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As we prepare to gather in Manchester for GCUC UK 2025, it’s worth reflecting on how this city’s innovative spirit makes it the perfect backdrop for conversations about the future of work. Few places embody the evolution of collaborative workspaces quite like Manchester – a city that has repeatedly reinvented itself while maintaining its collaborative […]

Manchester doesn’t need more hype. What it needs is time — to explore properly. Beyond the tour buses and tripadvisor lists, there’s a side of this city that’s full of soul, grit, and gorgeous surprises. That’s the Manchester we want you to meet while you’re here for GCUC UK. Think old mills turned into modern […]

We’re heading back to Manchester on Wednesday 11 June — and this year, we’re raising the bar. GCUC UK is where the coworking and flexspace industry comes to get honest, swap ideas, challenge assumptions, and actually do business. If you’re building, running, designing or scaling a workspace — this is your room. Why GCUC Hits […]

Part powerhouse, part people-connector, and 100% plugged into the coworking world — Georgia-Kaye Berry knows how to command a room. As Head of Sales at Colony, she’s been instrumental in shaping spaces that don’t just look great, but genuinely work for the people who use them. This year, she’s bringing that energy to the GCUC […]

When it came to choosing the location for GCUC UK 2025, returning to Manchester was the natural choice. This vibrant, ambitious city continues to redefine what’s possible in the flexible workspace world. As Patrick Kennedy, Director at Colliers, puts it: “It’s brilliant to see GCUC UK back in Manchester for the second year running. This […]

At GCUC UK, every decision is intentional. Every detail, a reflection of the future we’re creating together. So when it came to choosing the venue for our 2025 gathering, we didn’t just look for availability — we looked for alignment. We asked: What kind of space reflects the spirit of the coworking movement? What kind […]

The Global Coworking Unconference Community (GCUC) Boston has wrapped and what a ride it was. Packed with energy, bold ideas, and some serious brainpower, it left everyone buzzing about the future of workspaces. As a UK-based attendee returning for my second GCUC Stateside, I’m excited to share some key takeaways from a conference that didn’t […]

Collaborating with MediaCity as Venue Sponsor to Shape the Future of Coworking GCUC UK, the world’s leading coworking conference series, is returning to Manchester for a second year, with the main event taking place at MediaCity’s Content Studio, in Salford on Wednesday 11 June 2025, followed by exclusive tours of Manchester’s top coworking spaces on […]

The second panel of the Women in Flex event took on a challenge many face: breaking into the flexible workspace industry and building a successful career. The flex industry is evolving rapidly, creating incredible opportunities for women to thrive. But making your mark isn’t always easy, whether it’s finding your voice in a competitive space, overcoming imposter […]