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October 12, 2018

Business & Economy

North East BIC launches new round of innovation funding

A programme designed to unlock the innovative potential of North East SMEs has been relaunched by the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC). The new programme will build on the success of the BIC’s previous SME Innovation Programme and…

December 10, 2018

Technology

Conference for the region’s IT ‘do-ers’

A conference has been organised for the ‘do-ers’ among the region’s technology companies. The inaugural Built IT Right conference is to be held on Thursday, April 4 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Newcastle. The conference is aimed at anyone in…

February 23, 2021

Business & Economy

Tharsus apprentice recognised at Make UK Awards

An engineering apprentice from the North East has been recognised by a national manufacturing organisation. Hamish Carroll, representing Northumberland robotics company Tharsus Ltd, won the Apprentice Endeavour prize at the 2020 Make UK Awards. The award received 200 nominations and is…

March 5, 2023

Business & Economy

On the cover: Great Scott

It’s been an incredible year for Jill Scott. From winning the Euros with the Lionesses to being crowned Queen of the Jungle in ITV’s ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’, the last 12 months have…

October 11, 2021

Business & Economy

Women business leaders leave students beaming

Women from some of Sunderland’s leading employers joined forces last month, to inspire the next generation of talent to consider careers in business.

June 20, 2019

Technology

Dynamo 19: equality key for tech sector success

Workplace equality was top of the agenda at this year’s Dynamo conference, which took place today (June 20) at the University of Sunderland. The underplayed role of women in industry was outlined by keynote speaker, Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE (pictured),…

January 29, 2019

Business & Economy

Leading supply teaching agency inspires girls at edtech event

20 girls from North East primary schools have had the chance to attend the British Educational Training and Technology Show at ExCel, London thanks to the support of First Class Supply. Pupils, aged from 7 to 11, who attend…

February 10, 2022

Business & Economy

Learning Curve Group celebrates Purple People Academy graduation

National training provider, Learning Curve Group (LCG), celebrated the graduation of their Purple People Academy on the first day of National Apprenticeship Week. LCG invited their apprenticeship graduates to Hardwick Hall Hotel for a special afternoon tea and graduation…