News

20 Jun 08
£3m investment for Durham stem cell research
STEM cell scientists today take a step closer to developing pioneering new therapies with the opening of a £3m trio of laboratories at Durham University.

11 Jun 08
Digital thinkers light up North East England
Thinking Digital conference proves a huge success as some of the sharpest minds from the worlds of technology, media, mobile, culture and science wowed an audience of 400 delegates in North East England recently.

Bright ideas scoop Healthcare Innovation Awards
A novel idea for improving the treatment of leg ulcers has won first prize in this year’s Bright Ideas in Health Awards.

30 May 08
Dementia research leader honoured
Newcastle University Professor, Jim Edwardson, whose leadership in research on dementia and other brain disorders helped put the institution at the forefront of European scientific research, had the honour of having a new £8m scientific research centre officially named after him today. (30 May)

28 May 08
£40m pot to help buildings go green
Organisations in the region could be eligible for as much as £1m each as part of a £40m funding pot to raise awareness of the benefits of renewable energy technologies.

North East brain injury service goes global
A Gateshead based company which treats brain injured patients in their homes could soon be set to share its expertise with the world.

20 May 08
Fuelling the future
North East farms and forestry businesses looking to produce biomass for low carbon heat and power markets are in line for support from a new project to build supply chains in the regional industry.

15 May 08
Growing high-tech firms given extra financial support
Fledgling high-tech firms looking to grow in the region have been given a further boost on the road to success by One NorthEast.

14 May 08
Chemical industry given £1.65m funding boost
Regional development agency One NorthEast today (Wednesday) awarded more than £1.65m of funding to the North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC), ensuring its growth over the next three years.

13 May 08
CPI launches the Enterprise Europe Network for North East England
The North East England’s hub of the world’s largest business and innovation network is being launched by the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) in partnership with One NorthEast.

12 May 08
CONNECT North East Investment Conference a huge success
The inaugural CONNECT North East Investment Conference took place on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at the International Centre for Life in Newcastle.

Scientific expert helps beacon hill pupils learn to love science
Wallsend’s Beacon Hill School pupils are going to learn about science with a ‘wow’ factor thanks to the start of a unique partnership between Newcastle-based scientist Sarah McLusky and the school.

08 May 08
The nanotechnology KTN announces itself open for business with the appointment of new recruits
The Centre for Process Innovation, (CPI) has recently made a number of key appointments to the Nanotechnology KTN including the Director and three Theme Managers to further strengthen the Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) team and support UK industries.

New technology solutions for people with dementia
A unique and innovative project, faciliated by Cels - the organisation driving the North East’s healthcare sector, that aims to counter social and practical problems caused by dementia has launched two state-of-the-art prototypes.

Sustainable energy top of agenda at regional event
Promoting sustainable energy and reducing carbon emissions will take centre stage at an annual event next week.

24 Apr 08
Yanmar sets up further R&D activities in the North East
Leading Japanese manufacturer of micro combined heat and power systems, Yanmar, has officially begun a new phase of research and development in partnership with Newcastle University, as part of ongoing inward investment and research activities being carried out by the corporation in partnership with the North East’s Centre of Excellence for new and renewable energy, NaREC.

23 Apr 08
International students rate Newcastle University seventh in the world
Newcastle University has been ranked seventh in the world for the quality of its international student experience.

15 Apr 08
Merger strengthens North East England's bid to become world class centre for innovation processing sector
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) and the Centre of Excellence for Nano, Micro and Photonic Systems (Cenamps), have today announced that they will merge with immediate effect in a move that reinforces the region’s position as the lead driver for innovation in the UK’s processing sector.

09 Apr 08
One NorthEast welcomes renewable energy grant scheme
ONE NORTHEAST today (9th April) welcomed the launch of the Bio-Energy Capital Grants Scheme.

08 Apr 08
Tees Valley digital flagship development secures more investment
A FLAGSHIP development putting Tees Valley at the cutting edge of digital technology is celebrating further investment into its groundbreaking work.

04 Apr 08
Science and Industry Council forges ahead
The North East England Science and Industry Council (S&IC) presses on with its programme of building collaborative partnerships between industry and the knowledge base.

HSBC Start-Up Stars 2008
Helping Britain's brightest new businesses achieve recognition.

