A new fully funded PhD opportunity in the group of Dr. Matt Unthank at Northumbria University in Newcastle is open now for applications (starting Oct 2019). If you are a chemistry or materials science graduate and are passionate about exploring…

  A no deal Brexit could damage the regional chemical industry, the body representing the sector across the North-East has warned. Mark Kenrick, Chairman of NEPIC – the North East Process Industry Cluster - says a No Deal Brexit would…

The winners of the 2018 Environment Awards were announced at a ceremony in Durham last week (Thursday 8 November). The awards, now in their 29th year, are organised by the County Durham Environment Partnership to recognise great design, environmental guardianship…

  North East businesses will benefit from the launch of a new multi million-pound programme aimed at those who wish to diversify, broaden their customer base and unlock new market opportunities. Supply Chain North East will see four key partners…

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and Peel Airports have today (4 December 2018) announced that terms have been reached to bring Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA) back into public ownership. Following a period of discussions under a non-disclosure agreement, the…

PD Ports, one of the UK’s major port groups, has signed a multi-million pound, five-year contract with British Gypsum, creating new jobs and cementing Teesport’s growing reputation as the premier port for bulk handling on the country’s east coast. Part…

WorleyParsons has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Jacobs Energy, Chemicals & Resources division, a leading global technical services provider across Hydrocarbons, Chemicals and Mining & Minerals. ECR has a global footprint with long-term, blue-chip relationships in key strategic…

The Board of Axiom Engineering Associates Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Clifford as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1st December 2018. Ian has a strong background in leadership roles in the power generation and gas…

People working in the worlds of process engineering and manufacturing had the chance to learn about some of the latest developments affecting the industries last week. BPE, one of the UK’s leaders in chemical and biochemical engineering, held a breakfast…

A £7million investment into a major biotechnology facility has today (November 30) been agreed by the Tees Valley Mayor and the Tees Valley Combined Authority Cabinet. The investment, which will aid the development of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies’ £14.5million BioCampus project…