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September 10, 2020

Technology

Sunderland University launches new module in male psychology

University of Sunderland has launched the world’s first degree programme module into the study of male psychology. A rapidly expanding field of study, male psychology looks at the thinking, emotion and behaviour of men and boys and the factors which…

November 16, 2020

Business & Economy

Carbon emissions down 6 per cent year-on-year in the North East

New analysis from Lloyds Banking Group shows that overall carbon emissions in the North East are 6 per cent lower compared to the same time last year. Compiled in partnership with the Carbon Trust, the analysis found that emissions rose…

June 6, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Materials Processing Institute leads new green steelmaking venture

A research and innovation centre is spearheading £270,000 environmental work it says could “potentially revive the UK steel industry.”

February 23, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Sphera building for future after close of £1.9 million funding round

A built environment materials firm has closed a £1.9 million funding round it says will fuel the next phase of its growth.

April 26, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Materials Processing Institute trio support UN decarbonisation drive

Three senior figures from a North East research and innovation centre are supporting the UN’s work on decarbonisation.

August 10, 2017

Business & Economy

Local business food waste recycling rises by 10 per cent in North East

According to the research, firms in the region recycled 10 per cent more food waste in 2016 than in the same period in 2015 and the firm predicts these figures will continue to rise as more businesses wise up…

March 27, 2020

Business & Economy

Digitalisation could add £1.65 billion to North East manufacturing revenues

A new research paper by Siemens Financial Services estimates that digitalisation has to potential to add £1.65 billion to manufacturers’ revenues in the North East. The value of digitalisation to manufacturing firms is calculated on the basis of improvements in…

September 10, 2019

Technology

15 years of CPI in the North East

The CPI is celebrating 15 years of innovation in the North East, having delivered on projects in a range of markets including pharmaceuticals, agritech, automotive, energy and aerospace. Since 2004, the company has created more than 400 local jobs and…