Huge export boost for North East
Statistics released by HM Revenue & Customs this week show a huge leap in exports from North East England, with the region exporting more than £1bn more than it did the previous year.

New Chief exec enlisted for Science City
A new Chief Executive has been named by the Newcastle Science City Partnership.

Regional Biofuels Strategy Agreed
It has been agreed that the North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC) and North East Biofuels will manage the delivery of the Strategy and have submitted a business plan which has been approved by One NorthEast.

Wind of change for NE tech companies
An ultra-accurate satellite tracking system and a wind turbine blade-testing device are amongst the leading edge technologies being developed under a pioneering scheme in the North East.

Celebration for cluster's achievements
The Minister of State for Health was the guest of honour at an event last week to celebrate the achievements of the North East Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC).

01 Apr 08
Asimo teaches young engineers the power of dreams
The latest version of ASIMO, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot will be making its UK debut in the North East of England with a mission to inspire the regions’ next generation of engineers.

04 Mar 08
Give Your Business a Financial Boost!
A ‘business breakfast’ is being held on Wednesday 19th March at Lumley Castle which will provide small businesses with all the information they need to access various different sources of finance for their company.

Scientist propels rocket growth with Agency support
A data analysis company has developed a groundbreaking sales management tool that is expected to double its workforce and increase turnover to £35m by 2010.

03 Mar 08
Launch of the £35 Million Entrepreneur Challenge 2008
Businesses that can demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and commercial viability are invited to enter the Entrepreneur Challenge.

Quantum leap with help from CELS
Quantum Specials, a unique company that provides pharmacies with a comprehensive, high-quality range of specialised medicines, has recently enjoyed rapid growth with help from Cels, the organisation driving the healthcare economy in North East England.

ERDF Goes Live
Following the launch event at St James’ Park, the agency is now the managing authority for the £255m fund and main point of contact for regional organisations seeking support from it.

New trade routes for North East tech firms
A new partnership has been launched to help the North East's high-technology firms to take advantage of opportunities in the Asia Pacific markets.

World's brightest thinkers will head to North East conference on technology, ideas & the future
Some of the brightest thinkers in technology, new media and mobile will head to NewcastleGateshead from around the world in May to discuss the ideas and technologies that are set to fundamentally alter the way people live, work and play.

New funding to help wind turbine developer make vision a reality
North East wind turbine developer Wind Power Limited is to embark on the next phase of crucial research and development at NaREC, thanks to funding from a new North East technology fund.

North East Healthcare Sector shines at national Medilink Awards
Cels, the organisation driving the healthcare economy in North East England, is celebrating the region’s success at the national Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards in Birmingham, an event recognising the UK’s most innovative healthcare companies.

26 Feb 08
Digital awards judges named
A national champion for IT in small businesses and one of the faces working to make Middlesbrough the UK’s most vibrant digital hub will be among the judges for the very first North East Digital Awards.

19 Feb 08
New jobs and expansion for Tyneside electronics company
A specialist electronics company in North Tyneside is relocating premises and taking on 18 new staff as part of £1m expansion plans.

18 Feb 08
Econnect to Assist North East in Becoming the First ‘Renewables Ready Region’
A thriving renewable energy connection business has won a contract that could help develop the UK’s first ‘Renewables Ready Region’.

14 Feb 08
Chip fat fuels greener future
The UK's biggest independent supplier to the fish and chip industry is aiming to slash the costs of fuelling its fleet of vehicles by making its own biodiesel from used cooking oils.

11 Feb 08
Green light for business growth
A County Durham-based electronics recycling specialist is helping more businesses go green by going for growth with the launch of a new sister company, the opening of a new office in Milton Keynes and a fivefold increase in turnover.

07 Feb 08
Centre of Excellence in Public Health launched
A national Centre of Excellence has been launched to advance health research in the North East.

05 Feb 08
New Scheme to bring renewable energy to life across North East Classrooms
Teachers and pupils across the North East will soon be given the opportunity to truly get to grips with renewable energy in the classroom through an innovative new project funded by One NorthEast.

04 Feb 08
Euro fund boost for North East knowledge economy
The campaign to encourage more North East businesses to ‘work smarter’ has received a major £1.79m boost from the European Regional Development Fund.

