Return to education inspires career success
Fire service manager Dominic Brown brought two decades of professional experience with him when he returned to study at Teesside…
28% of children aged 11 or under are unable to use joined-up handwriting
Thanks to the rise of all things digital, classrooms all over the North East are being kitted out with the…
Popular Theatre Applauds Free Training Scheme
One of the region’s most iconic theatres is upskilling its staff to improve both internal and external customer service and…
Women working in the environmental and sustainability sector urged to attend networking hub
Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School is hosting a networking and coaching event, helping women to build careers and influence in…
Northumbria Professor leads design debate
Northumbria University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business and Enterprise) Professor Steven Kyffin has been invited to give the opening talk at TEDx…
Prognosis looks good for Sunderland youngsters
SUNDERLAND pupils will be giving their careers a health check this week (22 November) with a special day dedicated to…
Dedicated event to help students with Special Education Needs (SEN) Prepare for Adulthood
The Northumberland County Council Careers Guidance Team arranged a dedicated event for young people with special educational needs (SEN) to…
Call for Government to Invest More in Technical Skills
A leading North East college has called on the Government to put greater focus on technical, vocational education to ensure…
Students perform Alice in Wonderland
STUDENTS have staged an all-singing, all-dancing surreal spectacular – down the rabbit hole. A cast of close to 40 performers…
Northumberland tissue maker bucks national trend with new recruits
Prudhoe-based tissue maker Essity continues to buck the national trend in apprentice recruitment with 14 new recruits, just weeks after…
Retail venture approaches £1m milestone
A pioneering retail venture has benefited dozens of budding entrepreneurs and generated almost £1m of sales since its launch three…
Students take it to next level with PlayStation®First
A NORTH East college has linked up with one of the world’s most high-profile and successful gaming brands to help…
Mayor and students discuss improving school life
A STUDENT council met with Middlesbrough Mayor Dave Budd to discuss democracy and leadership. Outwood Academy Ormesby’s Student Voice team…
New four-legged team member at Middlesbrough School
MEET Elsie – the newest member of the pastoral team at Newport Primary School. The five-month-old golden retriever has joined…
Sunderland sports scientists help graduate acclimatise for Everest trek
RESEARCH graduate Steve Gowling has completed a gruelling trek to the Himalayas and believes acclimatisation training at the University of…