• Creative Collaborations for Scientific Communication

    Creative Collaborations for Scientific Communication

    Art has long been used to communicate scientific discovery. In 'The Life Scientific' Prof. Tony Ryan talks about cultural collaborations that aim to solve problems through science. He explains how combining catalysts with fashion can both clean the air and communicate an important message.

  • Technology Strategy Board announces Connected Digital Economy Catapult

    Technology Strategy Board announces Connected Digital Economy Catapult

    The Technology Strategy Board has announced plans to establish a Catapult (TIC) centre for the connected digital economy. What will it do? Where will it be? Here's what we know so far...

  • £75 million for SMEs amongst incentives for businesses to grow through innovation

    £75 million for SMEs amongst incentives for businesses to grow through innovation

    The Innovation and Research Strategy outlines the new and expanded programmes to be delivered by the Technology Strategy Board, including systems, grants and vouchers for SMEs.

  • IloveMCR & IloveNY…OpenData: Reigniting the flame with BigApps

    IloveMCR & IloveNY…OpenData: Reigniting the flame with BigApps

    It's the first OpenData hack weekend in New York City. There's 750 datasets and a prize of $2500 for the best hack. What's next for #OpenDataMcr? Will this project over the pond give our local efforts a boost? Get in touch if you're interested @capitalrels.

  • 80 Days: Manchester.  The tour starts here.

    80 Days: Manchester. The tour starts here.

    The StreetSavvy's tour of the world kicks off in Manchester, and Coral will be your Tour Guide. Check out her Top 5 tips of where to go and what to do if you're a visitor to town. Enjoy!

  • New Network Analysis Reveals Pattern of Global Corporate Control

    New Network Analysis Reveals Pattern of Global Corporate Control

    Social Networks are drivers of collaboration, innovation and cultural and economic growth. But when so much influence is in the hands of the few, the risks must be understood and managed. For the first time, global corporates (pre crash) have been mapped - and look what's at the centre.

  • OpenIDEO – Just add inspiration!

    OpenIDEO – Just add inspiration!

    OpenIDEO want to know - "How might we increase social impact?" In an approach similar to Manchester: Knowledge Capital's 'Innovation Boardroom' programme, Ideo are asking for your inspiration and there's 5 days left in this phase of the current challenge.

  • MIF Vertical Farm and Dickson Despommier

    MIF Vertical Farm and Dickson Despommier

    Capital Relations were thrilled to advise the Manchester International Festival on community engagement and learning outcomes for the worlds first retrofit urban Vertical Farm. The project was launched at MIF11 on Sunday, following an inspiring talk and Q&A with Dickson Despommier, international expert on food futures. You can watch the Alpha Farm video, produced by Creative Concern and shown at the the festival here.

 

Other News

Coral / February 21, 2012 10:29 pm

Creative Collaborations for Scientific Communication

Art has long been used to communicate scientific discovery. In 'The Life Scientific' Prof. Tony Ryan talks about cultural collaborations that aim to solve problems through science. He explains how combining catalysts with fashion can both clean the air and communicate an important message.

Coral / February 17, 2012 8:19 pm

Just do it, Manchester

"What we need is an online space that has all the digital, tech, start-up, innovation events in one place." Ever heard that before? Well, here are the beginnings of my attempt to pull something together...

Coral / January 27, 2012 3:35 pm

Technology Strategy Board announces Connected Digital Economy Catapult

The Technology Strategy Board has announced plans to establish a Catapult (TIC) centre for the connected digital economy. What will it do? Where will it be? Here's what we know so far...

Coral / January 25, 2012 10:28 am

Interesting Job Opportunity – Knowledge Exchange, Innovation and Digital Design

Really interesting job in knowledge exchange, innovation and digital, which links multiple HE institutions and creative businesses. Hats off to Lancaster and FutureEverything - continuing to work up some exciting and ambitious work that's highly relevant for our time. I'll continue to watch with interest. Deadline 2nd February 2012.

Coral / December 13, 2011 11:39 am

£75 million for SMEs amongst incentives for businesses to grow through innovation

The Innovation and Research Strategy outlines the new and expanded programmes to be delivered by the Technology Strategy Board, including systems, grants and vouchers for SMEs.

Coral / November 11, 2011 3:12 pm

IloveMCR & IloveNY…OpenData: Reigniting the flame with BigApps

It's the first OpenData hack weekend in New York City. There's 750 datasets and a prize of $2500 for the best hack. What's next for #OpenDataMcr? Will this project over the pond give our local efforts a boost? Get in touch if you're interested @capitalrels.

Coral / October 10, 2011 10:44 am

80 Days: Manchester. The tour starts here.

The StreetSavvy's tour of the world kicks off in Manchester, and Coral will be your Tour Guide. Check out her Top 5 tips of where to go and what to do if you're a visitor to town. Enjoy!

Coral / September 11, 2011 7:29 pm

New Network Analysis Reveals Pattern of Global Corporate Control

Social Networks are drivers of collaboration, innovation and cultural and economic growth. But when so much influence is in the hands of the few, the risks must be understood and managed. For the first time, global corporates (pre crash) have been mapped - and look what's at the centre.

Coral / August 23, 2011 12:58 pm

System Dynamics: Planning for Smarter Cities via EngagingCities

New Smarter Cities analytics software from IBM allows leaders to observe how the core systems of a city - such as the economy, housing, education, public safety, transportation, health care, government services and utilities - work together and affect one another.

Coral / August 5, 2011 4:17 pm

OpenIDEO – Just add inspiration!

OpenIDEO want to know - "How might we increase social impact?" In an approach similar to Manchester: Knowledge Capital's 'Innovation Boardroom' programme, Ideo are asking for your inspiration and there's 5 days left in this phase of the current challenge.