Crude oil powers ahead on Teesside
Plans for a £2bn crude oil processing plant on Teesside have taken a step forward with the announcement that two big names in the oil industry are coming on board. SONHOE Development Company has reached agreement with GE Oil & Gas and Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) in deals that aim to help the project become a reality on Teesside.

An industry that touches all our lives
EVERY aspect of our daily lives are affected by the process industry. We rely on it to power our cars, grow our food, wash and clothe ourselves.

£3 million energy savings identified across North East businesses
Energy savings worth over £3million have been identified in businesses across the North East, thanks to TNEI Services Ltd and its management of the business support programme, Midas. Funded by One NorthEast, the Midas programme aims to help businesses manage their energy, waste and water usage

Regional New Year’s Honours
North East Chemistry industry stalwart Bob Coxon and chairman of the Centre for Process Innovation has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours. Mr Coxon is seen to have played a vital role in the development of the process industries which make a massive contribution to the economic stability of the region – contributing £9bn

Skills Academy to launch
A £10M National Skills Academy for the Process Industries, which will largely be based on Teesside, officially launched on 24 January 2008. Based at Teesside University, the academy aims to deliver up to 8,000 extra NVQ qualifications and train an extra 800-900 apprentices across the region

NETPark expansion continues apace
The North East’s premier science and technology park is set to expand further following the overwhelming success of its existing incubator facility. Work will soon be starting to double the amount of start-up space available to cutting edge early-stage businesses through expansion into more self contained units in its newly created Innovation Village

01 Feb 08
New regional policy set to ensure safer administration of medicine
Several primary care trusts across the region have implemented a revolutionary new policy addressing the safe handling of medicine developed by the Durham and Tees Valley regional medication policy group in collaboration with Cels, the organisation driving the healthcare economy in North East England.

24 Jan 08
Stem cell firm selects Newcastle for European base
A Leading Korean biotechnology company opened its European division at Newcastle University yesterday to develop its stem cell research programme.

21 Jan 08
Process industry winners donate £6000 to local schools
Winners of outstanding achievement in the North East’s Process Industry have donated all their prize money to help local schools.

18 Jan 08
IT helps voluntary groups get online
Voluntary sector organisations across the region are making their online presence felt without having to spend thousands of pounds on creating a website - thanks to an innovative IT project supported by One NorthEast.

15 Jan 08
Biofuels still have a future, says expert
Biofuels could contribute to the UK’s energy supply in the future according to a Durham University expert.

Eco-park plans receive £2.5 millon funding
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is celebrating confirmation of £2.5million Single Programme funding from One NorthEast, the Regional Development Agency, for the construction of access and highway improvements to serve the first-ever Tees Valley 'Eco-Park'.

14 Jan 08
Durham University leads UK research project into cheaper solar energy
A national team of scientists led by experts at Durham University are embarking on one of the UK’s largest ever research projects into photovoltaic (PV) solar energy.

17 Dec 07
North East pledges to tackle climate change
Regional partners in the public, private and voluntary sector have gathered together to sign a special declaration pledging to tackle climate change.

Euro cash boost to the region
The North East economy has moved a step closer to benefiting from a £255m cash injection, with the European Commission approving the region’s programme for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) up to 2013.

13 Dec 07
Schools come together with Newcastle Science City for a bright future
Schools across Newcastle have linked up with Newcastle Science City to help raise attainment, increase involvement and improve opportunities for the future as part of ambitious science education plans.

10 Dec 07
Technology Strategy Board: Opportunity for Remanufacturers
Centre for Remanufacturing & Reuse are keen to hear from OEMs, remanufacturers, short-cycle manufacturers, direct writers and internet intermediaries who would be interested in joining a consortium to explore extending the product life of small volumes of complex cast and machined components in metal or plastic.

05 Dec 07
Stem cell develops revolutionary technology
A North East bioscience company is set to take its revolutionary cell culture technology to the next level.

04 Dec 07
Science students escape to the great outdoors
Students at a North East school are strolling towards success thanks to an innovative partnership programme.

03 Dec 07
Green Revolution
University scientists are playing their part in the green revolution that is sweeping Teesside. It’s a revolution – and Tees Valley is at the heart of it.

30 Nov 07
Cels recognize cream of the crop at first ever ‘Business for Life’ awards
The winners of the first ever ‘Business for Life’ awards, recognising the most revolutionary healthcare companies in North East England, were announced at a high-profile ceremony at the Hilton.

