, supports Manchester residents to become regular, confident online users.

Discover how we're building a more equal digital future in our Digital Inclusion Report '25 👇

🔗 bit.ly/3Xsuez5
March 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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A huge thank you to the wonderful team at @umbraco.umbracocommunity.social.ap.brid.gy for supporting us as #CampDigital partners this year! 🥳

Want to join us on 3rd July? Check our this year's talks and workshops, and book your place at:

www.nexerdigital.com/campdigital/...

#Umbraco
March 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
📅 l March Tech Events

This month, we've spotted the first glimpses of Spring - & plenty of exciting tech events up North! 👀

Whether you're interested in learning new skills or growing your network, make sure you've marked these dates in your diary 👇

#TechEvents #NorthernTech #Manchester
March 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Our Group CEO, @helenmilner.bsky.social responds to
the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's new Digital Inclusion Action Plan.

Read the full opinion piece at www.goodthingsfoundation.org/discover/dig....
February 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🎉 l Digital Inclusion Action Plan

As digital inclusion finally becomes part of the national agenda in DSIT's Digital Inclusion Action Plan, we're beyond proud to see @mancitycouncil.bsky.social's #LetsGetDigital
programme recognised as an example of best practice!

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February 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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UK Tech Week is back!

To celebrate the start of UK Tech Week 2025, we're hosting an invitation-only launch event in Bristol city centre.

Read more here ➡️ www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
February 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
🗣 l Telecoms Talk

We've been delving into all things digital infrastructure!

🗨 At the first ever #NWTelecomsShowcase, we discussed how local authorities & industry can collaborate more strategically.

🗨 We explored the UK's political regulatory landscape at #FutureTelecomsConference25.

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February 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
📬 l Feb Bulletin

It's been an exciting month, with events taking us to Manchester, Liverpool & London!

This issue, we share:

📌 Reflections from @techuk.bsky.social's NW & Future Telecoms conferences
📌A look inside MCR School of Architecture's Decoding AI exhibition
📌 Our monthly events summary
February 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
❕ l Device Giveaway

Do you know an older or disabled person who needs support accessing reliable connectivity?

Thanks to the generosity of UK charity AbilityNet, our Digital Inclusion team will gift 22 Jangala Get Boxes to older & disabled people at risk of digital exclusion.

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February 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🤖 l AI Use Case Bank

We’re so proud that the People’s Panel for AI has joined @local.gov.uk's bank of case studies showcasing how UK councils are innovating with AI.

Learn more about the People's Panel or explore other inspiring use cases below! 👇

🔗 bit.ly/4hgluUE
Manchester City Council: People’s Panel for AI: Building skills, confidence and residents’ voices
Manchester City Council is placing a strong emphasis on incorporating resident views into the development of AI-powered front-line services.
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January 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
💼 l New Year, New Job?

Our search for a Digital Inclusion Officer to join our incredible Let's Get Digital team closes tomorrow!

We're looking for someone that's:
🌟 Passionate about supporting people in need
🌟 Community-focused
🌟 Committed to digital inclusion

Apply now! 👇
🔊 l We're Hiring!

Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of people in Manchester?

Our Lets Get Digital team is on the lookout for a Digital Inclusion Officer to support their vital work building a fair future for all.

Read more 👇
bit.ly/4abprY8

#TechJobs #DigitalInclusion
January 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM