Net-Defence: Challenging Industry Norms in Cyber Recruitment

Scott Redpath, System Support Analyst at Net-Defence

There doesn’t seem to be a day when cyber isn’t hitting the news, and with the cyber security skills gap growing faster than the talent supply, the demand for cyber security professionals continues to outpace the availability of qualified candidates. Research shows that many roles remain unfilled because organisations focus too narrowly on hiring individuals […]

Preparing students for leadership in a rapidly evolving world

Students and academics attend the event at the Sir Tom Cowie Lecture Theatre at the University of Sunderland

Students at the University of Sunderland have been given an invaluable insight into how leading organisations like Nissan build resilience and thrive in a disruptive world. The Industry Insights Conference 3.0, aimed specifically at BA (Hons) Business and Management and Master of Business Administration (MBA) students, offered a unique opportunity to engage directly with industry professionals, gain a practical […]

Core Barbers doubles in size with support from the North East BIC

Rian Steel, Owner of Core Barbers

A fast-growing Sunderland based barbershop is expanding its space and team after seeing demand soar, with the support of the North East BIC. Core Barbers, led by owner Rian Steel, has become one of the region’s most popular barbershops, with appointments booked up to two weeks in advance. Now, the business is set to almost […]

Combatting fake news: BBC Verify comes to University of Sunderland

College students from across the region take part in the activities during the BBC Verify event at the University of Sunderland

BBC Academy Live Presents BBC Verify on Tour has teamed up with the University of Sunderland to give students the ultimate toolkit to take on the world of media, fake news and viral hype. On Friday 14 November, more than 100 young people from schools and colleges across the north-east attended the University’s David Puttnam […]

Nissan apprentices unlock their creativity and create coastline sculptures

Nissan apprentice's sculpture project

A unique sculpture project which has connected the heritage of Sunderland’s coastline and a vision of its future has been brought to life by Nissan apprentices. And the talent and creativity which has been unveiled as part of The Material Thinking initiative has been so positively received, hopes are high that it can now be […]