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30.11.2023Leading law firm for business Muckle LLP has welcomed a new solicitor to further expand its real estate team. Described by Legal 500 UK as ‘standing out for client care…
Read moreLeading law firm for business Muckle LLP has welcomed a new solicitor to further expand its real estate team. Described by Legal 500 UK as ‘standing out for client care…
Read moreIn a strategic move to enhance our full-service recruitment solutions across the UK, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Leanne Chambers as Managing Director of both NRG and…
Read moreIndependent technology consultancy Opencast has appointed a head of social impact, reaffirming its commitment to being a purpose-driven business. Stef Monaco’s appointment comes months after the company submitted an application…
Read moreNational IT, telecoms and cyber-security specialists, Communicate, celebrate dual shortlisting in this year’s Cyber Security Awards. The company has been nominated for the third time running in the Threat Detection…
Read moreBusinesses are being urged to step forward and shape how vital funding will help the future of thousands of businesses across the region. Business Support Engagement Workshops will take place…
Read moreVirtual Memory Box, a digital innovation that saves precious memories for children and young people in care has won the Tech for Good category in the prestigious Prolific North Awards.…
Read moreTHE tenth annual Dynamites awards last night celebrated the region’s tech superstars and rising stars. The Dynamites23 Awards attracted almost 450 attendees and more than 120 entries across 12 award…
Read moreResearch conducted by Newcastle based Northcoders – one of the UK’s premier coding bootcamp providers – has shown that 75% of businesses in England are unaware of potential funding that…
Read moreA leading lawyer from Muckle LLP has been appointed as a trustee to a Teesside charity. Hugh Welch, Senior Partner and Corporate team lawyer at Muckle LLP has become a…
Read moreWard Hadaway’s social housing team has continued to experience significant growth and success with the welcome addition of four new appointments to its Newcastle office. The Social Housing team, part of…
Read moreA FAST-GROWING North East law firm, which specialises in corporate and commercial law, has announced an appointment to its practice management team. Newcastle-based Mincoffs Solicitors has strengthened its marketing department…
Read moreHealth leaders from the University of Sunderland are supporting ambitious plans to strengthen the NHS for future generations. The University has already submitted a bid to central government to triple…
Read moreDevolution plans for the North East that would see the region gain new powers and £4.2bn in investment have had the final local political approval. The seven North East councils…
Read moreIf you’ve ever said ‘yes’, when you really meant ‘no’, welcome to the club. ROAR Digital Marketing founder Michael Knowles admits to once being a fully paid up member. But now he…
Read moreNorthumbria University and the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) are joining forces to host a free knowledge-sharing event for businesses of all sizes, exploring how to develop and retain…
Read moreA Newcastle company that provides immersive training programmes for industry using extended reality software has raised a further £1m from the North East Venture Fund, supported by the European Regional…
Read moreThe non-profit GMDN (Global Medical Device Nomenclature) Agency has joined forces with tech consultancy Opencast for a major upgrade of its user platform and digital offering. The GMDN is the…
Read moreNorth East England’s smart city credentials will be showcased on the international stage next week as a diverse regional delegation heads to Barcelona for Smart City Expo World Congress. Taking…
Read moreTICKETS for the region’s flagship IT and technology awards are selling fast – and you haven’t got long to confirm your attendance. Dynamites23 will be held at Newcastle’s Civic Centre…
Read moreNorthumbria University has been named as one of 12 Centres for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence as part of a major £118m funding announcement by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).…
Read moreThe North East real estate industry gathered last week (Friday 27 October) to discuss plans for their presence at major real estate conferences MIPIM and UKREiiF. Invest Newcastle, part of…
Read moreA NORTH East digital marketing agency has been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award in recognition of the ‘enviable’ return on investment (ROI) its team earned for one of its…
Read moreScott Logic has announced that it is now B Corp Certified, joining a global community of businesses that meet ‘high standards of social and environmental impact’. The B Corp verification…
Read moreThe North East has been selected to receive up to £7.5m of new investment to drive local innovation and business growth, building on the region’s existing strengths in digital technologies.…
Read moreA new programme has been launched to support economically inactive residents living in Northumberland – people who are not in employment or seeking work – to help them make positive…
Read moreThe winners of this year’s Leeds Digital Festival Awards, which highlight achievements in Leeds and the city region’s digital and tech sectors, have been announced. Organised by tech recruitment agency…
Read moreThe 26th Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 Awards, a key highlight in the region’s business calendar, took place last week at BALTIC. The event spotlights the success and prosperity…
Read moreA devolution deal with government is expected to provide £4.2bn of additional investment to the region over 30 years, including a £1.4bn investment fund alongside significant funding for transport, education…
Read moreiamproperty has announced Perwyn as its new private equity partner as the proptech business is about to record its biggest year of growth to date. LDC, the private equity investor which…
Read moreGateshead-based Aspire Technology Solutions, one of the UK’s largest IT managed service and cyber security providers, announces the appointment of Tom Howard as Chief Financial Officer. In this newly created…
Read moreRecruitment firm, Nigel Wright Group, expanded with a new office in Leeds a year ago and has already achieved a milestone. They have helped dozens of clients in Yorkshire fill…
Read moreHow can businesses bridge the digital and green skills gap? Northumbria University and the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) are joining forces to host a free knowledge-sharing event for…
Read moreAN INNOVATIVE North East ecommerce agency has saved an online women’s clothing brand from closure, thanks to legal support from a leading law firm. Ecommerce development experts, Venture Stream have…
Read moreTom Lawson, chief executive of fast-growing tech consultancy Opencast, has been named as one of the UK’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2023. The prestigious LDC Top 50…
Read moreLeading law firm for business Muckle LLP has strengthened its real estate team by retaining newly qualified solicitor Eaden Hardcastle. Eaden joined Muckle in September 2021 on its graduate training…
Read moreIndustry leaders and academics have come together at Teesside University to explore how hydrogen can be used to support the just transition to a net zero economy. Teesside University, a…
Read moreNewcastle College and Newcastle International Airport are celebrating 15 years of continued collaboration which has led to the career successes of almost 70 students. Over the course of more than…
Read moreIndependent technology consultancy Opencast has taken a big step forward to formalising itself as a purpose-driven driven business, after submitting an application to become a B Corp to the body…
Read moreTHE shortlist for the Dynamites23, the region’s IT and technology awards, has been unveiled after a massive number of companies, organisations and individuals entered. Now in their tenth year, the…
Read moreA leading Northern law firm has announced the recruitment of six new trainees and one apprentice solicitor into its Newcastle headquarters, with 13 trainees recruited nationally as it continues to…
Read moreNotify Technology, a leading provider of safety, health, environmental and quality management (SHEQ) software, is pleased to announce the release of Notify Cloud v6.5, offering users a host of new…
Read moreAFTER an extremely successful inaugural year, a major regional festival promoting and celebrating the north east’s growing technology sector will return in 2024. Organised by regional tech network Dynamo North…
Read moreLeading regional law firm for businesses Muckle LLP has praised the fantastic support of its people, clients and suppliers as it reported another record-breaking year of increased turnover and profitability.…
Read moreA POPULAR, Northumberland caravan site has sold for a seven figure sum with support from leading, Newcastle-based law firm Mincoffs Solicitors, as owners exit the business after half a century…
Read moreSurvey reveals 87% of employees agree that a toxic workplace culture has had a negative impact on their mental health 73% of employees agree that a toxic workplace has contributed…
Read moreInfotel UK has partnered with the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) to embark on a project dedicated to data management and data privacy in large organisations. This partnership highlights…
Read moreA delegation of international trade and investment experts are headed home to the US ready to spread the word about the North East and the impressive investment opportunities in the…
Read moreThe first students starting their academic journey at Teesside University London are settling into their new surroundings in the capital. A range of welcome activities have been taking place to…
Read moreApexon, a digital-first technology services company, has opened a new ‘state-of-art facility’ in Sunderland to help it meet the growing demand for its digital products and services in the UK.…
Read moreStaff at a South Tyneside technology firm named one of The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work are celebrating a record year. Howell Technology Group (HTG) has seen revenue grow…
Read moreNorthumbria University has been named Research University of the Year and Modern University of the Year in a new league table published by the Daily Mail. The accolades follow Northumbria…
Read moreA VASTLY experienced advisory board has been appointed to drive forward Dynamo, the region’s tech network. New board members include representatives from some of the north east’s leading technology companies,…
Read moreA partnership combining expertise in tech and sustainability has been formed to create a renewable energy app that aims to be the first of its kind in the UK. The…
Read moreESG is something clients are asking us about more and more. This increase in enquiries reflects the increasing importance of ESG credentials and a shift in expectations from employees, investors,…
Read moreLeading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway, with offices in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle, has announced the appointment of nine newly qualified solicitors following a successful training period. Each of the…
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that we have made a key strategic appointment to our intellectual property team in Leeds. Sonia Burgess, a highly experienced chartered trademark attorney, joins the…
Read moreColleagues at Aspire Technology Solutions showcased their dedication by participating in the Great North Run to support local charities This past weekend, the dedicated team members of Gateshead-based Aspire Technology…
Read moreTeesside University has been named among the Universities of the Year in a brand-new national university guide, which will be influential in informing students’ choices about where to study. The…
Read moreThe Faraday Battery Challenge (FBC) has appointed Newcastle University to receive £1.3m in funding to support the North East’s battery manufacturing and innovation sector and skills development. The University will…
Read moreA GROWING digital marketing agency is set to double its annual turnover for the second year running as it nears the half a million pound mark in the current financial…
Read moreA new study from Sage has revealed how the North East tops the country in terms of the best places for female startup entrepreneurs. The study explores where women entrepreneurs…
Read moreNewcastle city centre’s award winning Portland House continues to see strong demand for its sustainable workspace after securing a major new tenant. Wealth management specialist Raymond James, Monument has agreed…
Read moreTHE deadline for entries into the region’s tech awards is looming. Would-be winners of Dynamites23, sponsored by Nigel Wright Recruitment, have until 5pm on Tuesday, September 5 to submit their…
