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 […]

ABSOLUTE DYNAMITE: TECH AWARDS ARE BIGGEST YET

THE biggest ever Dynamites Awards celebrated the superstars and rising stars of the region’s successful tech sector. The Dynamites 22 Awards attracted a record 520 attendees and more entries than ever before. This year’s awards were hosted by North East comedian Carl Hutchinson, and, as ever, were organised by Dynamo, the region’s industry-led tech network. […]

Fully funded courses from the University of Sunderland supporting people in children’s services across the North East

Educate. Invest. Achieve. Progress! The University of Sunderland are delivering three courses to support anyone who works with children or in children’s services. These courses are fully funded for North-East organisations by the European Social Fund. These are all post graduate level 7 courses and therefore, participants will typically be university graduates. However, interested delegates […]

DYNAMITES22 SHORTLIST UNVEILED

THE shortlist for the Dynamites 22, the region’s IT and technology awards, has been revealed after a record number of companies, organisations and individuals entered. The awards, now in their ninth year and in association Nigel Wright Recruitment, shine a spotlight on successful regional tech companies and recognise the talent within the north-east tech sector. […]

Northumbria University and County Durham finance broker to host free sustainability roundtable

Northumbria University, Newcastle, and Anglo Scottish Asset Finance have joined forces to host a free sustainability roundtable event for the North East construction sector. Taking place on October 5, within the University’s Great Hall, the roundtable seeks to create an “open dialogue” between those within the construction supply chain. With expert guidance provided by Charlotte […]

Tech careers take centre stage at “unmissable” Sunderland recruitment event

A North East event revolving around tech careers, jobs and skills is set to return after joining forces with a major recruitment event being held in Sunderland this October. As part of this year’s Sunderland Business Festival, the Stadium of Light will once again be hosting a recruitment fair on Wednesday October 12, following on […]

DEADLINE LOOMING FOR TECH AWARD ENTRIES

WOULD-BE winners of the region’s tech awards only have days to get their entries submitted. The deadline for Dynamites 22, sponsored by Nigel Wright Recruitment, is 5pm on Thursday, September 8 The Dynamites Awards, organised annually by tech network Dynamo, shine a spotlight on successful regional tech companies, organisations and departments and recognise the talent […]

Newcastle makes shortlist as host city for Eurovision 2023

Good morning Europe, Newcastle calling… It has been announced today (12 August) that Newcastle has made the shortlist to become the host of Eurovision Song Contest 2023 on behalf of 2022 winners, Ukraine. Following bids from 20 destinations across the UK, Newcastle, alongside Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield have been named as the […]

PACKED PROGRAMME FOR THIS YEAR’S #CYBERFEST

The North East’s largest cyber festival returns in September. #CyberFest22, delivered by regional tech network Dynamo in partnership with global professional services company Accenture, business and IT consultancy Waterstons and the Innovation SuperNetwork, will incorporate a series of events and workshops. Now in its fifth year #CyberFest aims is to highlight the breadth of talent […]

REGION’S TECH AWARDS ARE OPEN FOR ENTRIES

THE fuse has been lit for nominations for the region’s tech awards – Dynamites 22. The Dynamites Awards, organised annually by tech network Dynamo, shine a spotlight on successful regional tech companies, organisations and departments and recognise the talent within the north-east digital/IT sector. This year’s awards will be held on Thursday, November 10, at […]