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01.07.2022Newly promoted Sunderland AFC has teamed up with data analytics and testing specialists Seriös Group to get ahead of the game as they prepare for life in the Championship. The…
Read moreNewly promoted Sunderland AFC has teamed up with data analytics and testing specialists Seriös Group to get ahead of the game as they prepare for life in the Championship. The…
Read moreNorth East England has topped the list of UK regions for new job creation from inward investment successes, following annual statistics by the Department for International Trade (DIT). Consisting of…
Read moreCreated in 1978 by American artist and activist Gilbert Baker, the Rainbow Pride Flag has become one of the most recognised symbols in the world, powered by a message of…
Read moreNorthumbria University, Newcastle, is the North East’s highest ranked university for graduate business startups based on estimated turnover. According to the latest Higher Education Business and Communities Interaction (HEBCIS) survey…
Read moreCultural diversity is no longer considered just a buzzword. There are various benefits to diversity and companies are ready to reap the rewards. Building a team while keeping cultural diversity…
Read moreThe North East’s St Oswald’s Hospice art trail fundraiser is back for summer 2023 – and Newcastle-headquartered tech consultancy Opencast will be creating its very own Shaun the Sheep for…
Read moreThree talented international fashion students showcasing their work in a University of Sunderland exhibition have been awarded for their creative efforts. Nasiba Rajapova, Bakhodirova Surayyo and Ezozkhon Abduganieva are among…
Read moreNewcastle-based Northcoders has with partnered R2 Factory which is part of the Rolls-Royce Group, to deliver its next generation of mid-level developers using the Developer Incubator product. Northcoders’ Developer Incubator…
Read moreCleveland Containers, the UK’s leading supplier of shipping containers, has secured a minority investment from leading mid-market private equity firm LDC to support the next stage of its growth journey.…
Read moreResearchers at Northumbria University have been instrumental in the creation of a centre for innovation and entrepreneurship in a low-income area of Africa. Africa is broadly acknowledged as the poorest…
Read moreA new £1.3 million Centre for Doctoral Training in the field of data intensive science is cementing the region as a major hub for space, data science and the digital…
Read moreNotify Technology, the fast-growth provider of digital workplace safety, wellbeing, environmental and governance compliance services has announced the completion of its latest funding round, raising £3.1M in new equity. The…
Read moreAlthough economic uncertainty and changing restrictions characterised the year for businesses across the country, Invest Newcastle, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), ended the 2021-22 financial year having supported the creation…
Read more“Maurice’s energy and commitment to enhancing our student experience and employability opportunities is truly inspirational” One of the world’s authorities on mindset and leadership is sharing his experiences on…
Read moreStudents at Newcastle College met some of the region’s top entrepreneurs this week at the first ever Newcastle Startup Day within its Synergy Hub. Produced in collaboration with the team…
Read moreA professor from the University of Sunderland is leading a team of international experts in a bid to examine growing amounts of hate speech and conflict emerging both online and…
Read moreNewcastle-based Northcoders – one of the UK’s leading independent providers of training programmes for software coding – has launched a brand new podcast called Queer coded that is all about…
Read moreEmployees at Aspire Technology Solutions have received life-saving waterside responder training delivered by the RNIL and the Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service. Employing more than 240 people, Aspire…
Read moreThe University of Sunderland has received £300,000 in funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to support commercialisation of pioneering research which aims to improve the lives of patients across…
Read moreNorth East IT network and connectivity specialist Advantex has launched a recruitment drive to support growth and expansion of customer services. The Gateshead firm is creating up to 10 new roles…
Read moreTalented computing students have been mingling with digital professionals and potential employers at the University of Sunderland’s annual Digital Showcase event. The event – which takes place at the David…
Read moreInvest Newcastle has announced a further 200 brand new, high-tech jobs for the region. Part of Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, Invest Newcastle has been working with global technology and management consultancy…
Read moreAs energy bills and food prices continue to rise across the UK – an art student is using her creative talents to highlight the impact of the cost of living…
Read moreAs part of the North of Tyne Combined Authority Digital Growth and Innovation Programme (NTCA Digital), we are reaching out to qualifying SMEs in the North of Tyne area to…
Read more“Sometimes students ask me, “so what do you do?” and I say, “I’m your cheerleader” – I’m here every step of the way to make sure you’re supported.” For Sunderland…
Read moreFollowing a successful three-year programme of financial and practical support for students at Northumbria University, Agile Business Consortium has committed to a further three years of funding. A supporter since…
Read moreSunderland College’s innovative 360-degree Immersive Space has won Education Project of the Year at the international Audio Visual News Awards 2022 which recognises the excellence in AV Technologies across the…
Read moreNext month is Pride month – a time to recognise and celebrate of the lives, achievements, and history of the LGBTQI+ community… And one Sunderland PhD student is taking this…
Read moreA photographic exhibition is giving visitors the chance to explore the darkness of a winter Kielder night throughout the summer months. Created by photographic artist Helen McGhie, and located on…
Read moreOne of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent digital marketing agencies, Mediaworks, has appointed Claire Lloyd as its new head of affiliates. Claire brings in-depth knowledge across sectors including retail,…
Read moreNewcastle-headquartered software consultancy, Scott Logic, has been awarded a two-year, £9m contract with HM Land Registry to help it achieve an ambitious transformation programme. HM Land Registry has a rich…
Read moreA delegation of international trade and investment experts is heading home today ready to spread the word about the North East’s impressive investment opportunities in the digital and immersive technology…
Read moreFollowing a rigorous selection process, the board of governors at Northumberland College has announced Gary Potts as the new Principal. Gary will join Northumberland College in the summer and take…
Read moreNewcastle College is looking to help North East start-ups and SMEs grow their network and take the next step in their business journey. The College’s Enterprise Hub, based at its…
Read moreFirst launched in 2011, the University of Sunderland received European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) to run its Graduate Internship Scheme, connecting graduate talent with regional, Small to Medium Enterprises. It has…
Read moreOur next ‘In Conversation’ is with Prof Paul Watson, Director, National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD). The NICD helps organisations learn new data skills, supporting them to gain an insight from their data…
Read moreA leading provider of products and services for the broadcast and wider television industry has announced the start of a major project for the University of Sunderland as part of…
Read moreA North East tech firm which is “paving the way” in internet connectivity has expanded into a new office space in South Tyneside to meet business growth and demand for…
Read moreOne of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent digital agencies, Mediaworks, is set to create 30 new jobs in the North West after substantial client growth in the region. The…
Read moreThe UK made a real impact at Eurovision this year, with Sam Ryder breaking the UK’s Eurovision ‘curse’ and coming second place to the people’s choice, Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra. One…
Read moreInternational Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia comes around on May 17 every year, marking the day that the World Health Organisation (WHO) declassified ‘homosexuality’ from the International Classification of…
Read moreNew College Durham University Centre has a range of courses and flexible study options that can help you overcome three of the most common obstacles that prevent workers from taking…
Read moreAccounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology specialist Sage has announced it has completed the acquisition of Futrli, a cash flow forecasting software solution for SMEs and accountants. The move deepens…
Read moreDurham-based software as a service (SaaS) business, Hicomply, has launched a rebrand and invested in a new website as it continues to scale its team, operations, and product offering. Hicomply…
Read moreNE-based tech firm opens new office that supports its ambitious growth plans, sustainability goals and approach to hybrid working 13 May 2022 – Software consultancy Scott Logic opened its new…
Read moreOver 70% of published research carried out at the University of Sunderland has been rated as either world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework results released today.…
Read moreTech Startup Sunderland is a new programme of activity to help entrepreneurs across Sunderland to bring their tech and digital ideas to life through a wide range of expert-led support.…
Read moreAccounting, financial, HR and payroll technology specialist Sage has become the Official Insights Partner of The Hundred and, from 2023 onwards, The Hundred Draft will be powered by Sage. The…