Read moreTo help drive UK SME growth, the marketing industry’s trade body will deliver government-funded training to enhance their data-driven customer engagement and retention. A recent UK SME survey found that…
Read moreNotably, Aspire Technology Solutions is the only North East Supplier to be named on four lots that relate to managed connectivity and unified communications, further extending its service offering to…
Read moreMuckle LLP’s Ben Evans has passed his solicitor apprenticeship and will become one of the North East’s first solicitor apprentices to qualify via the North East Solicitor Apprenticeship (NESA) programme.…
Read moreIndependent technology consultancy Opencast has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS) framework. As a supplier on ‘Lot 2b’ of the DALAS…
Read more“The Institute places life-changing opportunities for all at its core” Building a society that is more socially and economically inclusive is at the heart of a new Institute launched…
Read moreNational law firm Weightmans has relocated its Birmingham operations in a move which solidifies its commitment to sustainable and responsible business. The firm moved to 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham’s tallest…
Read moreAn experienced leader in digital transformation has returned to her native north east to help power the further expansion of one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech consultancies. Janet Onyia, who…
Read moreA Newcastle tech startup which aims to become a household name has opened its doors to its first customers in the region. Swarm, a green energy business founded by two…
Read moreNorth of Tyne’s digital technology sector is growing four times faster than the region’s wider economy, as more people flock towards jobs in tech. ‘Career Changers’, namely people bringing skills…
Read moreNewcastle University and RWE’s Sofia Offshore Wind Farm have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will see them work together to support the growth of a skilled offshore wind…
Read moreNewcastle Building Society has announced its financial results for the first half of 2023, reporting continued growth through the first half of the year achieved by offering “consistently good value…
Read moreTHE touchpaper has been lit for the region’s tech awards – Dynamites 23. Now in their tenth year, the Dynamites are the North East’s most highly anticipated IT and Tech…
Read moreTechnology recruitment firm SPG Resourcing has marked its second anniversary by announcing international expansion plans and the creation of 10 new jobs over the coming year. The company expects revenue…
Read moreAN EXPANDING digital marketing agency has appointed an accomplished head of sales to drive further growth. Tyneside-based ROAR Digital Marketing has recruited Chris Graham, who has extensive sales experience at…
Read moreExcelpoint, a leading North East tech firm, congratulates Lee Dodgson on achieving his Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship. Excelpoint takes immense pride in its team accomplishments, and Lee successfully completing…
Read moreAffordable housing provider Keelman Homes is teaming up with Northern housing association Karbon Homes to provide value for money tenancy services for its current and future customers through Karbon’s cost…
Read moreA Northumbria university academic has been awarded almost half a million pounds to develop a new process for sorting micro-nano particles which could improve cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr Prashant…
Read moreNewcastle based data and test solutions provider Seriös Group has allocated 17.5 per cent of its shares to employees, giving them a “valuable” stake in the future success of the…
Read more“This was not just a day to sit and listen” The ‘unprecedented’ success of the first International LGBTQIA+ conference has led to a collaboration of global experts joining forces to…
Read moreNorthcoders (AIM:CODE), the independent provider of training programmes for software coding, is pleased to announce that the Group has been successful in securing further funding from the Department for Education…
Read moreTHE COMMERCIAL and family departments at a leading North East law firm have bolstered their teams, following two key appointments. Newcastle-based Mincoffs Solicitors has welcomed associate solicitor Jennifer Wade to…
Read moreA flock of Shaun the Sheep sculptures has appeared across Newcastle after the 2023 St Oswald’s Art Trail was unveiled – and tech consultancy Opencast has joined the trail with…
Read moreA high-flying Newcastle United is “key” to supporting the growth of the city’s technology sector, according to specialist recruitment company, SPG Resourcing. The technology specialist recruiters argue that Newcastle’s brand…
Read moreA TYNESIDE business has secured its first fully international client to its growing portfolio after being chosen by a leading European insurance company as its SEO and content creation partner.…
Read moreThe Newcastle-headquartered, NorthStandard, a £630 million (US$800 million) turnover business and now one of the world’s largest marine insurers, has announced strong annual performance figures as a consolidated business following…
Read moreA North East tech specialist is set to create dozens of full-time jobs after securing millions of pounds worth of new work across manufacturing, transportation and education sectors. Gateshead-based Advantex,…
Read moreNomad Digital, specialist in transport connectivity solutions has signed a 4-year base frame contract (with an option for a 3-year extension) to upgrade the SNCF Voyageurs high-speed trains (TGV INOUI)…
Read moreNorth East-based tech firm Excelpoint welcomed Maja Kowalska, Hannah Board, and Jessica Cowan from Carmel College Sixth Form, Darlington, for a marketing work experience week, allowing them to gain invaluable…
Read moreAward-winning employee engagement and intranet solution, Oak Engage has today announced the launch of Aria, their new AI-powered virtual assistant, which will revolutionise how businesses communicate with their people. Initially,…
Read moreA RECENT acquisition has opened the doors for an ambitious North East care provider to introduce an enhanced service offering, thanks to support from leading Newcastle-based law firm Mincoffs Solicitors…
Read moreOpencast, one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech consultancies, has appointed Paul Malcolm as corporate development industry lead for healthcare, to build out its offer to help modernise and transform the…
Read moreA RAPIDLY growing digital marketing agency has appointed a business transformation company and a PR partner to help achieve its ambitions for further expansion. Demand for the services of Tyneside-based…
Read moreLeading law firm Muckle LLP is further expanding its Agriculture, Estates and Private Client team by appointing solicitor, Lois Dokubo, the latest in a string of new appointments for the…
Read moreDarlington-based recruitment agency Recruitrite has been honoured with a Digital Transformation Award at the 2023 Tees Tech Awards, recognising its exceptional adoption of Excelpoint’s no-code technology to transform business operations.…
Read moreWard Hadaway, a leading Northern law firm headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, has announced a total of 19 promotions across its offices in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle.12 of those have…
Read moreThe North East’s biggest building society has made a significant investment in Hexham and committed to its future in the town by acquiring the long-term leasehold of its Beaumont Street…
Read moreA University of Sunderland professor who is playing a key role in shaping the future of teacher training has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Professor…
Read moreTalent attraction and retention remains a top priority, and often a key challenge, for many North East businesses. Last week, Northumbria University and the North East England Chamber of Commerce…
Read moreThe North of Tyne Combined Authority is set to create more than 5,000 permanent jobs in four years, with over 1,280 already in post, averaging at seven new jobs per…
Read moreThe Ward Hadaway North West Fastest 50 is an annual awards event that recognises and celebrates the fastest growing businesses in the North West. 2023’s top 50 businesses were officially revealed at…
Read moreA County Durham mum who has won a scholarship to a digital marketing Masters degree hopes it will help restart her career after devastatingly being made redundant. Rachel McCourt has…
Read moreRunning a small business can be a difficult and, at times, lonely place. However, facilitated by support delivered through the Rural Design Centre, local organisations have found opportunities to grow…
Read moreThe Minister for Tech and Digital Economy, Paul Scully, will visit the North East to discuss opportunities for the region’s economic development and future skills in the sector as part…
Read morePublic transport executive Nexus has teamed up with a group of talented business students to work out ways of promoting its green credentials to encourage more customers to use the…
Read moreThe Turing University Network was launched by The Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and artificial intelligence, which was named after the pioneering mathematician and computer scientist.…
Read moreNorth East-based Excelpoint, a leading no-code technology firm, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the highly anticipated TechNExt No-Code Arcade. The event will take place on the 21st and…
Read moreTyneside-headquartered independent tech consultancy Opencast has donated a dozen MacBook laptops to help pupils at a Gateshead school design and build new robots – and compete in the world’s largest robotics…
Read moreUK start-up Roadmap MBA has partnered with education charity COCO to support communities in East Africa, providing free access to CPD certified business education and training. COCO believes that all…
Read moreOver 30 free festival fringe events will take place across the region from Tyneside to Teesside from June 19 to 23 as part of TechNExt, a major new festival created…
Read moreNorth of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll joined over 150 business leaders in Newcastle on Tuesday 23 May to discuss what doing ‘good business’ means for the region and how diversity…
Read moreGateshead technology specialist Advantex has won a five-figure contract to provide “state-of-the-art” digital surveillance and security technology at a County-Durham automotive bearings manufacturer. The move sees the Follingsby Park based…
Read moreNewcastle University Business School has officially received re-accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities on postgraduate business education. The accreditation demonstrates the Business School’s…
Read moreNorthumbria University and the North East England Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to host a free knowledge-sharing event for business leaders and HR professionals, exploring the challenges of talent…
Read moreWe are delighted to share that the technology team at Nigel Wright are celebrating a record financial year with growth in headcount, client base and a record annual Net Promoter…
Read moreNewcastle-based leading law firm Muckle LLP has expanded its growing employment team as newly qualified Craig Harvey joins the team. Having qualified into the team in March 2023, Craig will…
Read moreLaw firm Ward Hadaway LLP has successfully negotiated and completed the engineering contract for the New Wear Footbridge that will connect the City centre to the north side of the…
Read moreOpencast, one of the fastest-growing independent tech consultancies in the UK, has opened its latest office, in Glasgow, seeking to capitalise on the area’s burgeoning technology scene and abundance of…
Read morePlans for an ‘historic’ devolution deal for the North East of England have received widespread support from across the region. An eight-week consultation earlier this year asked residents, businesses and…
Read moreThe NHS Research and Development Forum Annual Conference, known as RDF23, will be held in Newcastle and Gateshead for the first time next week. Taking place at the Sage from…
Read moreROAR Digital Marketing is a full-service search engine marketing agency specialising in SEO, PPC and maximising the only presence of businesses. ROAR has recently announced its new partnership with Gateshead…
Read moreTHE region’s leading tech network has a new Advisory Board Chair to help drive the next stage of its growth and support more North East tech companies. Dynamo has appointed…
Read moreEnding 2022 with “permacrisis”; the Collins Dictionary word of the year sums up how many people feel about the events of the last year – or is that two, or…