29 Nov 07
North East University experts create solution for UK fuel tank problem
A North East company has worked with experts at Newcastle University to develop an advanced tank lining system that could save the petrochemical industry millions of pounds and solve a major threat to the future of biofuels.

Vitracise: Vital training for exercise referral
Cels, the organisation driving the healthcare sector in North East England, is set to launch delivery of specialist fitness qualifications that will enable fitness instructors to accommodate the exercise needs of people with physical or mental limitations, and is looking to enroll people onto the course.

27 Nov 07
Asking Birt is smart way to improve investment prospects
Businesses in the North East can take advantage of a new intelligent software tool to help them prepare for investment.

Renewables realise eastern promise
Central and Eastern European countries are becoming valuable markets for UK companies as demand for renewable energy technologies grows.

22 Nov 07
Health-wealth work set to continue
A Europe-wide project led by One NorthEast to explore how the healthcare industry can boost economic competitiveness comes to a close this week at a conference in Brussels.

One NorthEast welcomes Orla Protein Technologies announcement
One NorthEast today welcomes the announcement that Newcastle-based Orla Protein Technologies Limited will collaborate with a leading Japanese technology manufacturer to develop pioneering new diagnostic devices.

20 Nov 07
Cels Helping Cancer Fighting Company
Cels, the organisation driving the healthcare sector in North East England has provided valuable management support to a company developing a powerful specialist technology for fighting cancer.

15 Nov 07
Summit Highlights Importance of Ageing
The ActiveAge summit in Newcastle’s Civic Centre focussed on issues surrounding health, wellbeing and independent living amongst the growing elderly population and was attended by 60 invited delegates from the public, private and voluntary sectors.

14 Nov 07
Life saving equipment research underway with £2m worth of Agency funding
The potential development of electronic equipment which can operate in extreme conditions, potentially saving lives, is to be explored in the North East.

08 Nov 07
Let there be light – it’s a fuel cells’ world first!
A NORTH East business has scored a real world first by designing a fuel cell to power a lighthouse.

Cels Healthcare Network helps keep science graduate talent in the region
Cels, the organisation driving the healthcare economy in North East England, has helped secure a valuable technical appointment for medical testing kit manufacturer ImmunoDiagnostic Systems (IDS), through its Healthcare Network.

Cels Healthcare Network helps keep science graduate talent in the region
Cels, the organisation driving the healthcare economy in North East England, has helped secure a valuable technical appointment for medical testing kit manufacturer ImmunoDiagnostic Systems (IDS), through its Healthcare Network.

07 Nov 07
Skills Academy to be based in North East
The National Skills Academy for the Process Industries will be based in the North East of England, following an announcement today from David Lammy, Minister for Skills.

National skills academy process industries goes live with ministerial announcement
The National Skills Academy Process Industries is now fully operational after reaching the end of its business planning stage with a ministerial announcement today (7th November) from Skills Minister David Lammy.

30 Oct 07
National award for making x-ray training safer
A University of Teesside lecturer has won a national award for creating a computer simulation programme that allows students to safely examine x-rays.

Getting to grips with the 10% Rule
With new legislation being introduced in the UK requiring all new buildings to generate 10% of their energy requirements from within the building itself, a clever new scheme in the North East is paving the way to a low carbon future for the region’s building industry.

Green coating for eco flights
It may be only a plastic sheath, but the covering round the wires in any cable, circuit, plug, component or appliance is the difference between success and disaster, particularly when it comes to aviation.

North East invention wins major engineering award
A team of North East university microelectronics experts and the local company they helped have won a prestigious national award for a world first in emergency lighting systems.

NaREC harnesses new solar technologies
NaREC is currently working on a £ 2million funded research and development project to address new low cost options for laser grooved solar cells, ‘Lab2line,’ which includes project partners from around the world, aims to harness the very different qualities of laser grooved buried contact solar cell processing, and traditional screen processing.

Work on full-scale marine renewable device is underway at NaREC
NaREC has been commissioned by Aquamarine Power to work on the design, engineering and assembly of the hydro-electric power take off system for the first full-scale marine renewable device of its kind – the Oyster™ Wave Energy converter.

Cenamps wins contract to manage new government Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network
Cenamps, a national centre for emerging technologies, has secured a major contract to manage the newly created ‘Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network’ (KTN), funded by the Government’s Technology Strategy Board (TSB).

