Rising star qualifies through innovative apprenticeship scheme
Lauryn Hellewell, from Darlington and part of the first cohort to study at Northumbria University through the North East Solicitor Apprenticeship (NESA) scheme, has now qualified as a solicitor. After six years of study and on-the-job training, Lauryn has qualified into the banking and restructuring team at North East law firm Muckle LLP. After completing […]
Athlete turned University graduate proving success is a marathon, not a sprint
A mature student who was forced to hang up her running shoes because of a serious leg injury is now seeing her marathon effort in pursuing a new career pay off. For 54-year-old Gillian Hepplewhite, getting back into education after a long time away from the classroom was a daunting prospect – but now, the […]
Just Eat bites at new office in Sunderland
Just Eat has taken a slice of the North East’s premier office space, in a move that strengthens the firm’s commitment to Sunderland.
University of Sunderland strengthens leadership with diverse range of new governors
The University of Sunderland has announced a series of new appointments to its Board of Governors, with the latest additions coming from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Students at the University of Sunderland are the 6th most satisfied in UK
The University of Sunderland is 6th in the UK when it comes to student satisfaction, according to the latest analysis of the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS) results.
BDN developing the next generation of young architects
Award-winning architectural, engineering and project management firm, Building Design Northern (BDN) is helping to develop the industry’s next generation of young architects after appointing two new recruits.
Local plumbing business proves a snug fit at the BIC
A trusted name in the region’s plumbing and heating sector for more than four decades has joined the ever-growing business community at the North East BIC.
Richard Reed forge inspiring collaboration with HR experts
Richard Reed Solicitors and Inspired HR are celebrating the continuation of a partnership to empower and support businesses in the region to navigate the ever-evolving HR and Legal landscape.
Support for care-experienced and estranged students continues to be rated ‘exceptional’
Building on past success, the University of Sunderland has once again been recognised for how it supports care-experienced and estranged students by a leading national charity.
Creo Comms welcomes apprentice to growing Sunderland Team
Growing North East marketing agency Creo Comms has added an apprentice to its team, as it continues to welcome new clients and projects.