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University
of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland is a dynamic, modern university
with a growing reputation for teaching quality and leading
edge research. It has some of the UK's best higher education
facilities and resources.
Recognised by The Guardian as England's best new university
in 2001, and rated best new university in the UK for the overall
quality, range and quantity of its research, Sunderland has
a key role to play in supporting the North East economy. |
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The
North East Business & Innovation Centre (BIC)
The North East Business & Innovation Centre (BIC) represents
a unique opportunity for innovative companies to develop and
grow to their full potential. |
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City
of Sunderland
City of Sunderland represents the local Sunderland community
and businesses. As the site for one of the fastest growing automotive
industries and largest city between Edinburgh and Leeds, Sunderland
is fast becoming a vibrant venue for business. |
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One
NorthEast
One NorthEast is the Regional Development Agency (RDA) covering
the North East region of England, comprising Northumberland,
Tyne & Wear, County Durham and Tees Valley. Together with
regional Partners, the Agency has created a ten year Regional
Economic Strategy, which has led to a diverse range of programmes
and initiatives throughout all parts of the region. |
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The
European Regional Development Fund
The European Regional Development Fund was set up in 1975 to
stimulate economic development in the least prosperous regions
of the European Union (EU). As EU membership has grown, the
ERDF has developed into a major instrument for helping to redress
regional imbalances. The Department for Transport, Local Government
and the Regions manages the ERDF in England |
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The
Partnership
The Partnership has come together to champion the economic development
and regeneration of Tyne and Wear. They influence, co-ordinate
and, where possible, integrate and direct, economic development
and regeneration activities. |
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Sunderland
Arc
Sunderland Arc was established in May 2002 to fulfil the aspirations
of the Government`s Urban Task Force and subsequent acts of
Parliament to promote an urban renaissance.
Sunderland arc is a public-interest, private company which reinvests
any profit back into the regeneration of Wearside for the benefit
of the city |