08 Oct 07
North East science strength shown in Brussels
EU decision makers will learn how the appliance of science is changing the North East for the better at a prestigious event in Brussels this week (8-11 October).

05 Oct 07
US wind technology leaders select the north east for "next generation" turbine development
CALIFORNIAN energy giant Clipper Windpower is to develop a new generation of offshore wind turbines in North East England.

03 Oct 07
Launch of Plastic Electronics Technology Centre website
The Plastic Electronics Technology Centre (PETeC) website has been launched. Visit: www.ukpetec.com

02 Oct 07
New N8 Centre to bridge medical gap
A virtual Centre which brings together the work of the North of England’s top scientists to advance Regenerative Medicine is to be launched on October 19th in York.

Biotechnology Facility Gaining International Recognition
THE Centre for Process Innovation - CPI - at Wilton is gaining international recognition, with the opening of its new £12m biotechnology

25 Sep 07
£2.3m agency grant helps fund diagnostics scanner
A scanner which will help researchers find treatments for cancer and brain conditions will soon be up and running, thanks to £2.3m of funding from One NorthEast.

21 Sep 07
Cels launches specialist healthcare advisory board
The first official meeting of the Healthcare Procurement Advisory Board, created by the Cels Healthcare Network, took place at the International Centre for Life in Newcastle on Friday, 21st September.

20 Sep 07
North East energy sector benefits for new funding boost
The North East’s pioneering energy sector will benefit from a £2.4m funding boost from One NorthEast.

17 Sep 07
Cutting edge public art for new institute of digital innovation
An exciting and ambitious new sculpture has been installed on the side of the new Institute of Digital Innovation at the University of Teesside on Woodlands Road, Middlesbrough.

05 Sep 07
CELS Launch‘Business for Life Awards’
Cels, the organisation driving growth of the healthcare sector in North East England, launched the first ever Business for Life Awards on the 5th of September 2007.

03 Sep 07
Local businesses urged to take aim at stock market
This month, entrepreneurs will discover how the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) can help them to achieve their growth ambitions at an event hosted by business finance and support company, NStar.

Saving the construction industry millions
It has always been difficult for architects, engineers and project managers to predict each stage of the construction of new homes or offices.

Journey Into Inner Space
What can nanomaterials do for you?

Newcastle United Football Club to showcase innovative wheelchair service
The Wheelbox, a new innovative on location, on-demand wheelchair service created to serve people with reduced mobility at public venues, made its debut at St James Park on the 27th July 2007.

PETeC ground-breaking marks start of North East plastic electronics revolution
Cenamps, a national centre for emerging small-scale technologies, in partnership with the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), has hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for PETeC, a unique plastics electronics technology centre set to establish North East England as a global leader in the application of plastic electronics.

North East innovators launch ‘Virtual Veins’ product into global healthcare market
Northumberland-based UK Haptics, a manufacturer of virtual reality training solutions, has secured the first sale of its unique ‘Virtual Veins’ product, to Sheffield Hallam University, with expert assistance from Cels, the organisation driving the growth of North East England’s healthcare economy.

28 Aug 07
Minister for North East opens AMEC’s new Oil & Gas engineering centre, Teesside
The Rt Hon Nick Brown MP has officially opened a new design and engineering centre at Lion Court, Wynyard Park, Teesside on behalf of AMEC, the international project management and services company.

22 Aug 07
Project to improve success rate
Newcastle upon Tyne, 22nd August 2007: A €3.5 million research and development programme is launched today to improve the success rate of stem cell transplants.

North East energy bid charges on
The Consortium bidding to host the Energy technologies Institute (ETI) in NorthEast England, has been named as one of three short-listed finalists to host the headquarters of this national centre.

14 Aug 07
North East proposal signals bright future for UK energy sector

25 Jul 07
Tendering Opportunities at Large Research Facilities
Last month, UKTI and One NorthEast hosted a Large Research Facilities seminar at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland to highlight the potential new business opportunities available at UK and European based Large Scale Research Facilities.

North East aims to lead the way for Digital Archiving
A pilot project exploring the possibility of the North East becoming a specialist centre for digital archiving has been launched.