Read moreAN AWARD-WINNING North East law firm is consolidating a successful start to the year with the appointment of a new Partner. Head of Residential Conveyancing Emma Liddle has been…
Read moreNorthumbria University will host a Workforce Development Conference on Thursday May 12, to explore why investing in new digital technologies, team communications and health and wellbeing is “crucial to an…
Read moreInfotel UK is excited to be exhibiting at the IRMS conference for the second year in a row. If you are attending, come and find us at stand #1 for…
Read moreReview reveals the “positive” impact of Family Group Conferencing in Sunderland For those families at risk of breaking down, a programme designed to bring together a trusted support network…
Read moreAzets, an internationally operating accounting firm and specialist business advisor to SMEs, has announced the acquisition of North East contemporary Tait Walker. This marks the third UK acquisition in four…
Read moreA new exhibition opens at National Glass Centre this week giving a voice to a marginalised section of society, children who have been excluded from school. “Children and young people…
Read moreSage, a provider of accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses will have a refreshed brand from today, said to be a “symbol of its evolution”.…
Read moreOn a mission to provide the right tools and support for developing world-changing, trustworthy AI, gliff.ai announced today a new product for large companies which includes on-premises software deployment. With…
Read moreNewcastle based Mincoffs Solicitors has announced 2 promotions and a new appointment following a strong start to the year. Solicitors Daniel Bell from the firm’s award-winning Corporate team and Leanne…
Read moreInspirational Captain shares career experiences at University of Sunderland Women in Leadership event During the Covid-19 pandemic, airline pilot Captain Emma Henderson decided to take on a new challenge…
Read moreONE of Europe’s leading recruitment agencies, based in the north-east, has been confirmed as the headline sponsor for the region’s tech awards for the next three years, Nigel Wright Recruitment…
Read moreBuilding on the success of the Northumbria Enterprise and Business Support scheme (NEBS2), Northumbria University has announced plans to expand on its existing graduate internship funding activity to support a new…
Read moreThe next phase in the transformation of the former head office of Newcastle Building Society is underway with the provision of revolutionary ultrafast internet connectivity throughout the building. Deployed by…
Read moreSeriös Group, a North East-based data analytics and testing specialist, is supporting grassroots sport in the region by sponsoring a young team’s kit. The company, based in Newcastle, has kitted…
Read moreA leading provider of business space and support has unveiled a bold new vision as it looks to help North East businesses embrace “the workplace of tomorrow”. The North East…
Read moreA new campaign to help smaller tourism-related businesses reach new audiences is being launched with the help of funding from the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NCTA). The New Adventures…
Read moreNorth East technology specialist Mesma has appointed two new apprentices as it launches a recruitment drive to develop home grown talent to improve customer support and software services. The Sunderland…
Read moreMediaworks, one of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent digital marketing agencies, has confirmed Leigh Gammons as the group’s new chief customer officer. He arrives from WPP, where he was…
Read moreOver the last 12 months the iamproperty Group has added over 1,000 branches to its network, resulting in the milestone of 4,000 partner estate agents being reached. The group also…
Read moreNewcastle-based Northcoders – one of the UK’s leading independent providers of training programmes for software coding – is to open a brand new training hub in Birmingham city centre that…
Read moreNorthumbria Graduate Futures has launched an exciting new stream of funding activity as its existing Graduate Internship funding scheme enjoys continued success. This new funding is focused on Summer Internships…
Read moreThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released regional labour data including that of the North East highlighting its position is “largely unchanged”. The ONS release includes statistics for the…
Read moreA pioneering programme for care experienced students at the University of Sunderland has achieved the highest national rating for the quality of its support. The University has achieved the NNECL…
Read moreOne of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent digital marketing agencies, Mediaworks, has appointed Helen Whitfield as its group’s chief delivery officer. She joins the award-winning agency with 30 years’ experience in leading transformational processes for successful global operators.…
Read moreNorth East technology specialist Advantex has won a six-figure contract to provide digital connectivity and internet services at an 800-year-old castle in the North West that caters for corporate events.…
Read moreStudents, artists and academics united for a one-off exhibition in a bid to show their support to the people of Ukraine. The ‘We Stand With Ukraine’ exhibit has been on…
Read moreLine-up Announced! Already confirmed are Siemens, UK Music, Ivy House, Newcastle College Group, Mako, Learning Curve Group, SLQ Sports Leaders and University College London with more to be announced in…
Read moreFor the last two decades, the luminous yellow bibs of the Rotary Club of Sunderland have been seen in the car parks of the University of Sunderland, collecting parking money…
Read moreFormer North East Company of the Year, Aspire Technology Solutions has received an ‘excellent’ rating for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance from Sustainable Advantage, one of the UK’s…
Read moreTYNESIDE technology consultancy Opencast reaches a milestone in its charitable activities this spring as it passes the £100,000 mark in donations to charity. The charitable commitment is part of the…
Read more“I didn’t want my life to become focused on the fact that I’ve got cancer because there are so many parts to who I am” For University of Sunderland…
Read moreBusinesses across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside have been asked to help the region tackle some of the biggest problems facing our economy and community with the launch of an…
Read moreThe University of Sunderland welcomes thousands of students each year. Many come straight from school or college, choosing higher education to help shape their future prospects. For some people the…
Read more“Learning in these real environments provides our graduates with unique experience, skills and knowledge” The University of Sunderland has officially opened the doors to its new Sunderland Creatives Gallery at…
Read moreMuckle LLP has strengthened its award-winning team with nine new promotions, including three new Partners. Richard Nixon, Julie Garbutt and Amy Sergison have been promoted to Partner and six other…
Read moreA North East technology specialist has won a six-figure contract to provide next generation Wi-Fi services to a Durham high school as part of a national Government IT initiative. Advantex…
Read moreINDEPENDENT technology consultancy Opencast is 10 years old – and is planning for the next decade with a move into a new HQ designed for hybrid ways of working post…
Read moreNewcastle creative digital product studio, KOMODO has moved to a new home with the help of Mincoffs Solicitors. Founded in 2003 by Managing Director Andy Greener, KOMODO has grown from…
Read moreWorld leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions Nomad Digital are delighted to announce that they have achieved the RoSPA Silver Level Health and Safety Award. Awarded to Nomad…
Read moreA University of Sunderland graduate has teamed up with her husband to launch her first book – inspired by their love of reading with their children. Lisa and Mark Cryer…
Read moreAn academic from Teesside University has been awarded £100k to fund essential brain cancer research, which aims to advance diagnosis and treatments. Dr Sharel Peisan E, a chemistry lecturer from…
Read morePerforming arts students in Sunderland are donating all the proceeds from their cabaret show to support families fleeing the war in Ukraine. Each year, second-year students put together a cabaret…
Read moreA competition for enterprising young minds is challenging pupils from County Durham secondary schools to turn their problem-solving skills into a profitable business. Future Business Magnates, now in its 17th…
Read moreLeading North East law firm Muckle LLP has strengthened its Banking and Restructuring team with a new senior appointment. With over 13 years’ experience in the sector, Laura Keegan joins…
Read more“Studying at Sunderland ranks high amongst some of the best decisions I’ve made in my life” A Sunderland graduate has landed his big TV break reporting on England’s Test…
Read moreOne of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent digital marketing agencies, Mediaworks, has appointed Oliver Goldring as managing partner of its Manchester operation. The agency’s client base in the North…
Read morePioneering University of Sunderland health facilities which are helping create the next generation of medics were today praised by the Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Labour…
Read moreProperty management specialist iamproperty Group, based in Gosforth, Newcastle, has taken on more than 85 new recruits in the last 14 months, including 15 new starters in January and February…
Read moreA NEW BBC executive has reiterated the importance of the north east to the organisation following the announcement of £25m of investment in the region. Storm Fagan, who joined the…
Read moreUK-based digital transformation specialist & ServiceNow Partner whyaye has entered into an international partnership with US company 3CLogic, in a move which will further strengthen the firm’s service offerings. whyaye,…
