UNW’s focus on people worth its weight in gold
UNW’s continuing commitment to developing its people has once again been recognised with the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Gold status. This is the fourth consecutive occasion the Newcastle-based independent chartered accountancy and business advisory firm has achieved the ‘Gold’ standard since its initial accreditation more than ten years...
I’m successful because of my neurodivergence, not despite it
Adam Pickering spent years trying to hide his neurodivergence out of concern it would hinder his ambitions to be a successful consultant. Joining CGI in 2020 made him realise that not only can he feel comfortable being open about who he is, but that this unique trait is part...
Exciting Jobs and Recruitment Fair at Beamish Museum
From working with heritage transport to creating tasty traditional treats, become part of something special with exciting and unique new jobs at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North. A variety of seasonal roles are being advertised at the award-winning museum, including in The 1900s Town and Pit Village,...
The North East is declared Filming Friendly
North East Screen, the regions screen agency, announces today that all 12 local authorities across the North East have signed up to their Filming Friendly Charter declaring the region officially Filming Friendly for TV and Film production. As production is increasing in the region, thanks to the investment and...
Citizen science conservation project launches at Wearside wetland reserve
Citizen scientists are needed to help a Wearside wetland reserve save the UK’s fastest declining resident bird species. WWT Washington Wetland Centre is calling on the public to assist in the monitoring of the red-listed willow tit, as part of an ongoing species recovery research project. Numbers of these...
The Digital Led Campus
CGI’s Digital Led University solutions provide a multiplicity of opportunities to equip your university with smart technologies that connect and transform the campus experience. When implemented, these smart technologies enable proactive, seamless operations and strategic planning that benefits every element of university life for students and staff. Furthermore, the...
CGI UK awarded the Service Desk Institute’s 5 star status for an 11th year
CGI is delighted that their UK service desk has been recognised again for its outstanding services to clients, having been awarded the Service Desk Institute’s (SDI) 5 star accreditation for an eleventh consecutive year. The SDI’s Service Desk Certification (SDC) programme is the only industry standard based accreditation designed specifically to...
Wearside wetland reserve achieves ‘TOP 20’ status for grey heron populations in the UK
Washington Wetland Centre has been named the 15th most important place in the UK for populations of grey heron, by a Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) data report from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO). It is the only site from the North East to make the Top 20. Grey...
Gateshead Council continues to shine the spotlight on the regeneration of Gateshead and the North East
Today (Wednesday 18 January 2023) Central Government revealed Gateshead Council has been successful in its bid to secure £20million of Levelling up funding, which will be invested into The Sage arena, conference, and exhibition centre. The Council submitted the bid in August 2022, to fulfil the Council’s plans for...
North East skills and employment programme wins global praise
An innovative skills programme designed and developed by Ryder and Gateshead College has received international recognition. PlanBEE (Built Environment Education), which was launched in 2016, won the further and higher education category at the 2022 Inspire Future Generation Awards. The first programme of its kind, PlanBEE is an industry...