Creative Fuse North East – unlocking the true potential of the creative, digital and tech sectors to drive innovation & growth of the region’s economy.
Delivered through a truly unique partnership between the North East’s five universities – Newcastle, Durham, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside. Academics will work alongside industry, cultural organisations, charities and the public sector, to explore how creative, digital and IT firms can have a sustainable future in the region adding value to the region’s broader employment base.
Innovation support for North East businesses
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The New Project Report on the CDIT sector in the North East
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The most comprehensive survey of its kind in the North East
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'This partnership of five universities has the potential to make a real and long lasting impact on these businesses, the wider region and provide a real boost to its economy.”
Working with the region's Smart Specialisation Sectors
"...CAKE had amongst the greatest long term impact; some amazing collaborations emerged over Victoria sponge"
Struggling to find a suitable role in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, University of Sunderland Journalism graduate Gemma Hirst managed to land a three-month internship with Print Cakes, supporting the business with her skills in digital marketing.
The internship was organised through the Creative Fuse North East team at University of Sunderland.