Read moreSafer Highways are pleased to announce that a significant step forward has been taken in the development of its ground-breaking app designed to empower all roadworkers to report abuse in…
Read moreFormer North East Company of the Year, Aspire Technology Solutions today announced that it has secured significant minority investment from LDC, the UK’s leading mid-market private equity firm, in a…
Read moreA local community centre in one of Newcastle’s poorest areas is celebrating a £100k boost from the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA), headed by mayor Jamie Driscoll. The historic…
Read moreSaudi footballing great Sami Al-Jaber is boosting his already impressive CV by enrolling at the University of Sunderland. Sami is widely recognised as one of Saudi Arabia’s greatest footballers, having…
Read moreNewcastle, Leeds, Manchester-based Northcoders TechEd, which is part of Northcoders PLC – one of the UK’s leading independent providers of training programmes for software coding – has confirmed two partnerships…
Read moreEducation Partnership North East’s commitment to providing an outstanding student experience and curriculum-shaping employer engagement is to be recognised at the prestigious Education North Awards. The group, one of the…
Read moreMany suggest that peer groups and peer learning are the future of management and leadership development; and we’d certainly agree. By bringing people together who have no formal accountability to…
Read more“I’m proud to see the University working together with the people of Sunderland and the wider north-east region” A major collection effort is underway by students and staff at…
Read moreNorthumbria University Newcastle is celebrating its Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Sterling Pharma Solutions, having been awarded the top grade of ‘Outstanding’ by Innovate UK’s independent assessors. The KTP provided…
Read moreSky Sports’ Premier League football presenter David Jones visited the University of Sunderland this week to share his experiences of life with the satellite broadcaster – and inspire some potential…
Read moreThe North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme is pleased to announce a loan investment in Do Gooder, a Newcastle based, female-founded, purpose-driven strategy and creative agency. This marks…
Read moreSunderland College’s innovative 360-degree teaching and learning environment has been shortlisted for a prestigious international award. A state-of-the-art ‘Innovation Space’, which is part of the college’s multi-million-pound redevelopment programme at…
Read moreOne of the world’s leading brands in the motor industry, Continental Tyres, has selected marketing specialists Mediaworks to transform its digital footprint. The aim of the partnership is to raise…
Read morePhilanthropic donations are making a real difference to the lives of many students across the Northumbria University community. New externally funded scholarships are enabling high-achieving students, from traditionally under-represented backgrounds,…
Read moreA significant investment in technical facilities at Sunderland College’s City Campus is set to support the future generation of highly skilled engineers and business management professionals. The new capital investment…
Read moreImproved oversight and analytics are among several benefits provided by the latest generation of subscription-based quality assurance software from Mesma. Mesma is used by a range of education and employment…
Read moreGateshead technology specialist Advantex has won a contract to supply a new package of technology, connectivity and cyber security solutions to a North East manufacturer and supplier of trade furniture.…
Read more“This programme is true partnership working” Tackling a recruitment crisis in social work is at the heart of an apprenticeship programme offering an affordable academic route into the profession.…
Read moreA unique collaboration between two North-East organisations means thousands of students in the region will be able to access 24-hour mental health support for the first time. The University of…
Read moreA £500m development supporting the understanding, care and innovation of products and services for an ageing population has been given the go ahead in Newcastle. The regeneration of the former…
Read moreIt’s been a testing couple of years for small businesses, but Durham-based internal communications agency, Inside Out Communications Consulting, has emerged triumphant with two prestigious award nominations a month ahead…
Read moreTalented filmmakers from the University of Sunderland have walked away with not one, but two prizes at this year’s Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards for the North East and Border.…
Read moreSeriös Group recently increased the number of its graduate and apprentice consultants to six as the expanding business continues to play a role in retaining tech skills within the North…
Read moreOver £325k from the government’s UK Community Renewal Fund has been distributed to support North East organisations to capitalise on new market opportunities. The Future Markets Acceleration Programme has been…
Read moreA Newcastle University spin-out has raised £1.75m to accelerate research and development and strengthen their commercial team as they prepare to take their bioreactor technologies to market. Biotech technology disrupter,…
Read moreThe North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence is inviting businesses to learn more about the growing space industry in the North East at its upcoming conference next month. The…
Read moreThe North East Local Enterprise Partnership has awarded more than £90k through its Project Development Accelerator Fund to expand the work of a new partnership aimed at growing the North…
Read morePerforming Arts students from the University of Sunderland are about to ignite the city’s new multi-million-pound entertainment venue with their musical production of Sister Act. The feel-good comedy is coming…
Read moreAfter securing a further £1.65m in funding from the Department for Education, Northcoders – the Newcastle, Manchester and Leeds-based independent provider of training programmes for software coding – is launching…
Read moreTeesside University has teamed up with former student and international footballer Beth Mead to provide a unique scholarship opportunity to aspiring female footballers. The Beth Mead Scholarship is now open…
Read moreSTUDENTS and apprentices from Newcastle College showed their talents last week as NCG, the national college group it is part of, hosted its NCG Skills competition finals during National Apprenticeship…
Read moreOne of UK and Ireland’s largest independent digital marketing agencies, Mediaworks, has made further senior appointments to spearhead its expansion in the North West of England. Manchester-based Chris Jevons has…
Read moreWorking with CBRE, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Santander Universities UK, Northumbria has established new scholarships for academically talented students, from traditionally under-represented groups, who want to study at the University. Approximately…
Read moreThe chief secretary to the Treasury has welcomed the landmark investment by Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, hailing the “transformational”…
Read moreAs couples celebrate one of the most romantic nights of the year, one Sunderland PhD student is swapping roses for an Xbox as she explores how love and relationships can…
Read moreA former student and successful North East businessman is set to take up a new role as Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of Sunderland. Farooq Hakim…
Read moreGuiding the career prospects of young people inspired Kim Newby to take a close look at her own future and set the wheels in motion for change. Heading straight into…
Read moreNational Apprenticeship Week takes place from 7th-13th February and celebrating this thoughtful and effective means of developing individual skills and knowledge has never been more important. Apprenticeships play a tremendously important…
Read moreA young North East graduate is taking his first steps into the international business arena thanks to the legacy of one of the region’s most celebrated entrepreneurs. Jesse Thompson recently…
Read moreNorth East Workforce Skills is a European Social Fund (ESF) project that aims to upskill the workforce, offering employers training solutions which will support businesses to grow. The consortium partners:…
Read moreDigital transformation specialist & ServiceNow Partner whyaye is experiencing increasing demand for its Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) services, as companies look to bolster their operational resilience capabilities, streamline their…
Read moreOur 2nd CGI Special Edition of the Smart Metering Implementation Programme For Dummies is your essential pocket guide to this government-driven programme that will see 53 million gas and electricity smart…
Read moreSunderland College is hosting a recruitment fair to highlight a wide variety of employment opportunities available across its campuses. The event, taking place on Saturday 12 February (9.30am-12.30pm) at its…
Read more“Providing high-quality apprenticeships is a vital part of our role” A record number of employers across the country have now signed up to the University of Sunderland’s Higher and Degree…
Read moreTeesside University is hosting a series of webinars showcasing the advantages that apprentices bring to an organisation as part of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week. The university has an established…
Read moreTHE region’s booming tech sector is well set for a year of further expansion and success, according to several of its main players. At a recent board meeting of the…
Read moreThe Secretary of State for Levelling up today described the University of Sunderland as having “incredibly impressive facilities” as part of a visit to the city. Michael Gove was given…
Read moreNewcastle based law firm, Mincoffs Solicitors has appointed a solicitor to its Wills and Probate team and a new head of department has been promoted from within. Associate Solicitor, Lydia…
