Find out what is currently happening in the region. Events are held regularly across the region and there is always something useful and informative for you to attend.

If you would like to inform us of a forthcoming event, please contact
Chris Harper at the Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning, Durham University and it can be added to this page.

Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning, Durham University
Invitation to a unique opportunity: An audience with Rajeeb Day
1st October, 5.30 - 7.00 p.m.
Van Mildert Conference Centre, Durham University
Click here for further information and contact details
or telephone Chris Harper on 0191 334 5143.

Newcastle Law Fair
17th November 2008 1.00 - 3.30 p.m.
Bamburgh Suite, Level 4, St James' Park

Organised by Newcastle University Careers Service and Law School, the Newcastle Law Fair attracts over 60 law firms, course providers and professional bodies from across the country. Opportunities include vacation placements and training contract vacancies. The event is open to both law and non-law students from all universities.

For more information contact : Angela Turnbull, Events Co-ordinator
0191 222 7748
Email Website

Biotechnology YES (Young Entrepreneurs Scheme)

There will be a regional heat of the Biotechnology YES (Young Entrepreneurs Scheme) in North East. This is a fantastic opportunity for researchers in Biosciences to gain experience in all aspects of technology transfer and the commercialisation of bioscience ideas. The competition takes place over three days and includes all meals and accommodation all free of charge and there is a £1000 prize for the competition winners. The North East heat will take place from 29th October to 1st November 2008 in Newcastle. Further information is available from their website

Newcastle Enterprise Package Event, Monday, 14 July 2008, 12.30pm – 3pm, at the Pandon Room, Newcastle Civic Centre

Newcastle City Council intend to apply for funding, through Priority 2,  to support a package of activities aimed at improving entrepreneurship levels in disadvantaged areas of Newcastle.   The package will be co-financed with Working Neighbourhoods Fund (WNF) resource. It is intended the package will consist of four themes:

• Entrepreneurial Young People
• Animation and Pre-Start Support
• Start-Up Support and
• Growing Businesses

If you would like to book a place at the event, please contact Barry Richardson, Economic Development Group Manager on 0191 211 5668 or email

CREATIVE GLEAM are offering aspiring creative graduates across the North East a new oportunity to launch and develop their own creative business and to learn how to sustain its success. GLEAM is dedicated to helping fledgling owner/managers build the networks and knowledge they need to survive and thrive. It offers an opportunity to underpin creative talent with guidance in developing entrepreneurial skills and managerial competencies and a chance to interact with and learn the language of business from mentors who have themselves turned their creative skills into successful enterprises. The new programme is due to start in January 2009 and interviews will be held between September - November. For further information and contact details please see website.