CELS team awarded two international accolades
CELS, the organisation driving the healthcare economy of North East England, has been certified to two international standards in the space of two months, achieving both Investors in People (IIP) status and ISO 9001:2000 in recognition of the company’s ability to support the development of the life sciences and healthcare economy in the North East.

Sunny outlook for solar power in schools
Residential energy efficiency provider eaga plc has formed a partnership with regional development agency One North East, renewable energy centre of excellence NaREC, and the Centre for Design Research at Northumbria University to bring solar power to schools.

Sir David King Launches New Stem Cell Facility
The Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir David King, visited the region on 25 July to officially launch a number of innovative facilities developed and implemented by the North East science community.

18 Jul 07
Proposed Placing and Expansion of Photovoltaic Production
Romag Holdings Plc announces today that it proposes to place 4,543,619 new ordinary shares of 25 pence each in the Company

16 Jul 07
Leading the way in chemical industry – naturally!
A NATIONAL facility set to help the Tees Valley regain its status as one of the most important chemical industry hubs in the world was officially opened on 16 July

06 Jul 07
Prestigious National Award for NEPIC
North East process industry champion NEPIC has been honoured for its efforts promoting and supporting regional chemical businesses.

21 Jun 07
NaREC shows the North East the benefits of Biomass
The New and Renewable Energy Centre, the North East’s Centre for Excellence in new and renewable energy, is this week switching on the largest industrial demonstrator project for Biomass in the region.

CELS appoints new board member
CELS, the organisation driving the growth of North East England’s healthcare economy, today announced the appointment of Professor Christopher Higgins to its board of directors.

UK standards for High Voltage get new Home
NaREC is this month to become the leading high voltage measurement laboratory in the UK, as it unveils its brand new calibration laboratory and becomes the custodian of the UK’s High Voltage Reference Measurement Standards.

Developers must "adapt and disrupt", according to Northern Exposure keynote
Videogame developers must adapt or die as the industry matures from young upstart to big business, according to the head of a leading creative industries investment firm speaking at a major new games conference in May.

NE Consortium on shortlist for PV Accelerator Programme
A consortium led by NaREC and in partnership with Cenamps has been short listed for the Carbon Trusts PV accelerator programme, from 17 to the final 5. This is a potential £10 million pound programme over 5 years which will receive funding from One NorthEast.

Transatlantic team bring treating Type 1 Diabetes a step closer.
Human tissue producing insulin has been created from Cord Blood Stem Cells. The tissue, which is destroyed in Type 1 Diabetes was developed by the same transatlantic team that were the world’s first to discover “embryonic-like” cells in cord blood and also first to produce liver tissue from the same cells.

Tees Pride
AFTER just three years, the cutting-edge work of the Centre for Process Innovation is being seen far and wide – from school kids to businesses looking to take advantage of the latest technology.

CELS to kickstart stem cell ideas
CELS, the organisation driving the growth of North East England’s healthcare economy, has launched a unique scheme to help the region’s stem cell scientists to develop their ideas into commercial reality.

13 Jun 07
North East Bid To Be Clean Energy Capital
Article relating to North East consortium bid for Energy Technology Institute

08 Jun 07
Tees Barrage Turns the Tide on Renewables
On Friday 8 June, NaREC, the North East's Centre of Excellence for new and renewable energy, officially launched a new state-of-the-art marine test facility at the Tees Barrage, Stockton-on Tees.

24 May 07
Experts will share their experience
Business brains have been invited to share their strategies for success with ambitious companies in the North-East to build a database of business experts.

16 Apr 07
Students Switched on to Science
Nine schools in the region have been selected to take part in a scheme to offer extra curricular inspiration through After School Clubs.

26 Mar 07
Energy experts on hand to cut fuel bills
An alliance of energy saving experts will tell North East manufacturers this week how to cut rising fuel bills and boost their profitability.

08 Mar 07
Milestone for Newcastle Science City
Science city bosses today called ‘time’ on a landmark brewery site in Newcastle which is being demolished to make way for a world-class base for high-tech education, research and business.

01 Mar 07
Providing the tools for improved service
A PROVEN TOOLKIT that improves service provision across the region has been launched by One NorthEast.

New investment fund launched
Regional Development Agency One NorthEast has pledged further investment to help small and medium enterprises flourish into the industry leaders of tomorrow.