Read moreA higher education centre in the North East has secured multi-million funding to invest in its STEM capabilities. Newcastle College University Centre, part of national college group NCG, has been…
Read moreWhen Liam Milburn listened to Steve and Karen while he got ready for school, little did he know that 20 years later he would be part of one of the…
Read moreA Newcastle tech startup is shaking up recruitment for emerging tech talent, in order to better support those taking their first steps on the career ladder. Tech recruitment specialists, Haystack…
Read moreThe UK government’s Levelling Up white paper will today set out a blueprint to “expand opportunities” across the United Kingdom. The government’s ambitions include a 40 per cent increase in…
Read moreNewcastle-based Nebula Labs have developed the third in a series of interactive apps to help bring more family fun trails to North Tyneside. The latest app – Morph’s Epic Art…
Read moreNorth East leading independent law firm for businesses Muckle LLP has continued its growth with the appointment of seven new trainee solicitors, taking its current total to ten. Consistently recognised…
Read moreCriminal, sexual, physical and emotional exploitation are harrowing subjects that a group of students are tackling for an annual film project. The short film partnership project, now in its 9th…
Read moreWith the support of Invest Newcastle and £1m from the North of Tyne Combined Authority, Ireland-founded digital transformation and technology provider Version 1 is bringing two hundred new jobs to…
Read moreCGI is pleased to announce a further five-year extension of its business processing and IT outsourcing contract with Elexon. This will further extend the 21-year relationship between the two companies…
Read moreBusiness leaders across the North East and North Yorkshire are being urged to take advantage of a national management training programme being offered by Teesside University International Business School. The…
Read moreMediaworks, one of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent digital marketing agencies, has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of a new group people director. Samantha Link joins the award-winning agency having held…
Read moreAs we settle into the new year, many of us will be getting back into our regular fitness regime or at least attempting a new exercise programme. But as we…
Read moreAbout Fast Futures We are proud to partner with Fast Futures to provide young people with practical advice and professional support as they navigate starting their careers. Avado’s FastFutures is a social…
Read moreWhile England may have failed to deliver the results at the Ashes this year – one Sunderland graduate is using video technology to help improve his club’s success on the…
Read moreA Newcastle College student is set for interstellar horizons after leading a NASA-backed space engineering project to victory. Mahfooz Miah, a second-year Engineering student at Newcastle College, led a group…
Read moreWork on the University of Sunderland’s new multimillion-pound facility to help train the next generation of medical professionals is now complete. A year in the making, the Cadaveric centre based…
Read moreTeesside University has appointed an architectural practice and property consultancy for its latest £300m Campus Masterplan project. The Buttery building is to be transformed into a Postgraduate Student Hub, providing…
Read moreSeriös Group, the North East-based data analytics and testing specialist, has formed a strategic partnership with software house Boxmodel to expand its capabilities and offering to its growing client base.…
Read moreFive young art and design students have been handed the opportunity of a lifetime, to work with one of the world’s most creative minds and take their studies to the…
Read moreA Newcastle-based digital transformation firm has established its new HQ at The Toffee Factory in the city’s Ouseburn district. whyaye made the move to larger premises after seeing its revenue…
Read moreA budding fashion journalist from the University of Sunderland is living her best life – after bagging an exclusive interview with one of Sex and the City’s newest stars. The…
Read moreSunderland Amateur Boxing Club has relocated to Havelock Tower, situated on the city’s Hylton Road, in a move that will not only place the club in a more central location,…
Read moreA global leader in security operations has announced the opening of its Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Newcastle, following a period of continued expansion and rapid…
Read moreNewcastle based law firm Mincoffs Solicitors has appointed Matthew Flinders as Commercial Director to support the firm’s growth aspirations. Matthew joins from RMT Accountants, where he was Head of Marketing…
Read moreOne of the North East’s largest and most successful housing providers, Bernicia Group, has appointed future-facing marketing specialists Mediaworks to transform its digital footprint. Bernicia Group has set ambitious goals…
Read moreWith a young family at home and running a successful sports massage therapy business – Alan Barlow questioned whether he’d made the right career decision to study a physiotherapy degree,…
Read moreNorth East Businesses are being encouraged to upskill their staff through a great programme driven by The University of Sunderland. The aim of the North East Workforce Skills Programme is…
Read moreLeading North East law firm Muckle LLP is backing the region’s ambitious growth plans following the appointment of a four-year contract to deliver legal services to Tees Valley Combined Authority.…
Read moreMIPIM will take place between 15-18 March 2022 in Cannes, France following a two year break due to the pandemic. In September 2021 a unique hybrid event took place with…
Read moreMonday 17th January 2022. It’s the most depressing day of the year – apparently. But why? What is it about the third Monday of January – particularly in a COVID-era…
Read moreThe iamproperty Group, ended 2021 with record breaking auction results, after a transformative year for the property market and the increased popularity of the Modern Method of Auction (MMoA). iamsold,…
Read moreA Sunderland gamer, who launched an innovative new gaming network after being inspired by digital play’s power to educate, is about to hold her very first conference, connecting researchers from…
Read moreTwo courses at Newcastle College University Centre are the latest to be awarded Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) status. The University Centre’s Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice and Foundation Degree in…
Read moreProptech and auction expert iamproperty has announced a partnership with property agency specialist, eXp UK to offer services to the brand’s personal property agents. The Group is offering multiple services…
Read moreTyneside technology consultancy Opencast is to work with the government’s Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) to help deliver a step change in the way it handles cases. Opencast will…
Read morePeter Neal, founder of Experience Bank Group, is delighted to announce not one, but two opportunities for a number of the region’s key managers to benefit from leading peer group…
Read moreAt CGI, we’re passionate about inclusion and development. We’re also passionate about bringing the next generation of young women into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). This e-booklet, aimed at…
Read moreMP for Sunderland Central, Julie Elliott, visited national soft drinks manufacturer Clearly Drinks to see how the business is investing in new environmentally-friendly production methods and local people during the…
Read moreGoing to university for the first time is a big deal for any new student – but for Ines Rebelo Fonseca the pressure was even greater. Aged just 18, Ines…
Read moreFrom diet to fitness, it’s the time of year when you might be rethinking your lifestyle – and as Veganuary gets underway, could this be the perfect time to kickstart…
Read moreWe’re proud to work with social enterprise Agent Academy to help support creation of 700 new jobs. Following our recent announcement to support the UK’s levelling up agenda by creating up to…
Read moreCGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) has been selected by the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop…
Read moreThe County Durham Growth Fund has awarded £1.98 million in grants to 17 companies from across the county this year, which will create 278 new jobs. 2021 has proved a…
Read moreCGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, is continuing to increase its investment and commitment to its UK…
Read moreA new study led by researchers at Northumbria University will document and analyse the experiences of young disabled adults who employ personal assistants to help with their care and support…
Read moreNew work for Hitachi Rail, a national construction firm, is driving growth for a regional technology specialist. The projects are the latest in line for Gateshead’s Advantex. The firm has…
Read moreNorthumbria University has been rated as ‘first class’ for sustainability and is the highest ranked university in the North East in the latest People & Planet University League table. More…
Read moreThe Sage Group plc, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, has announced that it has agreed to acquire a cloud native multichannel…
Read moreUK wide IT, telecoms and cyber security company Communicate have offered two full-time contracts to their newly qualified apprentices. Josh Sullivan and Liam Fulcher have both successfully qualified from their…
Read moreNational training provider, Learning Curve Group (LCG), hosted a roundtable discussion with Lord Agnew and the Cabinet Office, local business leaders and education providers to discuss the levelling up strategy…
Read moreAs we stock up on festive fayre, our cupboards bulging at the seams, indulging on treats to celebrate the season, our excesses undoubtedly peak at this time of year, but…
