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Collaboration: Friend or Foe?!

This workshop will be given by practitioners who are dealing with collaboration issues raised on a routine basis in their daily working life

A1 Open Summer Art Exhibition

£7,000 of prizes have been won by north-eastern artists in new summer art exhibition held in Richmond

Office Space available in York RENT FREE!

Small office space available rent free in Central York, in return for answering a few phone calls per week.

Virtual World Step Nearer Reality

Scientists in Yorkshire are working on a project that will aid the human race should mankind lose the ability to travel

UK to Get Superfast Broadband by 2012

UK telecoms provider BT is to invest £1.5 billion ($3 billion) to roll out superfast broadband to up to 10 million UK homes by 2012

Super-sensitive Controller Opens Wii to Music

Japanese gaming firm Nintendo, maker of the popular Wii gaming console, has unveiled a new motion sensor for its Wii controller and a number of new games to show off the capabilities of the device

London 2012: Olympic Park Bridges and Underpasses - Commissioning NOW!

The ODA is delighted to announce an opportunity for artists to commemorate and celebrate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

3-Month Free UK Trial of Lower-Value Tender Opportunities

The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) has announced a three month free UK trial of lower-value tender opportunities.

Aesthetica Summer Subscription Offer

This summer receive 50% off an annual subscription to Aesthetica Magazine. Get on board for the year for only £16.50!

Computer Glitches Delay Sales of New iPhone

Excitement over the launch of the iPhone 3G turned to chaos today as computer problems meant customers could not buy the new gadget.

Science Space is Snapped Up

ALL but one suite of a 12,000 sq ft building which recently became available on the York Science Park has now been occupied

A North Yorkshire Business Park is Offering the First TWO Months of any Lease Rent Free

Sycamore Business Park, situated in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, is offering the first two months of any lease (minimum 12 months) Rent Free

Security Flaw Prompts the "Largest Security Update" in Web History

A major flaw in the way the internet works could lead to millions of people being targeted by criminals and has prompted the "largest security update" in web history, according to a leading security researcher

Yorkshire Lung Cancer Research Boosted by Funding

A £570,000 investment has been made in a University of York spin-out company to help develop its research to detect lung cancer and provide a targeted route for treatment for thousands of sufferers

Letter from Helen Perkins, former Creative York Coordinator

Helen, former Creative York Sector Specialist, writes to network members

Creative York Revealed Event a Great Success!

Highlights and Feedback from the latest 'Creative York Revealed' showcasing event, which took place on 27 June 2008

Cash Boost for Graffiti Website

A WEBSITE that would document the work of graffiti vandals in York in a bid to help police catch them is a step closer to being introduced

New Computer Game is Acknowledged as Potential Life-Saver

A publisher of educational computer games in York is pioneering a lifesaving attempt nationally to stop children from getting involved in gangs, knifings and gun crime

Research Grants Aim to Boost Business Innovation

Innovative businesses are set to receive a boost of more than £43m from regional development agency Yorkshire Forward

Medipex Accelerating Innovation with Winning Bid

The NHS Innovation Hub for Yorkshire and Humber – Medipex – has been awarded over half a million pounds worth of funding from the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS)

Vice Chancellor, York St John University, Awarded CBE

Professor Dianne Willcocks, Vice Chancellor of York St John University, and recent appointee to Science City York's Advisory Board as Sector Chair for the Creative York network, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list, published Saturday 14 June 2008

University of Hull Starts Data Archiving as Part of Long Term Data Management Strategy

The University of Hull has chosen a data archiving solution from BridgeHead Software to help manage a rapid growth in stored data

Café Scientifique .... Revived

Café Scientifique is back! Save the date, Wednesday 6 August 2008

Welcome to the New Creative Sector Specialist for Science City York

Heather Niven is the new Creative Sector Specialist for Science City York. Heather will be responsible for providing development guidance and support to creative companies and individuals in N Yorks

New Advisory Board at Science City York

Influential figures from the region’s private and public sector have formed a new advisory board for Science City York, building upon the business initiative’s top level management team revealed late last year

New Website a Tonic for Thackray Medical Museum

Web design company 9xb.com has created a new website for the Thackray Medical Museum,Leeds

CPP Goes For Growth After Securing £130m Finance Package

YORK-based CPP Group has revealed it has secured £130m financing to boost its expansion across Europe, Asia and North America

Identity Fraud Hits Net Telephony

A new type of identity fraud, which sees hackers tapping into voice-over IP telephony accounts, has been highlighted by a VoIP equipment maker

Cancer Diagnosis Becomes Clear at NHS Innovation Competition

Staff from across Yorkshire and Humber’s National Health Service were awarded prize money totalling £8000 for showing the clinical world new ways of providing better healthcare for patients, at the Medipex NHS Innovation competitions 2008 awards ceremony, held on 14 May at the Royal Armouries, Leeds

Tender Tracker

A selection of current IT & Digital related tenders. Please use the contact details specified within each Notice. Science City York does not accept any responsibility for the content of these items.

Grow Your Life Science Business Further, Faster

UK Trade and Investment have issued a new trade services brochure to help UK-based companies looking to internationalise

ICCOM UK Work with The Dean and Chapter of York

ICCOM UK are proud to announce that they were delighted to be chosen for the roll of consultants to The Dean and Chapter of York and York Minster as part of a £38 million project of renovation and refurbishment

Purenet Solutions Scoop a Win at the Yorkshire Digital Awards 2008

PureNet walked away with an award at the prestigious Yorkshire Digital Awards held at the Royal Armouries Museum on the 8th May 2008

Software Company's Delight at National Award Nominations

WELCOM Software is celebrating nominations for both The City & Guilds Employer of the Year Award and The Small to Medium Business of the Year Award at the National Business Awards – North East Regional Programme 2008

Agency's Joy at Winning 'Online Oscars'

DIGITAL marketing specialist Magnitude has been acknowledged as one of the best in the world at this year's Webby Awards, scooping two top accolades

ELC Welcomes Positive Report for UK Technology Sector

The Electronics Leadership Council welcomes a very positive report on venture capital funding in the technology sector

Downs bids for Middle East Success

The Sheffield based premier surgical instrument manufacturer – Downs Surgical – is expected to be awarded a share of the Saudi Arabia and Libya Ministry of Health tenders

Small Businesses to Get Free Access to Public Sector Contracts

A free trial has begun to provide small and medium sized businesses with access to thousands of public sector contract opportunities

Science City York Locates to New Premises

Science City York is pleased to announce its move to new premises on York Science Park

Digital Audio - To Go

A Yorkshire business is claiming a UK first with the launch of its innovative lifestyle product