Aspiring to help: Running the Extra Mile to Support Local Charities
Colleagues at Aspire Technology Solutions showcased their dedication by participating in the Great North Run to support local charities This past weekend, the dedicated team members of Gateshead-based Aspire Technology Solutions donned their running shoes and participated in the iconic Great North Run, demonstrating their commitment to supporting local charitable causes. Among the standout participants […]
Law firm relocates to newly redesigned, sustainable West Midlands office
National law firm Weightmans has relocated its Birmingham operations in a move which solidifies its commitment to sustainable and responsible business. The firm moved to 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham’s tallest office building, from its previous premises of St Philips Point last month after 17 years. The office is home to more than 160 Weightmans employees. […]
North East digital tech sector growing four times faster than regional economy
North of Tyne’s digital technology sector is growing four times faster than the region’s wider economy, as more people flock towards jobs in tech. ‘Career Changers’, namely people bringing skills and experiences accumulated from other industries in to tech for the first time, are proving to be a key growth-driver. Tech careers now make up […]
Northcoders Group PLC announces Government contract win in H1-2023 Trading Update
Northcoders (AIM:CODE), the independent provider of training programmes for software coding, is pleased to announce that the Group has been successful in securing further funding from the Department for Education Skills Bootcamps Wave 4 bid. In addition, the Group provides a trading update for the six months to 30 June 2023 (‘H1-2023’ or the ‘Period’). […]
Recruitrite wins a TeesTech Award for its adoption of Excelpoint’s no-code technology to revolutionise its business operations
Darlington-based recruitment agency Recruitrite has been honoured with a Digital Transformation Award at the 2023 Tees Tech Awards, recognising its exceptional adoption of Excelpoint’s no-code technology to transform business operations. The awards, organised by Tees Business, is an event celebrating the thriving technology sector in the Tees Valley region, bringing together industry leaders, visionaries, and […]
Ward Hadaway announces key promotions as it continues to grow strongly
Ward Hadaway, a leading Northern law firm headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, has announced a total of 19 promotions across its offices in Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle.12 of those have taken place within its North East team. As part of its commitment to providing a culture where employees can develop professionally and personally, the firm […]
Sunderland professor awarded MBE for services to education
A University of Sunderland professor who is playing a key role in shaping the future of teacher training has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Professor Lynne McKenna, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Society, is receiving the honour in recognition of her services to education. Professor McKenna joined the […]
DYNAMO APPOINTS JAMES BUNTING AS ITS NEW ADVISORY CHAIR
THE region’s leading tech network has a new Advisory Board Chair to help drive the next stage of its growth and support more North East tech companies. Dynamo has appointed Leighton’s Chief Executive Officer, James Bunting, to replace the network’s co-founder Charlie Hoult who is stepping down after ten years. James joins Dynamo with a […]
Northern law firm supports acquisition of Tech Nation by Founders Forum Group
Leading Northern law firm Ward Hadaway has played a key part in advising Tech Nation on the winding down of its operations and acquisition by Founders Forum Group. Tech Nation has been formally acquired by Founders Forum Group (FF Group), a global community and group of businesses which supports entrepreneurs at each stage of their […]
OPENCAST WINS JUDGES LEADERSHIP PRIZE AT 2023 NORTHERN TECH AWARDS
Newcastle-founded independent tech consultancy Opencast has won the prestigious Judges Leadership Award at the 2023 Northern Tech Awards – with chief executive Tom Lawson picking up the prize for “the management team with the strongest vision and best leadership.” Tom was handed the GP Bullhound award at a gala dinner for investors and business leaders […]