Read moreNewcastle-based leading regional law firm Muckle LLP has reported its financial results for the 12 months up to March 2021. The Newcastle based law firm delivered a stable profit and…
Read moreThe University of Sunderland is part of a nationwide initiative which aims to tackle persistent inequalities that create barriers for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students to access and take…
Read moreCGI is building a new showcase in partnership with Nokia at our 5G lab in London to demonstrate how 5G private networks can transform business operations. The showcase will demonstrate…
Read moreTalented music students studying a University of Sunderland course in partnership with Sunderland College have answered an appeal to record a song written by a dad for his daughter, 56…
Read moreProfessor Jane Turner OBE DL, former vice-chancellor for Enterprise and Business Engagement, was a business leader in the Tees Valley and passionate advocate for young women in the region. In…
Read moreCGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) announced a partnership with the marine conservation charity, Project Seagrass, as part of its No Planet B initiative and global net zero commitments. CGI and Project…
Read moreWith exciting news of a £20 million investment into a world-class training centre and housing eco-system, the city of Sunderland is proving itself to be a place where key organisations are working together to create a…
Read moreTwo young people in the North East are getting a chance to launch their careers as software developers, thanks to Newcastle upon Tyne-based digital transformation specialist whyaye. James Armstrong, from…
Read moreAs they start to prepare for the Christmas break University of Sunderland’s ERDF Graduate Internship team look ahead to the New Year. It’s been an interesting time for recruitment in recent months.…
Read moreWilton Universal Group chief executive Bill Scott OBE is part of a collaboration with Stephenson Harwood LLP, HKA and Teesside University to launch the UK’s first Renewable Academy. The launch…
Read moreSeriös Group is enabling businesses across the UK to cut costs, create efficiencies and improve their sustainability after agreeing to be the preferred UK analytics partner of Australian IoT provider…
Read moreDean Benson, the founder of e-commerce platform Visualsoft and a Teesside University graduate and governor has made a personal gift of £50k to support future undergraduate students studying Computer Science.…
Read moreAt DWP Digital, we put our users’ needs at the heart of everything we do. With over 20 million people using our services, it’s important that all our customers’ voices are heard. In…
Read moreRetirement from her role teaching hearing impaired students after 35 years offered Kathryn Gander the opportunity to pursue a lifelong love of art. Kathryn graduated from her MA Design course at the University…
Read moreNew investment in infrastructure will enable Gateshead technology specialist Advantex to expand and improve its ultra-fast internet connectivity services to more organisations across the region. The development follows a £500,000…
Read moreNorth East technology consultancy Opencast is to give a third of its shares to its employees to give them a greater stake in its future success. The move to launch…
Read moreAn international e-commerce retailer with sustainability at its core has turned to North East advisors to secure its recent funding. MHA Tait Walker Corporate Finance advised FFB Growth UK Limited…
Read moreSunderland College has been announced as a finalist in a prestigious awards programme that celebrate the best and most innovative practice among UK colleges each year. The college was revealed…
Read moreElectrical and fire alarm safety specialist, Safety Checked, has secured new business contracts worth more than £600k with help from the Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP). Set up just over…
Read moreGrowing tech firm Aspire Technology Solutions has posted a 6% lift in turnover during a year of uncertainty and restrictions imposed by Covid-19. The Gateshead firm – a former North…
Read moreNorthcoders – one of the UK’s leading independent providers of training programmes for software coding – has opened a brand new training hub in Newcastle that will deliver the company’s…
Read moreDespite leaving school with no qualifications and told he’d never amount to anything – Michael Curtis has defied the doubters, studying for his Master’s degree and winning a national award…
Read moreNorth East tech startup Data2Action is bringing to market a “first-of-its-kind digital platform” to help SMEs and education providers navigate the complex world of data protection and privacy. Founded in…
Read moreAn independent provider of training programmes for software coding has opened a brand new training hub in Newcastle. Northcoders’ new site is part of the innovation hub TusPark at Barclays…
Read moreA unique and powerful charter mark created by a Sunderland lecturer to increase employers’ commitments to becoming HIV-friendly is relaunching to tackle the ongoing workplace stigma surrounding the virus. Since…
Read moreEldon Square has partnered with Mediaworks to leverage its media buying and data-driven targeting specialisms. The agency’s approach aims to plug Eldon Square into its global partnerships with digital platforms,…
Read moreHouse builders and property developers in Newcastle should meet higher environmental standards to help fight climate change, planners say. Newcastle City Council’s new local planning guidance directs firms to go…
Read moreDynamo Member, Leysen Associates, have introduced ‘Gannin Yem’, a Proof of Concept to see what appetite there is in the ‘Tyne /Tees’ region for employers to add (to their existing…
Read moreA North East-based property auction expert has committed to supporting the growth of the sector with significant investment into its latest specialist training programme intake. The UK’s largest property auctioneer…
Read moreThe North East Local Enterprise Partnership and Durham University Business School have published a new report looking at how COVID-19, and the introduction of widespread flexible working, has contributed to…
Read moreNewcastle’s Pilgrim’s Quarter, part of the Pilgrim Street development, is set to become the new home for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the North East. Part of the Government…
Read moreSisters Lucy and Laura Giles have found the right prescription for success, after both deciding to train as new doctors. Lucy joined the University of Sunderland’s School of Medicine this…
Read moreA North East accountancy firm have completed over £100m worth of deals marking the busiest 12 months for the firm in almost a decade. Led by MHA Tait Walker’s corporate…
Read moreLeading regional commercial law firm Muckle LLP has expanded its Agricultural, Estates and Private Client Department in order to meet increasing demand for its specialist legal services. The department, headed…
Read moreHara Moraiti has been passionate about cars since she was 14 and now, 30 years on, the former University of Sunderland student is making her motor racing dream a reality.…
Read moreThe University of Sunderland’s Graduate Internship Scheme got off to a flying start this year and despite difficulties faced as a result of the pandemic, was able to offer support to an…
Read moreDon Murray recently joined Standex Engineering Technologies Group’s Spincraft UK business as Managing Director earlier this year, and he was so impressed with his own journey that when he was…
Read moreA major County Durham industrial scheme has hit another key milestone with the development of its latest phase. The construction of ten industrial units at Station Place in Newton Aycliffe…
Read moreFlutter Entertainment PLC has announced the acquisition of the online bingo operator Tombola for an enterprise value of £402m. Tombola, with teams primarily located in Sunderland and Gibraltar, is a…
Read moreIT firm, razorblue has entered a partnership with Teesside University. The partnership will see the University working with IT solutions provider razorblue across a range of areas including student recruitment,…
Read moreJeff Brown, presenter of BBC Look North, is paying a visit to the University of Sunderland today (Wednesday, November 17th) to officially launch its new state of the art photography…
Read moreShoptimised, who provide Product Feed Optimisation and Incremental Revenue Software to e-commerce businesses, has seen an incredible growth of the business, spending the last 18 months developing new innovative features…
Read moreA group of eight entrepreneurs are set to benefit from an incubator programme designed to accelerate the growth of fledgling businesses in County Durham. Durham City Incubator (DCI) was launched…
Read moreA University of Sunderland student has teamed up with an award-winning North East film company to help produce a gritty, interactive drama that tackles teenage pregnancy and how disabled people…
Read moreSkills Bootcamp in Digital is a new set of digital training courses designed to help you to build sector specific skills and fast track to a guaranteed interview with a…
Read moreNorth of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll will attend an upcoming business event in the North East dedicated to skills, training, staff wellbeing, and productivity. The Mayor will join 250 leaders…
Read moreA group of North of Tyne housing providers have successfully secured funding to deliver an innovative employability project to help unlock potential in the region. The partnership, made up of…
Read moreCampaign group Power for People has commended Northumberland County Council for resolving to support a Bill that would increase domestically generated clean energy. The proposed new law, known as the…
Read moreStaff and students at Newcastle College have been getting green-fingered in the name of sustainability this week. More than 20 new trees were planted across the College’s city-centre Rye Hill…
Read moreDr Alex Lockwood is a Senior Lecturer in Creative and Professional Writing at the University of Sunderland, as well as a climate change activist and exponent of veganism. This week…
