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October 13, 2020

Business & Economy

Newcastle College University Centre a key player in driving digital talent

Newcastle College University Centre takes its seat at the top table of North East tech movers and shakers this month, as the Dynamites 20 awards take centre stage. Jon Ridley, the University Centre’s Vice-Principal and Executive Director of Higher Education…

October 6, 2021

Technology

Shortlist revealed for Dynamites 21 awards

The shortlist for a regional tech and IT awards night has been revealed. Dynamites 21 returns for an eighth year on November 11 at Newcastle’s Civic Centre. Shining a spotlight on tech companies and their talented workforces, this year’s shortlist includes…

February 7, 2019

Business & Economy

Venator launches North East bright ideas fund

Teesside based global manufacturing company Venator has launched a £10,000 Bright Ideas Fund to inspire innovation and stimulate learning in STEM subjects across the North East region. The Bright Ideas Fund will give 40 grants of £250 to groups and…

January 22, 2021

Business & Economy

Sunderland College bosses reveal delight at £3 million T Level boost

World-class facilities that will deliver “unparalleled learning opportunities” for North East students are set to move forward after a successful £3 million bid to Government, education bosses have said. Sunderland College will be rolling out T Levels from a new…

June 11, 2019

Business & Economy

North East suffers unemployment blow

The North East has suffered a fresh blow after latest figures confirmed the region as the UK’s unemployment hotspot. The area’s jobless rate stood at 5.7 per cent for the three months to April 2019, according to latest figures released…

July 4, 2017

Business & Economy

Search launched for the most innovative Tees Valley businesses

Organisers of the first VentureFest Tees Valley have launched a search with innovation experts RTC North to uncover the latest products, services and other big ideas of the area’s businesses. They are now looking for 15 businesses who dare to…

December 14, 2020

Business & Economy

PD Ports renews call for businesses to back young people during COVID-19 and beyond

PD Ports has continued to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation with a dedicated webinar, led by CEO Frans Calje and host Les Richings, Chair of the CILT UK Ports, Maritime and Waterways Forum, to encourage…

August 17, 2018

Business & Economy

Expansion helps port break into new markets

Port of Sunderland has secured a series of contracts with companies in the offshore renewables market following a period of rapid expansion. The municipally-owned port has recently finished a huge resurfacing project covering almost two acres at Endurance Park, formerly…