North East teenagers make finals for BAFTA Young Game Designers Competition
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced the finalists in a nationwide competition, Young Game…
Innovate Tees Valley helps Driver.Online bring hi-tech product to market
Innovative software platform Driver.Online is increasing its customer reach thanks to marketing expertise provided by Innovate Tees Valley. As a…
Ward Hadaway’s Education team completes its 10th academy conversion for Co-operative Academies Trust
Leading commercial law firm Ward Hadaway has completed its 10th academy conversion for Co-operative Academies Trust over the past 12…
To The Next Level
Hape puzzles ranging from levels 1 to 6 allow children to progress through the levels, encouraging a continuation of age…
Newcastle College students net a place in the UK Young Seafood Chef of the Year 2019 final
Two young chefs from Newcastle College have secured a place in the final of the 2019 UK Young Seafood Chef…
Talented musicians step onto the big stage
Local band The Strands will step into the big spotlight later this month when they play in front of an…
Pupils learn about dementia from care home staff
SCHOOL children have been learning about dementia from visiting care home staff who look after those with the condition every…
Sunderland welcomes the world of physiotherapy on campus
More than 100 physiotherapists from across the region will join together for a conference at the University of Sunderland to…
“No one is ever alone”
Last month Government minsters set out the need for a ‘cultural change’ at universities to encourage more care leavers to…
Exam season: What food will get you the best results?
It can be a stressful time. Impending exams, a revision schedule to stick to, lack of sleep, and not enough…
Ofsted inspectors identify excellent practice at the University of Sunderland
Ofsted has rated the University of Sunderland as a ‘good’ provider following a recent inspection. The art and design foundation…
Do idealised body images of men and women cause mental health problems?
The issue of body Image is at the centre of this week’s Mental Health Awareness campaign. Traditional and social media…
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: Northumberland College ensures open door policy for students seeking mental health support
With one in four people experiencing mental health issues each year*, awareness has, over recent years, increased significantly, with national…
Young North East engineers on the road to success through award of quest scholarships
Seven prestigious engineering scholarships have been awarded to engineering students by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East. The…
A tale of two Marions: How a 92 year old was named after first female MP in Sunderland
Ninety-two years ago she was named after Sunderland’s first female MP and christened in a gown gifted by the history-making…