Read moreTHE superstars and rising stars of the region’s growing tech sector were celebrated at a glittering awards night. Almost 400 people attended the Dynamites 21 Awards which were hosted by…
Read moreA Sunderland graduate whose digital strategy helped thousands of Defra staff stay connected during lockdown has been shortlisted as one of the UK’s Top 10 Young Digital Leaders of the…
Read moreA group of Paramedic Science students will be sporting a lot more facial fur this month after signing up for the month-long Movember challenge. Within a week, the University of Sunderland super…
Read moreGlobal boutique hotel chain, IHG Hotel Indigo successfully reopened its prestigious £15million hotel and restaurant in Durham City over the summer with help from Business Durham the Business Support Service…
Read moregliff.ai is a Durham based company that is leading the world in the development of medical Artificial Intelligence (AI). The company was spun-out from Durham University and began building a…
Read moreColin Bell, Business and Sector Growth Director at the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, knows what it takes to create a successful business. And he wants to spread the word…
Read moreA UK video specialist has been awarded a Department of Work and Pensions contract to provide communications services to support the virtualisation of the UK benefits system. The virtual care…
Read moreGenerator to host ‘Digital Union Mixer’ on the 12th of November, bringing together the North East’s creative and digital communities for an evening of networking, live music and great food…
Read more“Social prescribing is an innovative way to support health, wellbeing and reintegration through arts and creative practice” As we honour those members of the armed forces who have fought and died in…
Read moreStaff at a north east university are raising funds to support some of the most vulnerable members of their community; students who have experience of the care system, or are…
Read moreA practical toolkit for employers on how to reduce their gender pay gap has been launched by North East England Chamber of Commerce with support from Home Group. All of…
Read moreBusiness Cloud recently revealed its Fintech 50 Innovation ranking for 2021. From hundreds of businesses, an expert judging panel and a public vote, hundreds were whittled down down to just 50,…
Read moreAt a time when data volumes are surging exponentially, Kani’s automated reconciliation platform, which has reconciled over €5 billion in processed payments volume to-date, offers clients the ability to simplify…
Read moreThe Aldrin Family Foundation, led by Dr Andrew Aldrin, has teamed up with trainee teachers at the University of Sunderland to inspire schoolchildren to become interested in STEM (Science, Technology,…
Read moreNorth-East based agency, Beyond Partners and NorthInvest have joined forces in a strategic partnership which offers entrepreneurs access to specialist people and brand services. The collaboration, which commenced in October,…
Read moreAs world leaders make their climate pledges during COP26, the University of Sunderland unveils it’s part in a project fostering deeper connections with the environmental, cultural and industrial coastal heritage…
Read moreBoutique Data Analytics and Testing specialist Seriös Group has established its headquarters in the heart of Newcastle city centre as it looks to exceed initial growth targets. The business, which…
Read moreNewcastle upon Tyne-headquartered digital transformation specialist whyaye has announced a major new partnership with Helsinki-based Employee Experience Management Platform provider HappySignals. The partnership will see the two companies use a…
Read more£100,000 has been awarded for regeneration projects in Newcastle communities, raised by contractors BAM and developers Ask Real Estate, and housing association Home Group. Seven community groups will receive funding…
Read moreIn 1963 at the age of two David Archer had a unique view of Sunderland – living in the city’s only penthouse. David’s parents met and taught at the University…
Read moreThe North East Workforce Skills programme aims to upskill the workforce in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland; enabling employers to access ESF funding to address training needs within their businesses.…
Read moreIn the wake of the COVID pandemic and the suspension of non-urgent care there is now a huge backlog of patients waiting for treatment, there are also many patients that…
Read moreCGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) has signed a five-year contract to support the City of Edinburgh Council’s transformation into one of the world’s leading Smart Cities. The agreement includes deployment…
Read moreThe North East Institute of Technology at New College Durham has unveiled its new virtual reality design suite and robotics facilities. The suite has seen an investment of £1m in…
Read morePlayco, the world’s largest and most successful instant game developer, has acquired Goodboy Digital (Goodboy), the London based developer who created the PixiJS game engine and is known as a…
Read moreA unique North East Charity aiming to help end loneliness is now able to help more older people thanks to a major digital transformation project. Wag & Company is the…
Read moreFormer University of Sunderland student Les Ojugbana is well-known in the city for businesses such as his Gbana Security firm and Fitness 2000, which is renowned for providing free gym…
Read moreMincoffs Solicitors has welcomed Luke Philpott as a new partner in its award-winning corporate team. Luke qualified as a solicitor at a national law firm in 2015 and relocated from…
Read moreGateshead has released images of a specialist £14m housing project which will create 82 homes for older people who require a broad range of support needs. Created and managed by…
Read moreNewcastle College has been praised for its investment efforts in its recently built facilities by MP and shadow digital minister, Chi Onwurah, when the College welcomed her for a tour…
Read moreThe North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has re-affirmed its commitment to working with its partners to help tackle climate change, ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference…
Read moreNewcastle upon Tyne-based digital transformation specialist whyaye has strengthened its operational resilience team with three key appointments, after experiencing increased demand for its services as financial services firms look to…
Read moreA major collaboration between academics, the voluntary sector and health professionals has been launched in Sunderland to research, raise awareness, inform education and support women through menopause. The University of…
Read moreWith multiple sources of patient information, a patient’s complete medical and care history is spread out and different information is only available to certain health and social care professionals. It…
Read moreCGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) has delivered connectivity between NHS digital systems and Ministry of Defence medical systems to rapidly enable secure, multi-directional flow of COVID-19 vaccination data for service…
Read moreThe University of Sunderland is celebrating its involvement in a programme to improve care for older people across Sunderland and South Tyneside now shortlisted for a prestigious Nursing Times Award. The…
Read moreCGI and GE Healthcare are joining forces to support health and care providers to accelerate their digital transformation journeys in the UK. CGI, one of the largest independent IT and…
Read moreMulti-platinum award-winning singer and songwriter Emeli Sandé has returned to Wearside to check out the University of Sunderland’s new state of the art photography and media facilities. Earlier today, Emeli,…
Read moreA North East based private equity firm has exited its investment in transport management software provider Mandata to Tenzing. LDC supported the Newcastle-headquartered Mandata to complete two significant acquisitions and…
Read moreA series of workshops and 1:1 sessions brought to you by Maxine Henry and Sally Cowling from Beyond Partners. Starts Thursday 4th November 2021 @ 09:30am – 12:30pm (Zoom Workshops)…
Read moreInterested in how to create an API strategy? Jacqui Leggetter, Head of Integration at DWP Digital shares her expertise knowledge on API’s to help you develop your own strategy. My…
Read moreA University of Sunderland student is hoping to raise awareness of sustainable fashion with her own unique exhibition. Eve Howarth has curated the ‘Double Denim’ exhibition, which is going on…
Read moreSunderland students who have gone the extra mile to support others during the global pandemic have been recognised for their efforts with an invite to the Sunderland Empire for a special gala night. The Gala performance of the West End hit musical School of Rock, is a ‘thank you’ by the Empire…
Read moreNorthumberland county council has teamed up with Newcastle United Foundation to launch an employability programme for young people aged 16 to 25. The leadership through football course is designed for…
Read moreGlobal retailer JD Sports Fashion PLC (“JD Group”) has acquired a majority stake in the UK’s leading premium bicycle retailer, Wheelbase Lakeland Limited (“Wheelbase”). Founded in 1993, Wheelbase has 45…
Read moreMore than 175 students have enrolled on Newcastle College’s renewable energy courses since 2018. The uplift is the latest in a line of green energy-focused announcements from the College. According…
Read moreVital services in Wearside to tackle domestic abuse are a “valuable” and “lifechanging” support according to both the survivors and perpetrators who have accessed them, a new report reveals. Together…
Read moreFor many people, getting back into education after a long time away from the classroom can be a daunting experience – but for mature student Clare Knox, it proved to…
Read moreMORE STUDENTS THAN EVER CHOOSING GREEN ENERGY COLLEGE COURSES Newcastle College is continuing to drive the green agenda from the heart of the North East with more than 175 students…