27 Feb 07
North East nanotech firm makes X-ray technology breakthrough
A three-year project between Durham Scientific Crystals and Cenamps, a North East-based Centre of Excellence which enables small scale technologies, has reached a major milestone in creating a prototyping facility for the production of specialist semi-conductor materials.

31 Jan 07
First Anniversary for £23 million Fund
A team of venture capitalists is reflecting on the success of its first year in action.

29 Jan 07
Grant support for small and medium sized businesses extended
Small and medium sized businesses across the region are now eligible for grant support after changes to the way funding is distributed.

24 Jan 07
More than 5,000 jobs linked to £27m worth of Agency grants
Grant support from One NorthEast during the last 12 months will help create 3,765 new jobs and safeguard a further 2,029.

22 Jan 07
NHS professional joins CELS board
CELS, the Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences, the organisation driving the growth of North East England’s healthcare economy, today announced the appointment of Brian Steven to its board of directors.

15 Jan 07
Transforming the region through Strategy for Success
The Strategy for Success (SFS) is about making maximum use of the region’s science and technology base to bring about the long-term transformation and growth of the North East knowledge economy.

Small business expert to head new business support organisation
Caroline Hughes has been appointed to head a new organisation that aims to tackle a business issue that will accelerate the development of the North East economy.

12 Jan 07
Japanese best to fuel North East growth
North East manufacturers will have the chance next month to learn the latest productivity techniques that have cemented Japan’s status as one of the world’s economic superpowers.

05 Jan 07
Regional economy gets ready for growth
Action is underway to tackle a business issue that will accelerate the development of the North East economy.

13 Dec 06
Northern Way focuses on success
Neville Chamberlain CBE, Chairman of the Northern Way Steering Group, has today confirmed that the Northern Way goes from strength to strength

08 Dec 06
Experienced businesswoman Stewart appointed as Newcastle Science City Director
A highly-experienced businesswoman and marketing expert has been appointed to lead the next stage of development for Newcastle Science City.

13 Nov 06
Storm water invention to leave Damone flushed with success

Early alert to keep turbine blades turning
A father and son are pioneering an early warning system to reduce costly breakdowns in wind turbines.

£8m help for innovators plotting path to success

09 Nov 06
London Olympic Team for Newcastle Science City
A consortium planning the 2012 Olympic Games in London will be recommended as preferred master planners for Newcastle Science City.

06 Nov 06
Stem Cell Researchers Win Business Award
staff at Newcastle University won Blueprint science & technology award

01 Nov 06
CELS launches Healthcare Network to support North East economy
Details of new healthcare network formed by CELS

Grand Opening of PV Centre
NaREC's Photovoltaic Centre official opening, 27th October 2006

FULLY CHARGED: NaREC wins contract with National Grid
Details of National Grid contract, secured by NaREC on 19th October 2006

12 Oct 06
Scientists move into new biotechnology centre
Scientists have now started work in new state-of-the-art laboratories using enzymes to find more cost effective and environmentally friendly ways of making chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

15 Sep 06
National award for Lindsey's invention
TALENTED teenage engineer Lindsey Dew has scooped a national award for her outstanding work to help improve safety in the booming oil and gas industry.

20 Jun 06
Revolutionary software product launched with
A state of the art solution, which virtually eliminates failures in websites, email systems and Internet connectivity problems, has been launched.

05 Jun 06
RDA Chairman opens pioneering new labs
A suite of labs that will help establish North East England at the forefront of medical research will be officially opened this week.

30 May 06
NE scientists celebrate stem cell business success
North East scientists are embarking on the region's first international stem cell business collaboration, which will bring them another step closer to developing new patient therapies.

12 Apr 06

A project which will put the region at the forefront of fluid technology has been given a

13 Mar 06
North East firms lead the way in cutting emissions
A new scheme is being launched to help North East firms reduce rising fuel bills and boost their business prospects by cutting carbon emissions.

07 Mar 06
Plant cell breakthrough holds promise for healthcare market...
The Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences (CELS), the organisation driving growth of the healthcare economy of the North East, has secured

02 Mar 06
Helping businesses to benefit from resource management
Businesses are being urged to sign up for a conference aimed at helping them to become more aware of their resource use and drive up profits.

16 Feb 06
Newcastle firm breaks into lucrative Chinese market
A software development company has signed a lucrative deal to distribute its products in China.

