North East aims to tap into Chinese investors
Leaders from 22 of the North East’s key companies and business organisations have taken part in a roundtable debate to discuss Chinese investment in the region. Over the last decade the UK has been a top tier recipient of Chinese investment in Europe, and globally. Last year the government...
Shortlist announced for tourism superstars
The shortlist for the North East England Tourism Awards has been announced today (21 October 2016), following another record breaking year for entries. (Full shortlist detailed below) Playing a major role in showcasing the range of high quality tourism businesses and experiences on offer to visitors across the North...
Global data and technology specialist opens office in Newcastle
Amicus ITS, one of the UK’s leading 24×365 IT Managed Service Providers and a data security specialist, is opening an office in Newcastle this month – creating a number of jobs for the region. With almost 30 years’ experience in the IT industry, Amicus ITS provides technology support and...
MIPIM plans launched
Invest Newcastle launched its return to the world’s leading property trade show, MIPIM Cannes, at an event earlier this month. MIPIM (14 – 17 March 2017) brings together the most influential players from across all of the international property sectors. With 13 private-sector business partners already signed up to...
Ageing expertise showcased
Following the announcement of a £40m National Centre for Ageing Science and Innovation to be opened by Newcastle University, NewcastleGateshead has recorded a particularly busy year for ageing-related conferences and events. Supported by NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, the Newcastle University Institute for Ageing has welcomed delegates from across the globe...
Shortlist success for #GreatNorthExpo2018
NewcastleGateshead is still in the running to host the Great Exhibition of the North in 2018 after being named as one of four shortlisted destinations. Earlier this month we hosted a panel visit and presented our final pitch (including an immersive VR experience and a bid supporter film) to...
Newcastle returns to MIPIM to showcase the city to investors
Invest Newcastle, a service delivered by NewcastleGateshead Initiative on behalf of Newcastle to attract and secure new investment and jobs for the city, launched their return to the world’s leading property trade show, MIPIM Cannes, today (13 September 2016) at an event attended by almost 50 local businesses. The...
Largest educational research conference descends on NewcastleGateshead
The British Educational Research Association (BERA), has today (15th September 2016) announced it will host its 2018 Annual Conference in NewcastleGateshead – the largest conference of its kind in the UK. Following the international associations Annual Conference in Leeds this year and Brighton in 2017, BERA has announced it...
Two weeks until applications close for the North East England Tourism Awards 2016
The deadline for entry to the region’s tourism Oscars is looming with just under two weeks to go before applications close on Friday 9th September. The North East England Tourism Awards play a major role in showcasing the fantastic range of high quality tourism businesses and experiences on offer...
Ageing is a hot topic in NewcastleGateshead
Following the announcement of a £40m National Centre for Ageing Science and Innovation to be opened by Newcastle University, NewcastleGateshead has recorded a busy year for ageing-related conferences and events. The Newcastle University Institute for Ageing welcomed delegates from across the globe at various events over the past 12...