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The Festival of Social Science returns to Northumbria University for 2024
18 October 2024
The annual ESRC Festival of Social Science is once again being celebrated at Northumbria University, with a range of events led by researchers taking place between 19 October and 9 November 2024. The festival offers a fascinating insight into some of the country&...
Northumbria Hosts National Event Exploring the Power of Experiential Learning
25 September 2024
Northumbria University, Newcastle has welcomed higher education institutions from across the UK for a one-day event exploring how experiential learning can enhance life chances for students. The event, held at Northumbria’s City Campus in Newcastle upon Tyne, a...
Northumbria University set to host the Royal College of Nursing’s International Nursing Research Conference 2024
22 August 2024
Northumbria University will host the Royal College of Nursing’s International Nursing Research Conference for 2024 at its Newcastle City Campus. Held over three days between Tuesday 10 and Thursday 12 September the conference will bring together hundreds of i...
Outreach event in Newcastle ahead of national energy research institute conference
19 August 2024
Young people in Newcastle are set to explore green energy solutions ahead of 500-person academic conference on battery energy storage in the city. Taking place from 10-12 September 2024 at Newcastle University, the Faraday Institution Conference will convene the ...
Conference delegates enjoying Newcastle and Gateshead for longer
6 August 2024
Conference attendees are staying in the city for longer when compared to the same time last year according to the latest figures. NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), figures have revealed that so far this year, those...
Geordie voted the top accent for putting a smile on your face
22 July 2024
To celebrate National Geordie Day on Tuesday 16 July 2024, Newcastle-based electric train operator, Lumo, today reveals that ‘Geordie’ has been voted the top accent for putting a smile on your face when you hear it. The train company polled over 1,000 Br...
North East England leads the way with access and inclusion
18 July 2024
Visitors heading to the region can now feel safe, welcomed and included before they arrive thanks to a ground breaking, interactive 3D photography and pioneering inclusivity training designed to break down barriers to access for everyone. Destination North East E...
BeaconHouse Events Celebrates 10th Anniversary with a Community Commitment
12 June 2024
BEACONHOUSE EVENTS, a leading events agency headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, is celebrating a decade in business by launching a campaign to support ten local charities and community initiatives over the next twelve months. From launching as a team of t...
Tourism businesses to become Proud Allies this Pride Month
11 June 2024
North East hospitality and tourism businesses are being encouraged to take part in training to ensure visitors from the LGBTQIA+ community get a warm and inclusive welcome. Those working in tourism businesses across Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside,...
Venues and suppliers rally together to spotlight the North East at The Meetings Show
3 June 2024
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau, part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), is leading a delegation of leading regional venues, hotels and suppliers to London this June for The Meetings Show. The Meetings Show is the UK’s leading exhibition for the meeti...