Stef Monaco to lead Opencast’s Social Impact Push
Independent technology consultancy Opencast has appointed a head of social impact, reaffirming its commitment to being a purpose-driven business. Stef Monaco’s appointment comes months after the company submitted an application for B Corp status – an accreditation designed to measure a company’s social and environmental impact. Stef, a native of Buenos Aries in Argentina, joined […]
North East leads the way for women entrepreneurs
A new study from Sage has revealed how the North East tops the country in terms of the best places for female startup entrepreneurs. The study explores where women entrepreneurs felt most prepared and supported when launching their businesses, looking into their struggles and where they were able to find support. It takes its insights […]
LGBTQIA+ Conference results in global research collaboration
“This was not just a day to sit and listen” The ‘unprecedented’ success of the first International LGBTQIA+ conference has led to a collaboration of global experts joining forces to tackle crimes and address the rights of sexual and gender minorities. With delegates coming from Kyrgyzstan, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, and from all over the UK, […]
New Northcoders £15,000 Gender Diversity Fund set to help women and other gender minorities
Northcoders – one of the UK’s leading independent providers of training programmes for software coding and data engineering – has launched a brand-new Gender Diversity Fund that has been created to empower cisgender women and transgender, non-binary, and intersex people of all genders who want to forge a career in tech. The Northcoders Gender Diversity […]
Black History Month: “Our ultimate goal is to save the lives of black men”
Sunderland researchers are drawing on Black History Month to raise awareness of their study that aims to develop an intervention in partnership with black men that highlights the risk of prostate cancer and encourages early diagnosis. The study has been awarded £157,688 in funding as part of charity Prostate Cancer Research’s racial disparities research programme, […]
Roaring success: finding the next generation of Lioness cubs via the University of Sunderland
Fresh off the back of England Women’s Euro 2022 success, the University of Sunderland is offering a unique chance to find the star female players of tomorrow. Team Sunderland, the sports division of the University, has partnered with Sunderland AFC Women to offer scholarships to the next generation of Lionesses. The University is looking for […]
New report finds widespread abuse of autistic people
“It’s very bleak and we’ve just lifted the lid” The abuse that autistic people have experienced at the hands of someone they know and the difficulties they face in trying to access support, have been unveiled in a new study. The findings suggest many frontline professionals are not adequately trained in working with autistic […]
Women in Tech North East launches
A new network is launching to connect women in technology in the North East. Women in Tech North East is an inclusive network for people who identify as women in the North East of England. All women who are interested in digital or tech are welcome to join this free network. It is open to […]
Lecturer’s role in new project documenting Pride flags all over the world
Created in 1978 by American artist and activist Gilbert Baker, the Rainbow Pride Flag has become one of the most recognised symbols in the world, powered by a message of liberation and inclusivity. To celebrate Gilbert’s important vision, University of Sunderland lecturer Drew Dalton has teamed up with the US-based Gilbert Baker Foundation for the […]
WHY CULTURAL DIVERSITY IS GOOD FOR YOUR TECH COMPANY
Cultural diversity is no longer considered just a buzzword. There are various benefits to diversity and companies are ready to reap the rewards. Building a team while keeping cultural diversity as one of the key priorities is more likely to lead to above average returns for your business. As the discourse in many parts of […]