Read moreA lawyer at a leading Northern law firm has won a global sailing championship for an unprecedented fifth time. Graham Vials, who grew up in Darlington and lives in Wylam,…
Read moreLeading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway has played a key part in advising Tech Nation on the winding down of its operations and acquisition by Founders Forum Group. Tech Nation…
Read moreNewcastle City Council is looking for an investor to accelerate the growth of the region’s £1.7bn life science eco-system. Dedicated to the commercialisation of life sciences and based on Newcastle…
Read moreNewcastle-based leading law firm Muckle LLP has recently expanded its top-ranked commercial team by adding newly qualified lawyer Daniel Montana to its ranks. Daniel, who studied law & a one-year…
Read moreA PROMINENT North East law firm has increased its number of partners to 13 and welcomed two associate solicitors as it announces its 2023 promotions. Lydia McCaslin, head of wills,…
Read moreNorthcoders – one of the UK’s leading independent providers of training programmes for software coding and data engineering – has launched a brand-new Gender Diversity Fund that has been created…
Read moreThe first recipients of a “unique” scholarship from an acclaimed filmmaker have spoken about the positive impact it has had on their studies and the extra motivation it has given…
Read moreFast-growing UK tech consultancy Opencast this week unveils a series of five showcase events for the inaugural TechNExt festival, taking place across the North East region from 19-23 June. TechNExt…
Read moreExcelpoint, the North East-based tech firm specialising in no-code software solutions, has announced the hiring of a new Senior Software Engineer, Jean Paul Bodiong, to its growing team. With over…
Read moreNewcastle-based leading law firm Muckle LLP continues to strengthen its sports, education and charities offering as newly qualified lawyer Carla Boaks takes up a permanent seat on the team. Carla…
Read moreNorth East based proptech company iamproperty has launched a new recruitment drive, setting out to find the next wave of tech talent to strengthen its team and support ongoing growth…
Read moreEY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognises entrepreneurs who are creating innovative futures. Chris Fraser, CEO and founder of Aspire Technology Solutions, based in Gateshead, has been named a finalist…
Read moreA University of Sunderland lecturer who received royal recognition for her community work, including her service during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been invited to attend King Charles III’s coronation celebrations.…
Read more“They are both wonderful ambassadors for the University’s medical school” Two medical students from the University of Sunderland will be part of history this weekend after being gifted tickets…
Read moreThe North East Economic Forum (NEEF) launched the Saudi – North East England Trade and Investment Dialogue on April 30, building upon significant Saudi investment in the North East and…
Read moreiamproperty’s financial results for the year ending October 31 2022 show the North East headquartered proptech group had its biggest year of growth to date, reporting revenue is up by…
Read moreThe UK is in the midst of a housing crisis. Data suggests that close to 340,000 more homes are needed each year across England over the next decade to combat…
Read moreIn under three weeks organisations from across the North East’s real estate sector will come together to shine a light on the investment and development opportunities in the region at…
Read moreStreamly, a leading video platform powered by Informa PLC, and Land Digital, a digital agency based in Sunderland, have joined forces to unlock the power of data towards achieving ambitious…
Read moreNorth-East based housing association Home Group has been successful in securing funding to retrofit 900 homes across the region. The £7.3m Home Group has received from the second wave of…
Read moreTeesside University has been selected as a regional hub for a competition which aims to make scientific research more accessible and engaging. Cheltenham Festivals is working with nine partners across…
Read moreMuckle LLP continues to reinforce its award-winning team with six new promotions, including three partners. Charlotte Patterson-Ryan, Sarah Barratt and Chris Hook have been promoted to partner, Alex Speirs becomes…
Read moreA ‘BIONIC woman’ and a ‘Chief Failure Officer’ will be among the speakers at the centrepiece conference of a major new festival to promote and celebrate the region’s growing tech…
Read moreNewcastle-founded independent tech consultancy Opencast has won the prestigious Judges Leadership Award at the 2023 Northern Tech Awards – with chief executive Tom Lawson picking up the prize for “the…
Read moreSurvey shows over a third (37%) of people admit that they are resistant to change Nearly half (43%) of employees agreed their business is not prepared to effectively manage change…
Read moreScores of families are becoming more tech-savvy thanks to the Foundation of Light’s partnership with Shout Digital. A digital skills programme has been created in collaboration between Sunderland AFC’s official…
Read moreGood progress is being made on the development of a new energy efficient retirement living scheme in the Northumberland village of Ponteland. Karbon Homes’ £5.5m ‘Athol House’ scheme on Callerton…
Read moreNomad Digital, specialist in transport connectivity solutions has once again been awarded a prestigious RoSPA Award for the second year. The Silver RoSPA Award demonstrates Nomad Digital’s commitment to health and safety…
Read moreUtilita Arena Newcastle and University of Sunderland announce a brand-new partnership intended to create opportunity and offer on-the-ground access to the region’s biggest live events, for university students in the…
Read moreTimes Higher Education (THE) University of the Year, Northumbria University, provides dedicated and bespoke support across a variety of sectors with expertise in executive education and in partnering with external…
Read moreA LEADING sustainable seafood processor is expanding its North East operations, thanks to support from Newcastle-based Mincoffs Solicitors and Dunlop Heywood. Libra Seafoods sources produce from across the Far East…
Read moreRichard (Rich) Corbridge joins DWP Digital on 11 April and will take over from Simon McKinnon as DWP’s Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO). Rich’s skills, experience, and track record…
Read moreA TOP tech talent and five new fee earners are the latest in a series of appointments at a leading North East corporate and commercial law firm. Chris Kewin brings…
Read moreTech sector support organisation Sunderland Software City (SSC) has issued a rallying cry to the North East’s digital technology community to help a Gateshead school realise its dreams of international…
Read moreSage, a Newcastle headquartered specialist in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announces the launch of two new solutions for accountants to help…
Read moreAs part of Bdaily’s coverage for World Health Day (April 7), we hear from Northumbria University as they attempt to revolutionise elder care. Researchers at the university are celebrating a key milestone…
Read moreAccrol Group Holdings PLC, a leading producer of toilet tissue, kitchen towel, facial tissue and wet wipes, has appointed leading marketing agency Mediaworks to transform its digital footprint. Established in…
Read moreNew Dynamo member and North East EdTech start-up which launched during the pandemic has hit users in over 50 countries. Roadmap MBA, headquartered in Gateshead, aim to bring FREE business…
Read moreAn ambitious, fast growing, North East care provider has trebled in size within the last 12 months, thanks to support from Mincoffs Solicitors and accountants and business advisory group, Azets…
Read moreNewcastle College University Centre (NCUC), marked its contribution to the region as it celebrated its 10,000th graduate in 10 years. NCUC is a higher education provider in a further education…
Read moreOne of Northern England’s leading law firms has partnered with one of the UK’s largest providers of legal education to help develop its future lawyers. Ward Hadaway has teamed up…
Read moreMediaworks, one of the UK’s largest independent digital marketing agencies, has promoted two of its long-standing directors to senior positions. Andrew Blenkinsop has been promoted from the group’s strategy director…
Read moreThe North East Innovation Awards has opened applications with an expanded number of categories. Taking place as part of VentureFest North East on the 10th May 2023, the Awards celebrate…
Read moreA MIDLANDS-BASED food supply chain specialist has been acquired by a global leader in software management solutions, thanks to legal support from Newcastle-based Mincoffs Solicitors. Food safety software platform Qadex,…
Read moreTICKETS are now on sale for key events at a major new festival to promote and celebrate the north east’s growing tech sector. TechNExt Festival, organised by regional tech network…
Read moreA LEADING figure in the UK defence industry was guest speaker at regional tech network Dynamo’s annual dinner. Dr Simon Harwood, UK Capability & Innovation Director at global defence and…
Read moreNorth of Tyne Combined Authority has worked with Newcastle-based BeaconHouse Events to launch ‘Good to Grow: Realising success and growth through better Business’, an event to empower businesses to grow…
Read more“He certainly caused a buzz and enjoyed the attention” Passengers on the Tyne and Wear Metro got a surprise this week when they came face-to-face with Bernard the Robot…
Read moreA ‘FOUNDERS Forum’ has been launched to help tech entrepreneurs grow their companies through the sharing of knowledge and experience. Organised by regional tech network Dynamo, the forum’s inaugural meeting…
Read moreDestination organisation, NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) is calling on businesses and the public to support the tourism industry this English Tourism Week. Led by industry body, VisitEngland, English Tourism Week is…
Read moreA North East technology specialist has landed more than £2 million worth of work as it continues to help schools and academy trusts access funding to refresh their Wi-Fi under…
Read moreLand Digital, a Sunderland-based agency that uses a data-led approach to deliver digital solutions, recently ran a 2-week digital bootcamp to empower aspiring individuals to jumpstart their careers in Digital.…
Read moreLockheed Martin is celebrating STEM in British Science Week with Northumbria University by investing £150,000 in a project that aims to accelerate the delivery of space-based solar power. Combining science…
Read moreNew qualification aims to preserve the UK’s world leading position in high-quality education and research A recognised global teacher recruitment and retention crisis has led to the creation of a…
Read moreNow in its 10th Year, Dynamo North East continues to champion the region’s Tech Sector and since joining with Sunderland Software City grows from strength to strength. Now, to help drive…
Read moreThe global demand for better connectivity, as well as new applications to support remote working, automation, e-commerce, transport, education, and healthcare is continually increasing. To support the digitised economy, a…
Read moreMediaworks, the award-winning digital marketing agency, has attended Hadrian School as part of its ongoing support of the specialist education facility in Newcastle’s West End. The Gateshead-based business approached Hadrian…
Read moreHayley Cox, Senior Business Manager and Diversity Champion, Sellick Partnership Today marks International Women’s Day which presents an ideal opportunity for businesses to reflect on the contributions their senior female…
Read moreOn 14 March, leaders from across the North East of England will travel down to Cannes in France to showcase the region at one of the world’s largest real estate…
Read moreAs part of the 21st Century Workforce Development Initiative pilot, sponsored by the Royal Academy of Engineering, Northumbria University is delivering a mini-exec MBA programme to help executive leaders in…
Read moreTom Small has joined North East leading law firm for business Muckle LLP as a solicitor in its top-ranked real estate team. The 27-strong team, headed up by partner Jonathan…
Read moreThe organisers of a major new festival to promote and celebrate the north east’s growing tech sector have issued a call-out for companies to get involved in the festival’s key…
Read moreLeading law firm for business, Muckle LLP, welcomed associate solicitor David Wozniak to its top-ranked commercial team following a period of considerable growth. With experience as both a solicitor and…
Read moreWard Hadaway’s housing management team is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and has welcomed the appointment of a new director. Since 2013 when they were recruited to extend the…
