DYNAMO: ‘TECH FUNDAMENTAL TO DESIGNING SUSTAINABLE FUTURE’
DYNAMO, the region’s tech network, has increased its focus on sustainability. A recent conference run in co-operation with Amazon Web Services (AWS); the appointment of a new Innovation Manager for sustainability and two workshops are part of a sustainability drive by Dynamo. The first of two sustainability workshops was held recently at Thoughtworks’ new office […]
DYNAMO’S HEALTH TECH CLUSTER PLANNING FOR HEALTHY FUTURE
AFTER its first successful year, a regional health tech cluster is planning for the future. The health and social care tech cluster was founded by Dynamo with sponsorship from CGI, one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. The cluster, which has more than 40 members, aims to support […]
IGNITION: DYNAMO SET TO GET TALENT ENGINE UP AND RUNNING
DYNAMO, the region’s tech champion, is recruiting a new team to deliver a Digital Talent Engine for the north east. The project is part of the North of Tyne Combined Authority’s £12m Digital Growth and Innovation Programme designed to grow the region’s tech sector. The programme aims to create jobs hundreds of jobs in a […]
TECH CONFERENCE WILL FOCUS ON REGION’S SUCCESSFUL PANDEMIC RESPONSE
The region’s biggest tech conference will this year focus on how the north east’s IT sector has successfully responded to the Covid pandemic. The annual Dynamo conference attracts delegates from the region’s leading and growing IT and software companies, local councils, specialist professional services, universities and colleges, and other related industries. This year’s event, titled […]
DYNAMO WEBINAR TO DEBATE GOVTECH OPPORTUNITIES
Dynamo, the region’s tech champion, is to host a free webinar this month exploring government technology and lessons learned from the Covid pandemic. The webinar, on Wednesday, April 21, features a panel of three tech leaders from government and business, and a former 10 Downing Street adviser. The four panellists are: Antony Collard – director […]
12,000 jobs to be created in North East health and life sciences sectors
A new strategy aiming to double the number of North East jobs in the health and life sciences sectors has been unveiled. The North East Health, Life Sciences and Medicines Manufacturing Strategy has been developed by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) working in partnership with the NHS, businesses, universities and industry leaders to […]
ARE YOU AN INCLUSIVE #HERO WORKING IN TECH?
The search is on for role models who can inspire the region’s tech sector to be more diverse. Regional tech champion Dynamo has launched its #HERO campaign to find local people working to make the sector more inclusive and equal. Fareeha Usman, Dynamo’s new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Innovation Manager, is leading the campaign. “It’s […]
Healthcare Innovation Business Programme – Apply today
The Academic Health Science Network for North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) have joined forces with Supply Chain North East… The launch of the Healthcare Innovation Readiness Programme will take place on Tuesday 26th January 2021. The purpose of the event is to enhance businesses knowledge of the approaches to help articulate the value of […]
Dynamo North East School Careers Guide
Graham Jordan, Partnership Analyst and Manager at NEICT, previously visited a number of local schools giving careers talks to yr10 students on behalf of Dynamo as part of the Building my Skills programme that Esh Group co-ordinated. Given that there are no plans for face-to-face sessions this year, Graham has put together some videos outlining […]
CGI: ‘Connect to Innovate’ White Paper
The UK water sector’s opportunities to transform leveraging emerging technologies and data insights. CGI has partnered with UK5G to produce a white paper that sets out the enormous opportunities and challenges for the UK Water Sector using Emerging Technologies. The UK water industry is facing critical challenges it must address, if it is to continue to deliver safe, […]