Improving digital literacy across our smart city of Sunderland
It is no surprise that technology has become incredibly important to the way we work and live. According to Ofcom’s 2019 report, adults spend on average at least […]
Patrick Melia appointed to UK5G advisory board
Patrick Melia, Chief Executive at Sunderland City Council, joins a national network of experts as he is appointed to the UK5G Advisory Board. Sunderland’s forward-thinking reputation and the […]
An enhanced digital infrastructure to enable EdTech advancements
Education has become far more integrated with technology over recent years and as we navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, our reliance on technology for education has been hugely accelerated. […]
Supporting SMEs to leverage digital technologies
Focus on COVID-19 recovery: Supporting SMEs to leverage digital technologies Supporting small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) to invest in digital technologies and advance their digital skills is […]
How Sunderland is Transforming Communities for the Digital Age
Sunderland City Council has partnered with the Centre for Digital Citizens, which aims to explore how citizens and communities can become part of designing innovative technologies that work […]
How we became the UK’s smartest city
Sitting alongside other best practice examples, the Local Government Chronicle’s (LGC) latest article explores a series of collaborative partnerships at the heart of the rollout of 5G across […]
Intelligence driven decision making
Liz St. Louis, assistant director for Smart Cities at Sunderland City Council, delivered an inspiring webinar alongside key partners as part of Digital Leaders’ Insight Live: Public Sector […]
£3m training boost for college
WORLD-CLASS facilities that will deliver ‘unparalleled learning opportunities’ for North East students are set to move forward, after a successful £3m bid to Government. Sunderland College will be […]
Bigger, better, faster, stronger: The importance of connectivity
The surge of individuals working, learning and socialising online is at an absolute peak as we navigate the current Covid-19 pandemic. Now, more than ever, it is increasingly […]