Read moreSellick Partnership, the market-leading professional services recruitment firm, has announced that all staff will have the full day off on Friday 3 March 2023. To mark Employee Appreciation Day, a…
Read moreInternational law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) is expanding its presence in Teesside and moving into a larger office at the Wilton Centre, adjacent to the Wilton International site, one…
Read moreA LEADING North East law firm is celebrating a very special anniversary, as one of its staff marks half a century with the firm. Lesley Charlton, who works as an…
Read moreExcelpoint is pleased to announce it is a named supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 13 framework to supply public-sector organisations with no-code software solutions. G-Cloud 13 is…
Read moreLondon headquartered lending platform, Funding Circle, today announces its partnership with Newcastle headquartered Sage, a specialist accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). The collaboration…
Read moreMike Parker, who co-founded Orange Bus, one of the UK’s most well-respected digital agencies, joins Land Digital as a Non-Executive Director to support their ambitious business goals over the next…
Read moreSellick Partnership, the market-leading professional services recruitment business, has announced the promotion of Adam Burgess to Senior Manager. In the latest of five promotions over seven successful years, Adam Burgess…
Read moreLeading law firm Muckle LLP has welcomed newly qualified solicitor Kieran O’Donoghue to its top tier Dispute Resolution team. Kieran, who qualified in January, has joined the Dispute Resolution team…
Read moreTeesside University’s Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) is nearing completion with ambitious initiatives in place to achieve a net zero development. A “topping out” event was held to mark…
Read moreA new report from award-winning intranet and employee engagement solution, Oak Engage highlights the impact of poor internal communication and reveals that 46% of internal communicators believe that it will…
Read moreTime Central neighbours Muckle LLP, Mott Macdonald, Turner & Townsend and RBC Brewin Dolphin have joined forces to donate 30 bags of office wear to Smart Works Newcastle. The charity…
Read moreMediaworks, one of the UK’s largest independent digital marketing agencies, teamed up with Newcastle NE1 this week to deliver a programme of engagement for local schools across the region. In…
Read moreMediaworks, one of the UK’s largest independent digital marketing agencies, has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of Rosie Hebblethwaite as commercial operations director. Rosie joins the multi award-winning…
Read moreAn awards ceremony has shone a light on the personal and professional achievements apprentices and their employers have made across the region. Hosted during National Apprenticeship Week 2023 (February 6-12),…
Read moreTHE CEO of Dynamo has outlined his vision for a bright and ambitious future for the region’s tech network. Speaking at a joint meeting with Sunderland Software City which he…
Read moreNorthcoders – the independent provider of training programmes for software coding and data engineering, which has sites in Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham – has acquired Tech Returners in a…
Read moreDurham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside universities have today (Friday, February 3) launched a report highlighting the regional impact made by universities across the North East. The Innovating Together –…
Read moreWe are proud to announce that CGI has become a Strategic Partner of AnalystX, the Future NHS collaboration platform bringing together the data and analytics community virtually to support the NHS. The AnalystX…
Read moreRadial Path has hired former Visualsoft Head of Marketing, Vikki Hawkins as Product Marketing & Strategy Specialist. Vikki is the latest recruit to join the Newcastle upon Tyne based agency,…
Read moreA MAJOR new regional festival to promote and celebrate the north east’s growing tech sector has been launched. Organised by regional tech network Dynamo and its partner Sunderland Software City,…
Read more“Our students will explore the world of competitive gaming” Esports has become one of the world’s fastest growing industries with millions being invested in competitive gaming. As a result, more…
Read moreToday, the University of Sunderland has announced it will be investing £250m over the next 10 years to transform the facilities enjoyed by students at its campuses in Sunderland and…
Read moreAzets, the UK Top 10 accountancy firm, is announcing ambitious growth plans in the North East. Azets plans to create 150 new jobs in the region as part of its…
Read moreTeesside-born Olivia Tindle is celebrating qualifying as a solicitor at leading law firm Muckle LLP, joining its growing Corporate team. Originally starting at Muckle on the graduate training programme, Olivia…
Read moreWe are delighted that our UK service desk has been recognised again for its outstanding services to clients, having been awarded the Service Desk Institute’s (SDI) 5 star accreditation for…
Read moreSunderland academic behind national training resource to help prevent school exclusions invited to present findings to education chiefs The voices of children who have experienced school exclusion are at…
Read moreDYNAMO, the region’s tech network, will host its first networking event of the year next week. The event, jointly hosted with partner Sunderland Software City, will be held at the…
Read moreThe largest ever individual donation to the University of Sunderland from a former student and pharmaceutical entrepreneur aims to help improve the lives of millions of people around the world.…
Read moreLEADING North East tech firm, SPG, has acquired Axon Systems in a major development for North East tech and the energy performance of buildings. The firms have joined together to…
Read moreLeading North East law firm, Muckle LLP, has appointed Scott Cable to its growing Real Estate Dispute Resolution team. Scott, who has 15 years of experience in property disputes, joins…
Read moreNew report finds that 58% of employees suffer from stress because of work Newcastle based intranet experts Oak Engage and Chester-Le-Street based suicide prevention charity If U Care Share, have…
Read moreA rapidly growing Leeds telecom company has completed its eighth acquisition in just five years, thanks to legal support from the corporate team at Newcastle-based Mincoffs Solicitors. Northern Telecom has…
Read moreSchools across the North East are being urged to finalise approved projects under Government tech funding before the current scheme closes. A total of £150 million is available through the…
Read moreInvest Newcastle has confirmed their involvement with the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 16-18 May, in Leeds. Inward investment agency,…
Read moreA software specialist based in the North East which counts RED Driving School, Airbus and Royal IHC among its clients has increased its headcount more than five-fold as it continues…
Read moreOne of the UK’s largest independent digital marketing agencies plans to create an additional 30 jobs in Scotland in the next two years following the rapid expansion of its new Edinburgh base.…
Read moreNewcastle-based Northcoders, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of training programmes for software coding and data engineering which also has sites in Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham, has started 2023…
Read moreNorthumbria University, Newcastle, has partnered with the Unite Foundation to offer life-enhancing accommodation scholarships to students from less-represented backgrounds. The Unite Foundation’s new ‘Home at University: Widening Access & Participation…
Read moreSPG CEO, Gareth Humphreys is focused on growth across the region following a 180 per cent increase in revenue in the last year with the North East tech firm. The…
Read moreThe University of Sunderland is helping to transform the lives of more than 25,500 students as it continues to grow worldwide and invest millions in its campuses, according to its…
Read moreNew money and powers over skills, transport and housing will be devolved to local leaders in the North East, the Levelling Up Secretary announced on December 28. If approved following…
Read moreNomad Digital, specialist in transport connectivity solutions has been awarded two contracts by Caltrain to supply, implement, operate and maintain a turnkey Trackside Radio Network and associated on-train services on…
Read morePharos Offshore Group, a leading employer based in Blyth, Northumberland, is positioned for a new era of growth under the direction of a new managing director. Sourced by expert recruiter,…
Read moreThe Leader of Northumberland County Council has given a cautious welcome to the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for the coming year. The provisional Government allocation net funding of £52.6m…
Read more‘Helping Hand’ is a supportive, free-to-use advice and guidance service for customers who may be facing severe financial hardship as a result of rising living costs. A dedicated telephone hotline…
Read moreNorthcoders – one of the UK’s leading independent providers of training programmes for software coding and data engineering – is ending 2022 on a high after hitting two major milestones;…
Read moreAN ONLINE platform linking employers, education providers and prospective employees has been launched to recruit thousands more into the thriving regional tech sector. Dynamo, the region’s tech champion, launched the…
Read moreREGISTRATION is open for industry professionals to take part in a discussion about the North East’s role as a tech leader. Tech experts from a broad range of industries are…
Read moreCOVID-19 brought into focus the tremendous challenge of healthcare workforce development and retention. The World Health Organization called the level of anxiety, stress, and depression among health and care workers a “pandemic…
Read moreCGI has created a virtual reality (VR) environment in a pro-bono project for Bettridge School, a school for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The school wanted to safely present…
Read moreScarlettabbott, the UK’s leading employee engagement and internal communications consultancy, has chosen to partner with mid-market private equity firm LDC to support the next stage of its growth journey. Co-founded…
Read moreScholars at Northumbria University receive a boost as two leaders in the sector pledge scholarships for Built Environment students from under-represented backgrounds. As part of Northumbria University’s Higher Education Without…
Read moreA SERIES of appointments and promotions has further strengthened the offering at a leading North East corporate and commercial law firm. Newcastle-based Mincoffs Solicitors has bolstered its corporate team with…
Read moreTeesside University has signed a partnership to work closely with new esports venue The Wired Lobby, which will help to provide opportunities for gamers and games programmers to thrive in…
Read moreGateshead technology specialist Advantex has opened the door to help a recently launched North East start-up begin manufacturing production with a package of new digital connectivity and technology services. The…
Read moreINDEPENDENT technology consultancy Opencast has reached a milestone on its rapid expansion journey with the recruitment of its 400th employee. A clutch of new employees who started with the Newcastle-headquartered…
Read moreCGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) formally announced the opening of its Newcastle office in the Newcastle Helix, which houses prominent UK technology and science businesses. This latest investment further supports the…
Read moreGreat North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) has been working closely with Experience Bank Group to secure a strong executive and non-executive leadership team to take the charity into a new,…
Read morePoor payment practices can hinder productivity, causing businesses to lose time, money, and output by chasing unpaid invoices. A study by Barclays found that last year, 58% of SMEs in…
Read moreNomad Digital are delighted to place at number one in the TransportTech 50 ranking for the UK’s most innovative transport technology creators for 2022! The final ranking was decided by…
Read moreFast-growing independent technology consultancy Opencast was this week named as the winner of the 2022 In House Recruitment Award for best recruitment team for a scaling business. The winners of…
Read moreSouth Tyneside Council wanted a solution to help young people in care keep precious memories and mementos Working with South Tyneside Council, children and carers, Newcastle based Nebula Labs developed…
Read moreDYNAMO, the region’s tech network, has increased its focus on sustainability. A recent conference run in co-operation with Amazon Web Services (AWS); the appointment of a new Innovation Manager for…
