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Science, engineering & technology news
Find all of the latest science, technology and engineering news below including all updates from the North East Technology Park (NETPark), success stories for NETPark’s tenant companies and market breakthroughs in new research in areas such as printable electronics, photonics, microelectronics and nanotechnology.


Celebrating NETPark's Arnab Basu as High Sheriff of County Durham
A special Durham Cathedral service and Durham Castle reception have been held to celebrate the appointment of Durham University alumnus Dr Arnab Basu MBE as High Sheriff of County Durham.
13 minutes ago


Kromek is recruiting a Production Scientist at NETPark
NETPark tenant Kromek has opened applications for a Production Scientist to join its team in Sedgefield, County Durham.
3 days ago


UKSPA and End Game partner to develop a common national standard for the UK’s science parks and innovation clusters
UKSPA has announced a new partnership with End Game to develop an asset-mapping platform that will support the creation of a common framework and national standard for the UK’s science parks and innovation clusters.
4 days ago


East Durham College Celebrates Top 10 National Apprenticeship Ranking as Employer Partnerships and Campus Investment Drive Growth
East Durham College has been recognised as one of the country's leading apprenticeship providers after achieving a 75% apprenticeship achievement rate, significantly above the national average of 65.7% placing the college among the top 10 college providers nationally for apprenticeship achievement.
6 days ago


Kromek and Argon Showcase the D5 RIID-SIM in New On-Demand Webinar
Kromek is pleased to announce the launch of a new webinar, developed in collaboration with Argon Electronics. The webinar showcases the capabilities of the D5 RIID-SIM, an innovative training solution that enables realistic radiological detection exercises without the need for live radioactive sources.
7 days ago


Filtronic & Marubun Corporation sign MoU to strengthen Japan’s communications resilience
Filtronic has entered a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading Japanese electronics company Marubun Corporation to accelerate its expansion into the Japanese market.
Jul 9


Durham physicists part of mission to chart space and time
Our physicists are part of one of the most ambitious studies of the Universe ever undertaken.
Jul 8


Regenerative Autonomous Fleets: Making materials matter in the future of mobility
Could autonomous fleets transform more than mobility? Explore how circular manufacturing could create regenerative transport systems.
Jul 7


Kromek Group PLC - Launch of new interactive investor hub
Kromek Group plc are pleased to announce the launch of the new Kromek Investor website in partnership with InvestorHub .
Jul 6


Have your say in the future of the UK space sector
The 'Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2025' survey is now open, and this is an important opportunity for organisations across the space sector to make their voices heard.
Jul 3
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