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April 27, 2020

Technology

British office workers surveyed on how they’re adjusting to the ‘new normal’

The first large-scale survey of the working habits of British office workers was published last week (April 23), marking one month since the UK’s nationwide lockdown was brought into effect. The research, which surveyed more than 3000 people, found that…

September 1, 2020

Business & Economy

Education Partnership North East hosts online conference on ‘The College of the Future’

The Independent Commission on The College of the Future held a virtual roundtable conference at Sunderland College attended by leading figures from the North East’s further education sector. The commission aims to set out a new vision for colleges in…

May 21, 2018

Business & Economy

Final day of Newcastle Startup Week 2018 inspires ambition and optimism

The final day of Newcastle Startup Week considers ‘keep going or pivot?’ for startups. Speakers also discussed how to cope with and embrace failure Lizzy Hodcroft, founder of Sweet Beets, talked candidly about her path from emotional insecurity and self…

July 3, 2018

Business & Economy

Celebrations for creative schools programme as TICE turns ten!

A North East organisation specialising in creative, design and digital programmes for young people aged 13+ proudly celebrated its tenth birthday at Newcastle University Students Union. The TICE Programme Final Show brought together students with an audience of their…

November 21, 2018

Business & Economy

HTA Real Estate celebrates 5th anniversary with hat-trick of Tees Valley deals

HTA Real Estate has completed three industrial property transactions in the Tees Valley as the Newcastle-based firm celebrates its fifth anniversary. The specialist industrial property company, which was established in 2013 by Nick Atkinson, Simon Hill and Russell Taylor, has concluded…

March 30, 2020

Technology

Nice Network and Rebuyer team up to tackle global e-waste crisis

A new partnership between communications specialist Nice Network and IT recycling firm Rebuyer is helping chip away at the global e-waste crisis. The two North East tech companies have joined forces to help big businesses securely and sustainably dispose of…

June 18, 2020

Technology

Price optimisation platform secures £650,000 in funding round

A Middlesbrough-based price optimisation platform has raised £650,000 in a funding round with support from Mercia Equity Finance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). Bubo.AI’s platform uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse customers’ behaviour to understand what they…

August 12, 2020

Business & Economy

Virtual Automotive Export Week is launched

The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) has announced the launch of its first Automotive Export Week, to take place virtually between September 14-18. The NEAA is collaborating with Supply Chain North East and the Department for International Trade (DIT) to…