West Midlands SMEs offered 50 funded AI feasibility reports
A new West Midlands Digital Accelerator offers 50 funded AI feasibility reports to regional SMEs, after a survey found budget the biggest adoption blocker.
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Manchester Digital Campus approved for 8,800 civil service roles
Treasury-backed Manchester Digital Campus will consolidate 8,800 digital and AI civil servants into a single Ancoats site as the UK targets 10% digital workforce by 2030.
Google Launches 'AI Works for Britain' to Tackle Skills Gap
Google's new nationwide initiative includes pop-up training hubs, university tours, and nearly £2 million in grants to help Britons move beyond basic AI adoption.
Barnsley Becomes UK's First 'Tech Town' in Government AI Push
The South Yorkshire town partners with Microsoft, Google, Cisco and Adobe to test AI applications across public services and local businesses.
University of Manchester Becomes First to Give All Students Microsoft Copilot
In a world-first partnership, 65,000 students and staff will receive Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training, building on Manchester's 76-year AI legacy.
Microsoft Programmes Train 61,000 Charity Workers in AI Skills
Two Microsoft-backed initiatives have equipped charities with practical AI capabilities, with trained leaders passing skills to an average of 14 colleagues each.
Universities Must Embed AI Through Workforce Planning, Not Bolt-On Tools
Higher education institutions should adopt AI-first workforce approach with competency expectations for every role, argues former University of Exeter Provost.
