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January 26, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Innovation lab celebrates one-year anniversary in future proofing diagnostics

A North East-based lab is celebrating one year since it was set up to accelerate the development of the next generation of virus testing. 

August 31, 2023

Ideas & Observations

‘We need universities to win the battle for the industries of the future’

There are a few things in life that are guaranteed: death, taxes and politicians treading the same old ground on education.

October 9, 2019

Business & Economy

Liberty eyes £8 billion market after starting work on £10 million Teesside powder metals site

A metals sector operator has started construction work on a £10 million North East development it says will strengthen its foothold in an £8 billion global market. Liberty says its new powder metals development facility – backed by finance from…

February 1, 2021

Business & Economy

Funding and support on offer to North East SMEs through Energy Innovation Challenge

SMEs in the North East could receive up to £40,000 of funding to help develop new ways of using materials within the energy sector. The Energy Innovation Challenge, organised by the North East Energy Catalyst, invites businesses to put forward…

June 3, 2021

Business & Economy

New campaign to help power up Sunderland’s economic recovery

A new website and promotional campaigns will help power up Sunderland’s economic recovery, as the city looks to get on the front-foot post-lockdown. A distinctive new look and feel for City of Sunderland – that features the red and white…

July 25, 2022

Business & Economy

Vision 2031: The dawn of a new industrial revolution

Welcome to VISION 2031, an exciting campaign launched by North East Times Magazine, alongside partners Northstar Ventures, main sponsor Northern Accelerator, EY, Jackson Hogg, Lloyds Bank and Weightmans. Over the coming 12 months, VISION 2031 will lay out a…

May 23, 2023

Business & Economy

HexisLab secure six-figure Innovate UK funding

HexisLab has secured £490,000 funding to develop a scale-up manufacturing process for sustainable and green ingredients.

July 1, 2020

Business & Economy

Northumberland College celebrates 100% equine exam success

Students and staff at Kirkley Hall Campus are celebrating an outstanding 100% pass rate in equine exams for the third year running. All 23 Equine Management students gained a pass, merit or distinction in their spring technical diploma and technical…