Read moreThe exceptional achievements of a Newcastle College student have been celebrated this week, as Pearson unveiled the winners of its delayed BTEC Awards 2022. Tahreema Khatun was named BTEC Art…
Read moreNewcastle-based IT Consultancy, Infotel UK Consulting, have been announced as a finalist for the Levelling-Up Award in The Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards. The Award recognises a company that has…
Read moreLeading regional law firm for businesses, Muckle LLP has been awarded Platinum status by the internationally recognised accreditation scheme Investors in People, placing it 2nd in the world rankings of…
Read moreNorth East England will pilot a new £2.25 million scheme to restructure tourism boards Aim is to create one-stop shop to show off the best of region, attract investment and…
Read moreHUGE expansion and the introduction of a new hybrid model of working have led to a successful data analytics, integration and testing consultancy moving to a new workspace. Seriös Group,…
Read moreA North East technology specialist is creating jobs after a move to larger offices to accommodate growth and demand for its services. Mesma, which opened for business in 2011 and…
Read moreA diverse contingent of public and private sector partners have come together in Barcelona to cement Newcastle’s reputation at the world’s largest conference for smart cities. The Smart City Expo…
Read moreA Top 100 UK law firm, with offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester, has announced its 2021-2022 financial results. Ward Hadaway has delivered a strong performance over the last financial…
Read moreNorthumbria University, Newcastle, has today been named University of the Year 2022 in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. The THE Awards are widely recognised as the ‘Oscars of…
Read moreOn Thursday 17 November, Northstar Ventures, in partnership with Northern Accelerator, a collaboration between the North East’s universities, hosted a breakfast event in London to showcase the next decade’s £30…
Read moreOne of the north east’s fastest-growing companies has appointed a new chief financial officer to help manage and further accelerate its expansion. Independent technology consultancy Opencast has appointed experienced accountant…
Read moreGlobal digital consultancy, Monstarlab, has secured two industry heavyweights, based out of the Newcastle office to spearhead the continued expansion of the UK team. The move will further boost the…
Read moreLeading college group NCG has appointed its first Sustainability and Curriculum Officer to be based at Newcastle College. The role has been created to ensure all its students have sustainability…
Read moreTHE biggest ever Dynamites Awards celebrated the superstars and rising stars of the region’s successful tech sector. The Dynamites 22 Awards attracted a record 520 attendees and more entries than…
Read moreEducate. Invest. Achieve. Progress! The University of Sunderland are delivering three courses to support anyone who works with children or in children’s services. These courses are fully funded for North-East…
Read moreTYNESIDE-headquartered tech consultancy Opencast has been ranked 20th in a list of the 50 fastest growing companies in the North East. The prestigious Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 Awards,…
Read moreGlobal news publisher Newsweek has announced its first-ever annual rankings for the UK’s Top 100 ‘Most Loved Workplaces’ list – and Tyneside technology consultancy Opencast is ranked at number 19…
Read moreiamproperty has grown its Partner Agent network by 25 per cent in the last six months, now working with over 5,000 UK Estate Agency branches to help them accelerate their…
Read moreA business and technology consultancy is helping firms learn to avoid an Udder Disaster with the creation of its own board game. Information security and business resilience experts Sarah Cunningham,…
Read moreNewcastle University Business School has been officially re-accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), one of the highest standards of achievement in business education. EQUIS is a comprehensive quality…
Read moreSeriös Group, the Newcastle-based data analytics and testing consultancy, is set to maintain its rapid growth with the appointment of two additional board members. The company, which reached revenues of…
Read moreTech consultancy Opencast has gone through a period of hyper-growth over the last 12 months – and its new Newcastle headquarters has been a key part of its expansion. …
Read moreNorth East technology specialist Advantex has won a six-figure contract to provide a package of superfast connectivity, network and access control equipment to Teesside-based advanced recycling facility, ReNew ELP, a…
Read moreThe North East and Scotland team of LDC, the UK’s leading mid-market private equity firm, has strengthened its team as it increases its support for mid-market businesses across the region.…
Read moreSmall businesses have been urged to apply for grants available for just a short time longer from the North of Tyne Combined Authority. Any small or medium sized business planning…
Read moreOne of the UK’s largest independent digital marketing agencies, Mediaworks, has appointed Hannah Elliott to lead its media planning and buying operations. The appointment further strengthens Mediaworks’ media services, and the growing demand…
Read moreSage, a specialist in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for SMEs, has launched a series of new tools to help accountants support the 4.2 million sole traders and landlords…
Read moreA new regional growth strategy, developed in response to a national strategic review of FinTech, has identified the opportunity to create more than 2,000 new jobs in the North East…
Read moreThe Institute of Internal Communications (IoIC) National Awards ceremony took place on Friday 23rd September and saw NatWest win Best Intranet with Oak Engage. Nearly 400 internal communication professionals came…
Read moreDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION (DfE) capital investment in Northumberland College will take its provision of technical qualifications to a new level with expansion of T Level subjects in areas critical to…
Read moreA year after the announcement of a new Newcastle office, global tech consultancy Thoughtworks today reveals it will be recruiting for an additional 80 jobs, while moving into a new…
Read moreSunderland researchers are drawing on Black History Month to raise awareness of their study that aims to develop an intervention in partnership with black men that highlights the risk of…
Read moreMike O’Brien, co-founder of independent Tyneside tech consultancy Opencast, has been named as the Entrepreneur of the Year in the prestigious annual Entrepreneurs’ Forum Awards. Mike’s award win was confirmed…
Read moreAttendees of Oslo Innovation Week heard all about Newcastle’s strengths in clean technology and the green energy revolution during a panel event last week. Having explored links between the regions…
Read moreA national property services firm has secured more work to keep North-East homes warm for housing association Home Group. Merseyside-based Liberty, which provides heating, compliance and repairs work to the…
Read moreA major television production company is partnering with Teesside University to retain skills in the region and offer more opportunities for students. Signpost Productions will work with staff and students…
Read moreBrett Jacobson, founder and CEO of North East headquartered Mediaworks, has been named as one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2022. The programme, which is…
Read moreOne of the world’s largest manufacturers of paints, coatings and materials, PPG Architectural Coatings (PPG), has appointed marketing specialists Mediaworks to enhance its digital footprint across the UK. With global…
Read more10 early-stage technology companies have gained a place on an exciting new Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G accelerator programme, set to begin in Sunderland this month. Launched by Sunderland…
Read moreNorthumbria University, Newcastle, is launching a new scholarship for talented young sport coaches and officials to study at the University and enhance their personal development and career opportunities. Open to…
Read moreCreating a music video for one of the world’s most successful singer songwriters would be a dream addition to any CV – but it is very much a reality for…
Read moreTHE shortlist for the Dynamites 22, the region’s IT and technology awards, has been revealed after a record number of companies, organisations and individuals entered. The awards, now in their…
Read moreBusinesses of all sizes are pledging their support for students at Northumbria University, proving philanthropy isn’t one-size-fits-all. From international enterprises pledging a suite of support, to single scholarships from SMEs,…
Read moreA North East Based company which is primed to help householders save energy, increase earnings and reduce CO2 is now placed to surge forward for funding after securing three new…
Read moreLeading regional, commercial law firm, Muckle LLP, has posted record results in turnover and profit for the year ending March 2022. Muckle’s £14.3 million turnover represents a 15% growth. Managing…
Read moreA North East technology specialist has completed an undisclosed contract to supply ultrafast Wi-Fi connectivity to support growth at the UK’s largest independent supplier of non-food consumables, paper disposables and…
Read moreThe North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) has invested almost £850,000 from government’s Getting Building Fund to support the transformation of the former Gilbridge Police Station into brand…
Read moreUniversity of Sunderland is in the Premier League when it comes to driving regeneration, growth, research, and innovation across the North East and beyond. Research England has just published its…
Read moreNorthumbria University continues to deliver a programme of free workshops for expanding micro and small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The Know More. Grow More. Hire to Hire. programme part of the Northumbria…
Read moreNomad Digital recently partnered with Incremental Solutions on an Innovate UK First of a Kind (FOAK) project to develop and deliver a freight tracking solution namely: TRACO. TRACO (TRAnsition COnnectivity for road and rail…
Read moreMuch has been made of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s relationship with Paddington Bear in recent days. Many mourners have opted to leave the children’s bear in lieu of flowers at…
Read moreMuckle LLP is delighted to welcome six new trainee solicitors, taking the total trainee tally to thirteen. Consistently recognised as one of the North East’s best workplaces, the Newcastle-based law…
Read moreThe North East’s ambition to become home to the UK’s first low carbon heat cluster is taking a step forward today, as figures from local government and the energy sector…
Read moreCommercial law firm Muckle LLP has been named the top dealmaker in the region for the first half of 2022 in rankings published by independent analysts Experian MarketIQ. The firm…
Read moreSeriös Group, the North East-based data analytics and testing consultancy has doubled its first year revenue to achieve a turnover of £1.42m and is already on track to repeat the…
Read moreNorthumbria University, Newcastle, and Anglo Scottish Asset Finance have joined forces to host a free sustainability roundtable event for the North East construction sector. Taking place on October 5, within…
Read moreSage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), and Square, the global payments technology provider, today announce a new partnership, focused on…
Read moreVisitors from Estonia, Denmark, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden touched down in Newcastle this week to explore the regional clean tech and renewable energy sector and potential opportunities for…
Read moreNational training provider Learning Curve Group (LCG) is delighted to announce the acquisition of Yorkshire based beauty therapy training provider White Rose Beauty Colleges, in a move which will complement…
Read moreA North East event revolving around tech careers, jobs and skills is set to return after joining forces with a major recruitment event being held in Sunderland this October. As…
Read moreA Newcastle based marketing agency has expanded its portfolio of clients with the help of Northumbria graduates. Established in 2005, O Communications is an “evolving” creative agency, covering design, and…
Read moreA Northumberland College-led initiative has secured significant government funding to reshape technical skills training in the low carbon energy generation and electric and hybrid vehicle sectors. The group, which includes…
Read moreIn direct response to one of the tech industry’s most sought-after specialisms, Northcoders – one of the UK’s leading independent providers of training programmes for software coding – is launching…
