Accelerate Innovation with Additive Manufacturing CPD Programmes
The Centre for Advanced Manufacturing (CfAM) at the University of Greater Manchester is offering a suite of IOM3-approved CPD programmes designed to help businesses across the North West leverage additive manufacturing (AM) to boost innovation, capability, and competitiveness. These one-day, in-person courses provide practical, industry-focused training covering the full AM...
Rising Rugby Stars from Burnley College Selected for Next Stage in Training to Play for England
Two talented young athletes from the Sale Sharks Girls Rugby Academy and Burnley College, have earned prestigious selections into the England Roses Player Development Group (PDG). Niamh Hamer, 17, from Burnley and 16-year-old Olyssa Cruise, from Earby’s exceptional progress is a testament to their skill and their commitment to the...
Building on Strength, Looking to the Future: Dr Ged O’Dwyer Named New Chairperson of NWAA
A new era of leadership, growth & commitment to members The North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Ged O’Dwyer as our new Chairman. With over four decades of experience in the aerospace industry, Dr O’Dwyer brings exceptional insight, energy, and leadership to guide...
WW2 relic uncovered at BAE Systems Samlesbury site
A relic from the second World War has recently been unearthed at BAE Systems’ site at Samlesbury. Lying buried under a mound of earth for the past 30 years, the long-forgotten concrete observation post was re-discovered during exploratory groundworks to extend car parking facilities on site. With the threat of...
Lancashire Champions the Future of Advanced Manufacturing with Watchtower 2 Milestone
Celebrating Lancashire’s Innovation, Collaboration, and Growth Over 70 guests from across Lancashire’s SME aerospace and advanced engineering (AEM) community came together at Burnley College to celebrate the successful completion of the Watchtower 2 Programme — an ambitious initiative that has strengthened the region’s digital capability, sustainability focus, and industrial resilience....
Hyde Aero Products celebrates SC21 Silver success across the division
Hyde Aero Products is proud to announce a trio of achievements that underscore our unwavering commitment to operational excellence. Three of our companies, Stoneswood Precision Components, Hyde Coatings and Hollygate Aircraft Components, have each earned the prestigious SC21 Silver Operational Excellence award, a testament to the strength and consistency of...
A Vision of the Future – Students and Business Leaders harness the power of Digital Technology at Burnley College
Students, CEOs, global industry experts and one-person business owners. Burnley Business Week saw people from every sector come together to share a vision of a digital future at Burnley College. From AI to podcasting, web design to WhatsApp in the workplace, through a series of exciting events, business leaders explored...