Read moreOliver Wyman is a global strategy consulting firm with offices in 60 cities across 31 countries. In 2018, the firm set up a new base for its data and analytics…
Read moreA student’s artwork is proving a huge draw after highlighting the little-known crisis which threatens millions of civilians. University of Sunderland Glass and Ceramics MA student, Nat Quinn was so…
Read moreA Newcastle-based agency has continued its UK expansion with a raft of new hires. Mediaworks has announced a series of new hires following its continued growth in Scotland. The team,…
Read moreA football fan who made history when she became the first female referee to be appointed to a game in the English Football League is celebrating another accolade. Rebecca Welch,…
Read moreAs part of Newcastle Building Society’s branch investment programme Bishop Auckland is set to see “improved” services. The society’s Newgate street premises will be renovated to provide customers with improved…
Read moreNorth East tech giant Aspire Technology Solutions have opened a new office at Fusion Hive, Teesside. The Fusion Hive business and innovation centre, located on Stockton’s Northshore has been built…
Read moreOne of the North East’s most popular visitor attractions is helping the University of Sunderland mark a very special milestone. University staff and students, both past and present, are celebrating…
Read moreBusiness Durham has supported the launch and growth of three technology companies thanks to its six-month accelerator programme for start-ups. Networking platform NetKnoWho, taxi and private hire app taxigoat and…
Read moreA North Shields actor and University of Sunderland graduate has been chosen to work alongside a BBC script editor to bring his idea for a TV series to life. Michael…
Read moreNewcastle College is welcoming students into its newly opened Digital Hub where students can thrive on digitally focused courses. The College has welcomed 400 students on digital courses across all…
Read moreBBC Radio 1 presenter Jordan North has gone back to where it all began – as he cut the ribbon to the University of Sunderland’s new state of the art…
Read moreDWP Digital, is recruiting hundreds of digital and tech specialists to lead and redefine digital public services. A career in DWP Digital truly is a career that’s ‘Digital With Purpose’.…
Read moreNorthumbria University continues to offer financial support to SMEs and graduate start-ups based in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. The ERDF funding scheme that originally launched in March 2021 to…
Read moreA County Durham collective of producers is making it simple for businesses to buy and source local to help boost the region’s economy. Discovering Durham brought together the best local…
Read moreCelebrating ’good’ has never been more important, and one regional organisation that supports countless other businesses across the country jumped at the chance to sign up to the Good Work…
Read moreNorth-East SaaS business Shoptimised has expanded their team further with 8 new hires, making It a total of 17 new staff that have joined the business this year. The new…
Read moreBusiness and technology consultancy, Waterstons, has appointed Michael Stirrup as its new Chief Executive Officer to drive forward investment, job creation and client experience. The news comes as Waterstons launches…
Read moreMirthy, a community and activities platform for over-60s, has raised an £800,000 pre-seed investment, a year after launching during the pandemic and racking up over 30k users. The pre-seed round…
Read moreA new business academy has been launched in County Durham by one of the region’s largest training providers. National training provider Learning Curve Group (LCG) has launched its Business Academy…
Read moreNorth East students are set to benefit from government backed investment that will place Sunderland College at the forefront of technical skills training in the region. In 2016 the college…
Read moreOne of the region’s largest colleges is launching an enterprise hub which will offer city centre work space to local companies in return for helping students develop skills needed for…
Read moreA new jobs platform is set to create a boost for employment in the North East’s tourism and hospitality sectors. Jobs@SkillsHub, which is being launched by Newcastle City Council, is…
Read moreJoin the most successful digital business leaders in the Tees Valley! Are you an early-stage digital business based in the Tees Valley (Middlesbrough, Stockton, Darlington, Hartlepool or Redcar and Cleveland)?…
Read moreSunderland Software City is building on its 13-year experience to build a new Enterprise Team and expand other departments to drive forward regional digital tech sector growth. The new Enterprise…
Read moreNewcastle-based PropTech firm, iamproperty, continues to grow at pace taking on 70 new team members reaching 250 staff at its head office and across the UK. The PropTech firm is…
Read moreA new digital business concept that is bringing access to love online safely is forging forward in development thanks to an introduction made by the philanthropic organisation, The Experience Bank.…
Read moreBusinesses are due to get an energy efficiency boost due to a new initiative being supported by a North East university. Teesside University, which is based in Middlesbrough, is running…
Read moreA leading global technology consultancy has chosen Newcastle as the location for its third UK office. Thoughtworks, who have won multiple awards for their commitment to diversity and inclusion will…
Read moreAs businesses recover from a disruptive period of uncertainty and change, Kathy Clawson, Head of Computer Science Faculty of Technology provides advice on how work-based learning at the University of…
Read moreA North East consortium has announced that it has secured a multi-million pound funding package to encourage investment in the region’s SMEs. The consortium, led by the North East Business…
Read moreTHE region’s tech network has launched a deeper dive into equality and diversity after an initial survey concluded with four key recommendations for the sector. Dynamo launched its first equality,…
Read moreA new series of digital bootcamps have today been announced to improve job prospects across the North East. The Skills Bootcamps in Digital, backed by the government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee…
Read moreShoptimised has strengthened its team with four new appointments to support the ongoing business growth and new client wins. The North Tyneside based SaaS is rapidly expanding and has appointed…
Read moreA Newcastle-based software company has launched a dedicated new brand to help businesses go digital, as they continue to grow in the healthcare space. Surge Technologies Ltd, partnered with the…
Read moreNew work in the education, defence and manufacturing sectors are among the projects that have secured growth for a North East technology firm over the last 12 months. Gateshead-based Advantex,…
Read moreA new engineering and manufacturing Industry Lead has been appointed by Education Partnership North East to support Northumberland College further develop its engineering and manufacturing technical curriculum. One of its…
Read moreEducation Partnership North East has appointed Jeff Bower as a dedicated industry lead to further develop its engineering and manufacturing academic and technical provision across its regional group of colleges.…
Read moreCyberWhite and Appgate would like to invite you to a series of discussions around Zero Trust Network Access solutions. The series of discussions will commence Thursday (5th August @11am), with…
Read moreThe North of Tyne Combined Authority has announced new multi-million pound funding to boost the local digital sector. The authority plans to invest £12m to boost the digital sector in…
Read moreHot on the heels of the recent successful Carbon Neutral Challenge, Sunderland City Council launches the “Transport Challenge” in collaboration with Digital Catapult. This brand new competition offers £10,000 to…
Read moreNewcastle College has launched an ambitious new strategy that will ensure it continues to play a key role in the North East over the next decade. The Strategy launch coincides…
Read moreDWP Digital delivered its first virtual hackathon earlier this month. Hack2Work brought together more than 150 people from a wide range of backgrounds to develop digital solutions focused on helping…
Read moreToday, organisations are expected to be agile and dynamic, delivering increased value and of course, unparalleled levels of customer service. In the background, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve,…
Read moreAre you a digital SME looking to scale up your business? DigitalCity is on the lookout for digital business leaders in the Tees Valley to join its next SCALE programme…
Read moreNewcastle Carers has welcomed a new CEO into its fold ensuring that the charity, which supports carers of all ages, moves into a new era of opportunity. Edward Gorringe brings…
Read moreLabour MP Julie Elliott is delighted that Sunderland College will be leading the way in technical skills training when its new Digital Innovation Centre opens later this year. Ms Elliott…
Read moreNewcastle College University Centre has been named as one of the first providers of a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfaTE). The University…
Read moreMaxis, the leading converged solutions provider in Malaysia, has collaborated with Digital Catapult North East Tees Valley, the Department for International Trade and the UK Tech Cluster Group to provide…
Read moreNewcastle College University Centre is launching the UK’s first Creative Digital Design Degree Apprenticeship this September, allowing young people to learn and practice the creative and technical skills that are…
Read moregliff.ai has launched its innovative software platform, specifically designed to assist the development of trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) by addressing the gap for much-needed Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) products. MLOps…