Read moreNewcastle’s two Higher Education institutions, Newcastle and Northumbria Universities, have both been nominated for the Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year Award 2022, firmly cementing the city as…
Read moreNorth East housing association, Karbon Homes, has joined forces with charitable organisations from across the UK, calling on the candidates for Conservative leader to double the level of support to…
Read moreHulya Anefi only graduated from the University of Sunderland this summer, but she could already be on her way to international success… The Fashion Design and Promotion graduate has been…
Read moreHow we care for our coastline is the heart of an exhibition created by a group of artists and young people from a former mining village. Sea Change Lab brings…
Read moreIn a trade deal, Newcastle-headquartered iamproperty has acquired SDL Auctions’ portfolio of Estate Agency Partners who use the SDL online Modern Method of Auction (MMoA) service, welcoming them into the…
Read moreThe Corporate and Professional Education (CaPE) team at the University of Sunderland are delivering a new Health Professions Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in September 2022 to help registered healthcare professionals to…
Read moreTYNESIDE-headquartered Opencast has been certified as a Most Loved Workplace®, following research and analysis from the respected Best Practice Institute (BPI). Opencast’s Most Loved Workplace certification follows a comprehensive look…
Read moreAspire Technology Solutions held an employee party on the rooftop of their impressive office to celebrate 16 years of business. Aspire first opened its doors back in 2006 as a…
Read more“I wanted my kids and everyone’s kids to learn from an early age that it is okay for them to be who they are” University of Sunderland graduate and mum-of-two…
Read moreReflecting on last week’s A Level results, Simon Ross, Acting Principal at Newcastle Sixth Form College (NSFC), offers his insights into the importance of colleges and universities striving for a culture of…
Read moreWhen Duncan Robertson and his twin brother Guy were both made redundant during the pandemic, they knew it was time to found their own business, and thanks to the support…
Read moreOne of Europe’s biggest and most historic entertainment complexes, Winter Gardens Blackpool, has selected marketing specialists Mediaworks to transform its digital footprint. Opened in 1878, The Winter Gardens Blackpool has…
Read moreMarketing maestro Michael Knowles says he is on a mission to steer North East companies through today’s daunting digital landscape. Until early this year he spent five years working as…
Read moreWOULD-BE winners of the region’s tech awards only have days to get their entries submitted. The deadline for Dynamites 22, sponsored by Nigel Wright Recruitment, is 5pm on Thursday, September…
Read moreA significant shift in how we buy our vehicles is giving industry bosses the opportunity to shake off old car dealer stereotypes and promote an innovative new career path to…
Read moreHaving worked across the firm’s Corporate, Banking, Construction and Engineering teams, Georgia has now completed her training contract and has taken up her seat in Muckle’s Banking and Restructuring team.…
Read moreStudents from Northumbria University have come out on top in a national competition to find the “cream of the country’s marketing talent”. Hedy Pang, Alpo Usno, Nongnaphat Bousai and Yamini…
Read moreThe aim of this new visa is to make it easier and quicker for UK businesses to recruit highly skilled individuals from a worldwide market to help facilitate rapid growth…
Read moreOver 130 businesses have benefitted from a package of services delivered by Northumbria University throughout 2021 and 2022, to enhance the competitiveness and growth of SMEs in Tyne & Wear…
Read moreNewcastle based Sage, the specialist in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for SMEs, has launched Sage People Payroll in the UK and the US. The cloud-based HR and payroll…
Read moreNewcastle software house Nebula Labs have partnered with leading personal trainer Frankie G Clark to develop an app so people can have their favourite personal trainers in the palm of…
Read moreA Newcastle company which aims to revolutionise technology recruitment has raised £500,000 from the North East Venture Fund (NEVF), supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Mercia,…
Read moreThe Sage Group plc, a specialist in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for SMEs, has announced its acquisition of Lockstep, a provider of cloud native technology that automates accounting…
Read moreOne of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent digital marketing agencies, Mediaworks, has appointed Alistair Hague as its group SEO director. Alistair joins the award-winning agency with over 15 years’ experience leading senior…
Read moreNewcastle MSP adds four new heads following period of growth and outlines new service to change technology’s relationship with business. One of the North East’s fastest-growing technology companies, Atlas Cloud,…
Read moreA specialist business support organisation is celebrating after leveraging more than £25m in investment for North East companies in the last three years. Through the Newcastle Angel Hub the Innovation…
Read moreGood morning Europe, Newcastle calling… It has been announced today (12 August) that Newcastle has made the shortlist to become the host of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 on behalf of…
Read moreThe North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has a strong track record in evidence-based economic development strategy and delivery. Richard Baker, Director of Strategy, Policy and Analysis, explains why this is…
Read moreGrowing tech and intranet firm, Oak Engage have been working with leading retail and commercial bank, NatWest Group to increase employee engagement through Adaptive Intelligence, state of the art technology…
Read moreNotify Technology, the North East based fast-growth provider of digital workplace safety, wellbeing, environmental and governance compliance services has extended its global reach with its newest appointment by Singapore’s Jurong…
Read moreNorthumbria University has joined forces with the BFI (British Film Institute) on an “ambitious” partnership that will provide networks, insight and experience with moving image culture and the screen industries…
Read moreThe Northumbria Enterprise and Business Support Internship Scheme is delivered by Northumbria University with funding from the European Regional Development Fund. It is the third ERDF funded programme to be…
Read moreDynamo North East has announced that NASDAQ-listed electric vehicle company Ideanomics is recruiting skilled tech jobs in the United Kingdom, centred in the North East. The company’s technology division, Ideanomics…
Read moreSMEs across the North East LEP area can now receive up to 12 hours of fully funded talent acquisition support to help with scaling. Delivered by Sunderland Software City and…
Read moreA Tyne and Wear technology specialist has been named as the only finalist from the region in a national award category that recognises the country’s top small business founders who…
Read moreTyneside-headquartered tech consultancy Opencast has confirmed the names of 10 charities it will support in this its 10th anniversary year following a vote by people working across the business. The…
Read moreNewcastle City Council has announced today (8 August) that Newcastle will officially be bidding to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023. The announcement follows a flurry of excitement as…
Read moreNewcastle-based Northcoders, the independent provider of training programmes for software coding, is pleased to announce that it has been successful in securing further funding from the Department for Education Skills…
Read moreA North East technology and business consultancy has started the year strong with a staff increase of over 30 per cent. Waterstons Ltd has recruited over 65 team members across…
Read moreHow will the government review of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) affect the work going on to improve skills in the North East? Michelle Rainbow, Skills Director at the North East LEP,…
Read moreFresh off the back of England Women’s Euro 2022 success, the University of Sunderland is offering a unique chance to find the star female players of tomorrow. Team Sunderland, the…
Read moreNewcastle-born Gillian Scribbins is celebrating after qualifying as a solicitor with Muckle LLP – the North East’s leading independent law firm for businesses. Gillian studied both French and German at…
Read moreCazoo, branded as ‘the better way to buy and sell your car online’, has implemented a new platform provided by Notify Technology. This move demonstrates the priority given to the…
Read more“It’s very bleak and we’ve just lifted the lid” The abuse that autistic people have experienced at the hands of someone they know and the difficulties they face in…
Read moreThe North East’s largest cyber festival returns in September. #CyberFest22, delivered by regional tech network Dynamo in partnership with global professional services company Accenture, business and IT consultancy Waterstons and…
Read moreFOLLOWING a series of Covid-19 interruptions, Newcastle College was finally able to offer its University Centre students an unforgettable graduation ceremony earlier this month, marking their success and hard work…
Read moreThe North East region has been identified as an emerging hotbed for fintech scale-ups and start-ups which have “almost doubled” since 2019. As recent figures revealed child poverty has surged…
Read moreBAI Communications (BAI), Sunderland City Council and the University of Sunderland have today announced a new partnership to deploy advanced wireless technologies across the university’s campuses as part of the…
Read moreNewcastle Building Society has announced its financial results for the first half of 2022, reporting “strong performance” in the first half of the year, despite a “difficult economic backdrop”. Highlighting…
Read moreA number of North East based companies working in advanced material electronics has launched a cluster group at a national conference being held in the region. The North East Advanced…
Read moreSeriös Group, the boutique data analytics and testing consultancy, has created a further 11 jobs as it continues to deliver rapid growth. One key hire is that of Emma Leigh…
Read moreOn Friday 8th of June, Engineering Apprentices from The University of Sunderland came together to showcase their work to their mentors and visiting audiences from local Engineering businesses. There were…
Read moreThe founder and owner of a north-east creative agency is tipped for success in two categories at the prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Fending off competition from over 5,300 entrants…
Read moreNewcastle based software development business Leighton is celebrating 30 years in business this month, and praised its team following two years’ of rapid growth, and bouncing back from the Covid-19…
Read moreRachel Burdis, Inward Investment Manager at Invest North East England explores the evolution of the office-based financial, professional and business services sector (FPBS), including BPO, shared services and contact centres. North East…
Read moreLeading mid-market private equity firm LDC has more than doubled its commitment to The Prince’s Trust to help young people across the UK to create the leading businesses of the…
Read moreNatasha Armstrong has happily worked in her family’s metal recycling company for over a decade – but now she is showing her metal as an artist. The young mum’s art…
Read moreChange brings the opportunity to innovate and improve. Colin Bell, Director of Business and Sector Growth at the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP), explains how business support…
Read moreCity leaders and key businesses from the North East have gathered to show their support for Newcastle’s bid to become the new home for the Great British Railways headquarters (GBR…
Read moreLaunched just months before Covid-19 forced the country into lockdown – an Occupational Therapy degree has seen every one of its students land industry-level jobs before they even graduated. Despite…
Read moreThe world’s first ever piece of animal protection legislation introduced 200 years ago today (Friday 22 July) is to be marked as part of an international documentary by a north-east…
Read moreTHE fuse has been lit for nominations for the region’s tech awards – Dynamites 22. The Dynamites Awards, organised annually by tech network Dynamo, shine a spotlight on successful regional…
Read moreGlobal aerospace and security company, Lockheed Martin, has today announced a collaboration with Northumbria University that includes an initial planned investment of up to £630k to support the development of…
