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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.
NETPark-based company secures major European defence technology contract
Filtronic, based at NETPark in Sedgefield, has been selected by a leading European defence prime contractor to deliver the initial phase of a new advanced technology programme.
3 days ago
Durham spin-out company wins major life sciences award
Nevrargenics, a Durham University spin-out company, has received the Bionow Project of the Year Award at the 2025 Bionow Annual Awards.
4 days ago
Filtronic boosts order book with £6 million deal
The NETPark-based technology firm supporting headline space projects has secured a fresh £6 million contract.
5 days ago
Durham University secures best-ever 22 subjects in world top 100 in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
Durham University has achieved a best-ever 22 subjects in the world top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Apr 1
County Durham names new High Sheriff from NETPark
The County Palatine of Durham has appointed Dr Arnab Basu MBE as High Sheriff for the 2026/27 civic year.
Mar 31
Filtronic Wins Product Innovation of the Year at Made in the North East Awards
Filtronic has been awarded Product Innovation of the Year at the Made in the North East Awards.
Mar 30
Agenda Revealed for North East Space Conference 2026
The full agenda for the North East Space Conference 2026 has now been released.
Mar 30
NEPIC’s 20th Industry Awards spotlight talent across the process sector
NEPIC’s 20th Industry Awards spotlight talent across the process sector
Mar 27
From University Research to Real-World Impact at NETPark
The Russell Group of universities, of which Durham is a member, has announced an ambitious new commitment to help build healthier communities.
Mar 27
That’s one small step for an SME, but one giant leap for the NE Space Sector!
Over the past few months, I’ve been meeting many of the Engineering & Manufacturing Network members had many of the conversations across the region have had a common theme.
Mar 26
Proposed satellite test facility highlights NETPark’s growing role in the UK space sector
NETPark is proud to be highlighted in recent articles and briefing by Lockheed Martin which discusses the company’s continued investment in the UK space industry and its plans for a proposed Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) facility at NETPark in County Durham.
Mar 25
Northern Life Science Gathering: Key themes & insights
Senior leaders from across the UK life sciences ecosystem came together for the Northern Life Science Gathering, delivered in partnership with NETPark-based HFR Chemistry.
Mar 24
UK consortium to help accelerate adoption of low carbon medicines manufacturing
A new UK-based consortium, led by Exactmer, with strategic support from GSK, has been awarded over £7 million in funding from Innovate UK in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), to advance the production of high purity bio-based solvents for medicines manufacturing.
Mar 23
Durham researchers play key role in breast cancer study with AI-VISION
Durham researchers play key role in breast cancer study with AI-VISION
Mar 20
Can biology destroy PFAS?
Can biology help tackle PFAS? Advances in enzymes, microbes and synthetic biology are opening new possibilities for removing these “forever chemicals”.
Mar 19
£30 Million Innovation Fund Open for Applications
Organisations across the North East are being invited to help shape a major new programme aimed at driving innovation-led growth in the region.
Mar 18
Filtronic featured in UK Government case study
With DTEP funding, Filtronic has developed cutting-edge plastic packaging technology for high-power semiconductors, strengthening the UK's independence in critical defence technology.
Mar 17
County Durham based businesses amongst over 300 supported to innovate by Arrow Programme
A regional innovation programme is helping County Durham and North East based organisations turn ideas into commercial opportunities by connecting them with university expertise and specialist facilities.
Mar 16
Business Secretary highlights ‘next generation manufacturing’ at national conference
UK manufacturers must embrace next generation technologies and skills to remain competitive globally, Business Secretary Peter Kyle said in a speech at the Make UK National Manufacturing Conference.
Mar 5
REPROCELL Expands Product Portfolio
REPROCELL today announced the expansion of its product catalogue with the addition of the BioThrust™ ComfyCell Incu bioreactor platform, further strengthening the company’s offering for advanced human cell culture and stem cell research.
Mar 3
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