Read moreThursday 29th July, 2.00pm – 3.00pm In this webinar, we’ll show you the huge problem that exists within Google Shopping and the Merchant Center and how that problem restricts your…
Read moreNomad Digital is excited to be the chosen partner of rail tech pioneer Incremental, winning ‘First of a Kind’ funding. Incremental supplier of data-driven solutions to the rail industry is celebrating…
Read moreHow CNI-like organisations can benefit from appropriate application of the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) We all rely on our Critical National Infrastructure (CNI); after all, that’s what it means. The…
Read moreRapidly rising Newcastle firm iamproperty is creating dozens of new jobs on the back of its latest tech innovation. The Gosforth based company, first created by Jamie Cooke and Ben…
Read moreFollowing the launch of its ERDF funding scheme in March, Northumbria University continues to offer support to SMEs based in Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. Through funding worth up to…
Read moreData and digitalisation requirements for the energy transition: insights from an industry working group To deliver a cost effective and equitable transition to net zero, the full potential of system…
Read moreContinued investment in apprentices North East technology specialist Advantex has appointed two new apprentices as it invests further to secure its future workforce needs and strengthen core technical skills. Luke…
Read moreNorth East technology specialist Advantex is sailing to success after completing a contract to provide new digital connectivity onboard Europe’s oldest floating warship. The cable work by the Gateshead firm onboard HMS…
Read moreThe North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) has appointed CGI, alongside Better, to implement an ePMA (e-Prescribing and Allergy Monitoring) solution across their acute and community hospitals. The…
Read moreNorth East Ecommerce Startup Shoptimised has hired 2 new talents in the last month to support their growth and new onboarded clients. The newest additions to the team are Brandon…
Read moreKani’s automated reconciliation platform will integrate with Sodexo Engage’s IT, Finance and Operations divisions for the improved management of e-payments, pre-paid cards, gift cards, vouchers, and risk identification data. The…
Read moreTYNESIDE tech consultancy Opencast Software has announced a key appointment as it extends its reach across the UK. Earlier this year the company announced a huge recruitment drive, with 50…
Read moreNewcastle headquartered recruitment business NRG, part of the Galago Group, has announced the departure of Chief Executive, Therese Liddle. In a well-planned transition, Therese will be leaving her position with…
Read moreSunderland College lecturer Chris Jeffrey has been nominated for the 2021 BAFTA Young Games Designer Mentor Award by the students he has inspired. The Award is presented to educators whose passion and dedication has motivated learners through games…
Read moreThe region’s biggest tech conference will this year focus on how the north east’s IT sector has successfully responded to the Covid pandemic. The annual Dynamo conference attracts delegates from…
Read moreAbout the UTC A UTC is a University Technical College and is different from other schools because it has unique support from local, high-profile industry partners and employers. Partners have…
Read moreDynamo, the region’s tech champion, is to host a free webinar this month exploring government technology and lessons learned from the Covid pandemic. The webinar, on Wednesday, April 21, features…
Read moreThe North East UTC are looking for organisations who can support them and their students with Work Experience Week (5th -9th July), Careers Talks and Mentor Recruitment. From the…
Read moreA Durham app-based bank has announced that it is launching a £40m fundraise as it moves to aim for profitability. Atom, the UK’s first app-based bank, is to raise £40m…
Read moreA new strategy aiming to double the number of North East jobs in the health and life sciences sectors has been unveiled. The North East Health, Life Sciences and Medicines…
Read moreA Durham SaaS company has announced that it has received an investment of £600k to complete development of a new platform. Hicomply has received the £600k from angel investors and…
Read moreA North East council has today announced that it will invest £3m in culture and the arts across the next five years. Newcastle City Council’s Cabinet has given the green…
Read moreA North East organisation has announced that more than £235k in funding has been awarded to help businesses in the region. The funding, from the North East Local Enterprise Partnership…
Read moreA Newcastle software company has announced that it has led a multi-million pound funding round for a digital operations platform. Sage has invested £17m in digital operations platform Brightpearl, leading…
Read moreThrough a new open innovation programme called Challenge North East, the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is offering financial support to SMEs who can help find solutions to two…
Read moreWe recently asked our friends and partners over at Railsbank to join us for a discussion, hosted by FinTech Finance, about partnerships within Payments and FinTech, and what makes a…
Read more“Offices: The future is blended” according to Charlie Hoult, MD at ‘flex space’ operator Hyhubs. Charlie, who runs three workspace ‘properties with personality’ led an Entrepreneurs’ Forum panel discussion entitled…
Read moreAn independent North East law firm has announced that it has seen revenue hit record highs in its latest results. Muckle LLP has reported record results after turning over more…
Read moreThe search is on for role models who can inspire the region’s tech sector to be more diverse. Regional tech champion Dynamo has launched its #HERO campaign to find local…
Read moreDurham based gliff.ai has received another round of investment from funds managed by Northstar Ventures, the North East Innovation Fund supported by the European Regional Development Fund and the newly…
Read moreGraham Jordan, Partnership Analyst and Manager at NEICT, previously visited a number of local schools giving careers talks to yr10 students on behalf of Dynamo as part of the Building…
Read moreThe UK water sector’s opportunities to transform leveraging emerging technologies and data insights. CGI has partnered with UK5G to produce a white paper that sets out the enormous opportunities and challenges for…
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that Professor Monika Foster’s Professorial Lecture will be held online on Wednesday 2 December 2020 at 18.00. ‘Globalisation in the Time of Disruption: Challenges and…
Read moreAs a North East Tech Network, Dynamo North East wants to play our part in diversifying the North East tech sector. We realise that we need to do more to…
Read moreA North East council has announced that it is launching a £14m scheme to support local businesses through lockdown. The Covid Business Support scheme, run by Newcastle City Council, will…
Read moreCGI today announced a partnership with Newcastle-based text analysis and insight platform provider, Wordnerds. The relationship will see the company combine its multi-industry and advisory expertise with Wordnerds’ unique software platform…
Read moreOpencast Software, the independent tech consultancy, has appointed Tom Lawson as CEO. Opencast Software specialises in developing end-to-end enterprise solutions for Government, financial services, health and social care and renewable…
Read moreEleven judges will cast a critical eye over the success stories of the North East’s IT and tech leaders at tonight’s seventh annual Dynamites Awards. Jon Ridley, Newcastle College University…
Read moreThe shortlist for the Dynamites 20, the region’s IT and technology awards, has been revealed. The awards, organised by north east tech network Dynamo and sponsored by Home Group, are…
Read moreA North East organisation has announced that its board has a new chair. The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP), which covers the local authority areas of County…
Read moreRegistration for one of the biggest virtual festivals of innovation the world has ever seen is open. Anyone from across the North East and beyond can sign up to Northumbrian…
Read moreA leading North East accountancy and advisory firm has pledged to create six new jobs on Teesside and help businesses which have struggled with the fallout of the Coronavirus pandemic…
Read moreA talented entrepreneur who turned £90 into the £14m online fashion firm Pink Boutique has recently launched Rowen Group and appointed leading accountancy and advisory firm MHA Tait Walker as…
Read moreCracking the Code 22 September, 10am – 11am Don’t Just Give Them Faster Horses is a FREE online introductory session to Cracking the Code – an online programme aimed at bridging the post Covid-19…
Read more26th August, 12-12.45pm Diversity – are we getting the basics right? With Covid-19 still front and centre across the globe, diversity hasn’t been far behind. This pandemic has shone an…
Read moreA consortium of North East organisations renowned for driving transformation in the global construction market have been shortlisted for the chance to secure up to £50million to boost the region’s…
Read moreA new investment pot is available to SMEs in the North East that can develop tech solutions to energy consumption challenges. Up to £40,000 is on offer through The Energy…
Read moreA national communications company has revealed that it will be investing millions in Newcastle as a ‘key location’ in its future plans. BT’s Gosforth contact centre is set for a…
Read moreGLOBAL IT and business services consultancy CGI has partnered with regional tech network Dynamo to grow the north east’s health tech expertise. Health tech is a booming sector forecast to…
Read moreNewcastle City Council has announced a rescue package of more than half a million pounds to support the creative and digital sector in Newcastle. Funded by the North of Tyne…
Read moreNew post: Seriös Group supports data-driven Black Cats to create player performance and recruitment analytics dynamonortheast.co.uk/serios-…