Read moreToday, Newcastle-based Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft. The news includes plans to…
Read moreAtticus Education, The University of Sunderland, North East Screen and Pinewood Group are delighted to present a special evening in conversation with Lord David Puttnam, one of the legends of…
Read moreIn the wake of the latest regional labour market statistics released by the Office for National Statistics, Bdaily hears from Richard Baker, the strategy and policy director for the North…
Read moreCGI’s second annual search for UK ecosystem partners with digital technology solutions that address biodiversity loss and help to achieve net-zero. Small Medium-sized Enterprises (SME’s) play a vital role in…
Read moreTeresa Driver, who sadly passed away last summer aged 48, graduated from the University of Sunderland in 2008 with a degree in Community and Youth Work Studies. Teresa, passionate about…
Read moreThe legacy of a North East champion of education is reaching across the globe, thanks to a young graduate teacher. Primary Education student Lauren Ord, 25, graduated from the University…
Read moreA new network is launching to connect women in technology in the North East. Women in Tech North East is an inclusive network for people who identify as women in…
Read moreNorth of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) has launched a further wave a of free Skills Bootcamps training. Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people…
Read moreHelen Golightly, Chief Executive of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP), outlines how the organisation’s role is set to evolve. I began working for the North East…
Read moreAn apprenticeships provider which specialises in the tech and digital sectors is aiming to create at least 50 new jobs after relocating to a new £1m head office. Baltic Apprenticeships…
Read moreWomble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has moved its 420-strong Newcastle workforce into The Spark, relocating from the Quayside into a new and improved office within landmark innovation quarter Newcastle Helix. The…
Read moreNorthcoders – one of the UK’s leading independent providers of training programmes for software coding – has grown its senior team with the appointment of Steven Oakes who joins as…
Read moreiamproperty has set its sights on its biggest year of growth so far as it prepares for several UK-first tech releases as part of its continued innovation roadmap and drive…
Read moreLeading North East law firm, Muckle LLP, has strengthened its Banking and Restructuring team with a senior appointment. With over 20 years’ experience, project finance lawyer Andrew Coddington joins the…
Read moreNorth East tech firm Excelpoint has enjoyed a positive first-quarter performance with increased sales and recognition in the FSB, North East Business, and Aycliffe Business Park awards. It has continued…
Read more“Action is needed urgently to ensure everyone can benefit from early diagnosis of prostate cancer” Researchers are working with members of the Black community to develop and run workshops…
Read moreSECURE cloud expert Howell Technology Group (HTG) is on the expansion trail, doubling the size of its premises in a move that will allow it to create at least 20…
Read moreA LEADING North East law firm is celebrating a period of continued growth and expansion, despite the challenges of the pandemic. Mincoffs Solicitors, based in Jesmond, specialises in its corporate…
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 moreOPPORTUNITIES for the region’s growing tech sector were the focus of the north east’s biggest tech conference. The scale of those opportunities was laid bare on the second day of…
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 moreThree students from the prestigious Princeton University in America have travelled thousands of miles to the University of Sunderland to embark on life-changing placements. The students, who are part of…
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 moreThree Durham-based organisations are working together to encourage innovation and business growth in new and emerging markets after receiving £820,000 in funding from the Government’s UK Community Renewal Fund (CRF).…
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 moreSIR Jim Mackey, Chief Executive of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the region’s biggest tech conference. The Dynamo 22 conference, supported by…
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 finger on the pulse of change Innovation and technology surround us and are part of our everyday lives, in sickness and in health. And with huge demands on the…
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 moreThe North East has the most innovative businesses in the UK, the latest HMRC data shows. More businesses are claiming R&D tax relief in the North East than anywhere else…
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 moreThe direct linkup will result in a stronger and more collaborative approach to growing the region’s digital technology ecosystem. Two of the North East’s best-known tech sector support organisations are…
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 moreA world-first centre dedicated to accelerating the digitalisation of international trade is to be set up in Tees Valley, driving forward the government’s ambition for the UK to become the…
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 moreTHE region’s biggest tech conference will this year have a virtual and in-person offering. Dynamo 22, supported by headline partner Sage, will be held across two half days – a…
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 GOVERNMENT Minister has forecast huge growth and 13,800 more jobs in the region’s tech sector by the year 2025. Speaking at the launch of the North of Tyne Combined…
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 moreDYNAMO, the region’s tech champion, has completed the recruitment of a team to deliver a new Digital Talent Engine for the north east. The project, confirmed late last year, is…
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 moreA £10m digital programme aimed at boosting growth in the region’s tech economy will be launched officially next week. North of Tyne Combined Authority’s (NTCA) Digital Growth and Innovation Programme…
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 more“Knowledge is the best thing you can have – the more you learn the better you can become.” Northumberland-based Sterling Pharma Solutions and the University of Sunderland have partnered…
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 moreCGI has extended its contract with Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) until 2024 and will continue to support DBS in delivering and developing operational services in a stable and secure…
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 moreThe Levelling Up Tech Power League highlights a number of significant deals in the city in recent months Newcastle has one of the UK’s fastest growing tech scenes, according to…
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 moreSustainability and highly-skilled employment plans for Britishvolt’s 93-hectare battery Gigaplant in Cambois, Northumberland, were the key themes of a speech at the North East England Chamber of Commerce annual Global…
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 moreA North of Tyne funded SME programme has supported almost 300 businesses get their business online. Thanks to the Northumberland Covid Business Response Programme (NCBRP) and digital marketing specialists, The…
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 moreDYNAMO, the region’s tech champion, has appointed an experienced project lead to jumpstart a new Digital Talent Engine for the region. Helen Tong, who has led marketing and communications teams…
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 moreWynyard, UK – A Newcastle-based charity that offers themed play and crafts for kids has won a £500 grant from the Venator Community Fund. The Owl Tree Children’s Café will…
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 moreAFTER its first successful year, a regional health tech cluster is planning for the future. The health and social care tech cluster was founded by Dynamo with sponsorship from CGI,…
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 moreTICKETS for the region’s flagship IT and technology awards are selling fast – and you haven’t got long to confirm your attendance. Dynamites 21 Awards are being held at Newcastle…
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 moreUp to 70 new jobs are being created in Northumberland as part of a project by the area’s NHS trust to digitise millions of patient records. The contract will see…
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 moreThe coronavirus pandemic has seen organisations in all sectors find new, innovative ways of working. From remote and hybrid offices, to the adoption of new digital technologies like video conferencing…
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 government has announced the roll out 65 courses designed to upskill and or retrain thousands of adults across the UK. Sixty-five short and modular courses will start to roll…
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 moreSunderland has announced that 1,500 jobs will be created with the arrival of an international company to the region. Just Eat, the global online food delivery company will create 1,500…
Read moreThe Saudi Arabian backed £305m takeover of Newcastle United Football Club has proved controversial with human rights activists and fans alike. However, some members of the Newcastle business community have…
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 moreAn energy infrastructure firm is set to explore the production of a 1-gigawatt low carbon hydrogen facility in Teesside. H2NorthEast, developed by energy infrastructure firm Kellas Midstream, will explore the…
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 moreTHE shortlist for the Dynamites 21, the region’s IT and technology awards, has been revealed. The awards, now in their eighth year and in association with Invest Newcastle, North of…
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 moreDYNAMO, the region’s tech champion, is recruiting a new team to deliver a Digital Talent Engine for the north east. The project is part of the North of Tyne Combined…
Read moreThe Satellite Applications Catapult has opened one of its six brand new Space Enterprise Labs (SEL) in County Durham today. The Space Enterprise Lab, which will provide users with access…
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 multi-million pound office development in Newcastle has achieved a construction milestone. Construction firm Bowmer + Kirkland (B+K) has announced the completion of the 14-storey central core for the Bank…
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 moreAn industrial software development company has secured £185k of funding to facilitate a change of office and boost in-house development. The investment aims to help the business to invest in…
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 moreA new multi-million pound investment from government and industry is set to create and safeguard hundreds of jobs in the North East renewables sector. More than 440 offshore wind production…
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 morePlans to expand the North East Technology Park (NETPark) in Sedgefield, County Durham, have been given the go ahead Durham County Council, who has agreed to £49.6m to finance the…
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 moreThe BBC is to make its biggest investment in the North East of England for decades as part of a new partnership with the region. The BBC will spend at…
Read moreEmployers across the region are set to benefit from a funding pot worth almost £15m that aims to boost the key skills of thousands of workers through education and training.…
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 new digital hub is being launched in the North East after new research has shown a “huge” potential for tech to boost business growth in the region. Research from…
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 morePlans to create more than 1,000 jobs with the expansion of a North East science park have been approved. Durham County Council has approved plans for the expansion of NETPark…
Read moreMore and more businesses are making the move from the congested and over-heated South East of England to North East England. Struggling to find skilled, loyal staff, coupled with soaring…
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 moreA North East technology company has announced that it has raised £2.4m as it aims to build its first commercial plant in the UK. Nova Pangaea Technologies, headquartered in Redcar,…