11 Feb 06
Major investment in stem cell research at Centre for Life
Work starts today (Saturday, 11 February) on a

07 Feb 06
Experts at The Sage for power debate
The North East will showcase its cutting-edge new and renewable energy testing facilities when world experts gather in Tyneside for a major conference tomorrow.

25 Jan 06
Youngsters key to the region's bid to be a world-class location for science
Schoolchildren are being targeted as the drive to develop the North East as a world-beating centre for science steps up.

18 Jan 06
Food company expands with
A company which supplies poultry products to the food industry is undergoing a major expansion, leading to the creation of as many as 40 new jobs.

11 Jan 06
North East England driving the green fuel agenda
North East England is leading the take up of environmentally friendly fuel as the latest garage forecourt selling biodiesel opened in County Durham.

05 Jan 06
Company moves to purpose-built site with
An engineering consultancy firm has relocated to state-of-the-art, purpose built premises.

15 Dec 05
Engineering firm's future cemented by grant
The future of an engineering company has been secured thanks to a £95,000 grant from regional development agency, One NorthEast.

13 Dec 05
North East Design Champions
The region's local authorities have been challenged to help raise planning standards in the region at the launch of the Design and Historic Environment Champions information pack.

05 Dec 05
Northern Consortium wins government funding for major research project
A consortium led by Tyneside consulting engineers PB Power has been awarded

30 Nov 05
Revolutionary research into stem cell technologies gets the go ahead
One NorthEast board today (30th November 2005) approved a

23 Nov 05
New technology prescribed to aid doctors and patients
Pioneering health technology developed in the North East could help under-pressure medical professionals and improve patient welfare.

One NorthEast on the right track
REGIONAL development agency One NorthEast has been recognised for its work in helping to create the first 10,000 miles of the National Cycle Network.

07 Nov 05
Brewery Site Sold to Science City
Newcastle's ambition to become a leading Science City took a major step forward today with the

11 Oct 05
New Chairman breathes life into CELS
The UK's leading Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences (CELS), has appointed Ian Shott as its new non executive chairman.

06 Oct 05
Cels appoints new Projects Director
The Centre of Excellence for Life Sciences (CELS), an organisation tasked by One NorthEast to grow the region's life science and healthcare sectors, has recently expanded its team with the appointment of Mike Hartley, as projects director.

21 Sep 05
Durham University Spin Out Company receives $1.8 million Investment
Durham Scientific Crystals (DSC) was formed in 2003 to commercialise technology developed in the Physics Department of Durham University.

12 Sep 05
North East England hosts design success
Aspiring teenage designers from all over the UK were in North East England yesterday to compete in the prestigious national final of the Audi Young Designer of the Year 2005, taking place at BALTIC The Centre for Contemporary Art.

05 Sep 05
Cenamps says low cost energy key to meeting promise of healthcare in 2020
Despite major advancements in medicine, more people die today from lack of clean water, malnutrition and infectious diseases, than ever before.

01 Sep 05
New Chief Executive for CENAMPS
Dr Mike Pitkethly has been appointed Chief Executive of the North East Centre of Excellence for Nanotechnology, Micro and Photonic Systems (Cenamps).

26 Aug 05
North East England Teenagers Drive On For Design Success
Aspiring teenage designers from North East England will be jetting off to Germany next week (30 Aug - 1 Sep) to tour the world famous Audi design facility in Inglostadt, as part of their prize in the Audi Design Foundation's Young Designer of the Year Competition 2005.

22 Jul 05
A digital future for the Tees Valley
Nearly 300 new jobs and 130 new companies will be created by 2010 as the result of an Institute of Digital Innovation (IDI) to be built by the University of Teesside with support from One NorthEast.

06 Jul 05
Science City plans unveiled - Brewery site earmarked for development
AMBITIOUS plans were unveiled today to make Newcastle a world-beating Science City that could create up to 5,000 new jobs in five years.

16 Jun 05
Newcastle base for cancer screening specialists
A business specialising in pioneering skin cancer and sun-damaged skin testing is to establish a base in the North East to continue its world-leading research.

20 May 05

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) at Tees Valley is creating a

06 May 05
North East research best in show to Lords Science and Engineering Chief
The leader of an influential House of Lords committee will today (Friday May 6) continue his fact-finding tour of some of the North East's cutting-edge research and development facilities.