Exciting news for the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology!

We are delighted to announce that planning permission for the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) has been granted! The £14.3m building is due to start construction in Autumn this year at the heart of the University of Salford’s Peel Park Campus.

will be low carbon and feature a state-of-the-art green roof with photovoltaic panels to generate renewable energy, alongside a green living wall supported by rainwater harvesting.

Inside you’ll find cutting-edge spaces to support learning, including flexible digital labs, a prototyping workshop and ICT studios, all within close proximity to leafy, green Peel Park.

Claire Foreman, Director of the GMIoT, said: "Watching our new hub take shape is truly inspiring. At the GMIoT, we’re passionate about nurturing local talent and fostering a vibrant community of learners. Our courses, shaped by industry experts, offer students not just knowledge but practical skills and real-world experience.

With access to cutting-edge facilities and opportunities to connect with industry leaders, our students are stepping into the future equipped and empowered. Together, we’re shaping a brighter tomorrow for Greater Manchester."

The building is part of the University of Salford’s Campus Connectivity Plan, which is bringing together industry, education and innovation through their ever-evolving developments on campus.

“I’m excited to see plans for our innovative GMIoT building come to life. Collaboration is in our DNA as a university and over the past few years we’ve been working alongside our further education and industry partners to envision a new home for our technical skills courses. We are also committed to ensuring the University’s expertise in research and innovation links directly to how we equip learners with skills for future employment in Greater Manchester. 

The GMIoT is a response to industry’s constantly evolving demand for skills, with courses on offer intended to fast track learners into jobs in growth sectors for the region. I’m proud to have the hub of this ambitious project based in Salford.”

- Jo Purves, Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Development at the University of Salford

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