Read moreWorld leading green tech company Envision Group and Sunderland College will create dozens of manufacturing Apprenticeship opportunities as part of a billion-pound boost to the UK’s automotive industry. Plans have…
Read moreThe Northern Power Women will honour the Teesside University academic, who died earlier this year. An inspirational business leader from the North East will be remembered with an award in…
Read moreTHE buzz is back at Newcastle’s business village, with more than a dozen businesses joining the Hoults Yard community since the start of the Covid pandemic. These new tenants have…
Read moreThe use of technology is fundamental to the growth of the manufacturing and industrial sectors across Teesside. As manufacturing processes and control systems become more complex, with significant data flows…
Read moreIt’s no secret that good business makes good sense, not just for organisations themselves, but for our economy as a whole. But what do we mean by ’good’? Sure, healthy…
Read moreThis year, the Great North Run celebrated it’s 40th anniversary, as well as being the first major public event like this since COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Due to these restrictions…
Read moreA UK business accelerator has announced that it is launching a new tech startups programme in the North East. Ignite, which first launched Newcastle in 2011, has helped startups in…
Read moreA Yorkshire technology consultancy has announced that it is aiming to create 40 jobs as it opens a new North East office. BJSS, based in Leeds, is opening a new…
Read moreA North East science park has announced that it is aiming to create more than 1,200 jobs as it bids for £50m of growth investment. NETPark (North East Technology Park),…
Read moreSignificant support for small business leaders SMEs in the North East are being urged to sign up to a new 12-week management course, providing critical skills and networks to help…
Read moreWork on a new gigaplant site in Northumberland set to create thousands of jobs has commenced. Britishvolt has instructed engineering specialist ISG to commence enabling works on the gigaplant site…
Read moreArnold Cleasby, solutions architect at DWP Digital provides an insight into the architecture practice and how they’re using technology to transform and improve government services that millions of people count…
Read moreA last call has gone out for entries into the region’s IT and technology awards. The Dynamites 21 Awards will be an in-person event at Newcastle’s Civic Centre banqueting hall…
Read moreThe project – North of Tyne Restart and Recover – is being delivered by Newcastle City Council as accountable body with Advance Northumberland and North Tyneside Council as delivery partners.…
Read moreAn international recruitment specialist has announced plans to create thousands of jobs around the world. Frank Recruitment Group has unveiled plans to create 1,500 jobs globally in order to meet…
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 moreNewcastle College University Centre (NCUC) has been awarded £108k from the Office for Students (OfS) Mental Health Funding Competition. The funding will help launch a new digital project to help…
Read moreA new North East partnership aims to transform the way people understand safeguarding and manage issues in the workplace and adult education. Sunderland quality assurance software firm Mesma has teamed…
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 moreAspire Technology Solutions has announced its Black Diamond accreditation from networking giant Extreme Networks. The Black Diamond Partner Program recognises an exclusive group of top partners who have made significant…
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 moreTechUP – Improving diversity within Tech TechUP is delighted to have been selected to take part in national Skills Bootcamps, free adult courses, designed to boost career prospects in the…
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 moreHealth innovations that have transformed patient care over the last few years are to be recognised as the Bright Ideas in Health Awards return. During the pandemic, healthcare innovations have…
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 morePress Release Nominations are open for the region’s tech awards – which will be held in person again this year. The Dynamites Awards, organised annually by tech network Dynamo, shine…
Read moreManufacturers, academics and key stakeholders gathered at Sunderland College to address the automotive industry’s future needs. The college’s Washington Campus hosted the Automotive Innovation Post 2030 Workshop, part of a…
Read moreA Gateshead technology specialist has secured over £1m worth of new contracts to support schools across the North of England. Advantex has been awarded contracts worth over £1m to supply…
Read moreA North East employee engagement company has announced that it is creating nearly 30 new jobs after a £2.6m series A funding round. Oak Engage, based in Newcastle, has completed…
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 moreA new report by the UK Space Agency has highlighted that the North East’s thriving space sector has led to a jobs boost in the region. The recent ‘Size and…
Read moreTech SMEs across the UK have the opportunity to become the strategic partner for the Student Loans Company (SLC). The SLC is commencing a procurement exercise to appoint its third…
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 moreLeading regional law firm for businesses Muckle LLP has appointed an expert data scientist to its newly formed Data and Digital Team. Allen Roberton, from Darlington, has been appointed as…
Read morePeople across the North East will be offered support to set up their own businesses through a new initiative from Sage. The North East-based firm has announced the launch of…
Read moreThe County Durham Growth Fund has awarded £5.4 million in grants to 21 companies from across the county, helping to create over 500 jobs. Established in April 2019, the fund…
Read moreA PROMINENT figure in the region’s cyber security sector is playing a leading role in a new organisation launched to support economic growth in the industry. Phil Jackman has been…
Read moreFrench company Aramis Group, a European leader in selling used cars online, has announced its entry into the UK market with the purchase of a majority stake in pioneering used…
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 moreA SUCCESSFUL Tyneside business consultancy has moved into its first ‘office’ after growing its team from one to more than 40 in less than two years – working as a…
Read moreA new £1.5m grant fund has been launched by the North of Tyne Combined Authority to support business innovation across North Tyneside, Newcastle and Northumberland. The North of Tyne Innovation…
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 moreA REPORT exploring the diversity of the region’s growing tech sector has concluded with four key recommendations. Dynamo, the north east’s tech sector network, launched a survey late last year…
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 moreNomad launches its Road Connectivity product, bringing its renowned expertise in the Rail industry to buses, road freight and mining vehicles. Applications such as Passenger information, CCTV, Location Tracking and…
Read moreApprentices and students from across the UK competed in the National Finals of a nationwide skills competition, showing off their talents in everything from carpentry to creative make-up. The competition…
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 moreDWP Digital has teamed up with CodeFirstGirls to deliver a free online ‘Introduction to JavaScript’ course on Thursday 20 May at 6pm. The course is open to anyone interested in…
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 moreDWP Digital has launched a brand new podcast series, focusing on what government digital transformation looks like in practice. As the UK’s biggest government department, the Department for Work and…
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 moreMincoffs Solicitors has announced four key promotions following a strong start to the year. Associate Solicitor Chris Hughes, has been made a Partner within Mincoffs’ award-winning Corporate team whilst solicitors…
Read moreCGI’s CSR 2020 report shares progress in advancing key priorities: people, communities and climate. Climate priorities include achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030. CGI is pleased to announce the…
Read moreDo you know your META from your MOBA? The first and only Esports study programme in the North East launches this September. Newcastle United Foundation and Newcastle College are partnering…
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 moreNorthumbria University has launched a new ERDF funded project supporting SMEs to recruit a graduate intern. This project follows on from the success of the previous scheme which helped stimulate…
Read moreOPENCAST Software has confirmed its commitment to making a positive social impact by making generous donations to five local charities. The Newcastle-based tech consultancy has donated almost £50,000 to charities…
Read moreDriving digital transformation The Virtual Machine Environment Replacement (VME-R) project replaced aging legacy infrastructure necessary to enable future welfare policy changes to be implemented. This complex and intensive programme has…
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 moreTo support the regional economy and young people into employment, Newcastle College University Centre is helping North East businesses boost their workforce coming out of the pandemic, with nine funded…
Read moreDYNAMO, the region’s tech champion, has been sharing experience, knowledge and plans about what office working might be like post pandemic. The network is confident about the regional tech sector’s…
Read moreServiceNow has recognised the work of a Tyneside IT and services company with a prestigious award. Newcastle-based whyaye was named the 2021 ServiceNow EMEA Premier Segment Partner of the Year.…
Read moreIoT North has announced the launch of a Solutions Marketplace, an innovative service that works with Internet of Things (IoT) providers to connect them with customers looking to adopt IoT…
Read moreNewcastle has beaten off stiff competition from nine other UK cities as a business location for international software and payments firm. As part of their global expansion plans, Xplor, a…
Read moreThe UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) is the first in the world to evaluate “gita robots”, a cargo-carrying robot which follows you round, to assess the impact on…
Read moreTECH consultancy Opencast software targeted 50 new recruits in Quarter One of 2021 – and is already planning for a further 50 in the second half of the year. Dozens…
Read moreSunderland College is celebrating its involvement in an innovative, four-year careers education pilot programme with the Gatsby Foundation. The college was selected to play a key role in the pilot…
Read moreEntrepreneurs across Newcastle are set to gain access to a new enterprise hub on the outskirts of the city centre. Newcastle College has unveiled its new space for local entrepreneurs…
Read moreEducation Partnership North East colleges have carried out thousands of COVID-19 tests as students return to campus for face-to-face teaching. Following the Government’s announcement regarding the reopening of schools and…
Read moreHaystack, a Newcastle-based tech startup, today has announced that it has raised £1 million in seed funding. The funding enables Haystack to expand their territory reach and with advanced matching…
Read moreTwo of the North East’s leading education and skills providers are teaming up give young people across the region greater access to qualifications, sport and employment opportunities. Sunderland College has…
Read moreFIVE charities are to benefit from free membership of north east tech network Dynamo. The regional tech champions wanted to help the work of the charities while at the same…
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 moreNewcastle City Council have appointed Aspire Technology Solutions to deliver a next generation full fibre network serving hundreds of public sector sites across the region. The state-of-the-art network will be…
Read moreNewcastle College has launched a brand-new range of free online courses to help people upskill during the pandemic. The new programme of short, online courses is focused on helping people…
Read moreA campaign to help eradicate digital poverty amongst the North East’s children has received a significant boost, thanks to Sage, the region’s biggest technology company. Sage provided the donation to…
Read moreNewcastle-based SpecifiedBy continues to go from strength to strength A Newcastle-based tech company that is leading a digital-first revolution for building product manufacturers, SpecifiedBy, has reported a solid performance in…
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