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Stories
Welcome to the 'Stories' section of Newcastle Helix, where innovation meets community. Here, we celebrate the transformative projects and inspiring initiatives that define our vibrant ecosystem.
Discover narratives of collaboration and success, showcasing how diverse talents unite to drive groundbreaking advancements. Each story reflects the spirit of Newcastle Helix—a hub of creativity and progress. We invite you to explore these tales of innovation, be inspired by the remarkable achievements, and see how our community is shaping a brighter future. Dive in and witness the power of collaboration at Newcastle Helix.
Newcastle Helix is all about The Future.
So what does it hold when it comes to Finance, Data & AI and Innovation through Collaboration?
Join us for THE FUTURE SERIES. Business-themed documentaries featuring experts from the Helix site and beyond, who will act as your trusted guide.
Explore these topics with successful entrepreneurs and leading academics, passing on their knowledge and research, backed up with real-life business experiences.
In Finance, these are the lessons learned from crowdfunding an idea to scale-up investment rounds.
With Collaboration, discover how developing the right work culture pays off as “teamwork on steroids”.
Watch our story-led explainers to help you navigate the data-driven future with the latest AI insights.
Dive into The Future Series to help you grasp the forces reshaping the business landscape.

One boss. One employee. Hear from Both Sides of the Desk.
This video podcast series explores Work Culture.
Be a fly on the office wall while two people from very different levels of the same business have an honest- sometimes awkward- conversation about creating happy, productive and sustainable workplaces.
Hear about retaining ambitious talent in the competitive tech sector; ensuring social mobility in a transatlantic law firm; the challenges of embedding a charity in a private company’s office; and the future of our ageing workforce caring for both children and parents.
Filmed at Newcastle Helix with host Charlie Charlton caught between Both Sides of The Desk.
Available November 2024.

"The best schoolday ever!”
BUILDING BLOCKS Insights is a unique initiative where Newcastle Helix welcomes 240 local Primary School children to the site.
Held over two days, the Year 5 students delve into interactive STEM workshops. Led by North East experts, the sessions feature AI, robotics, data science, LEGO, geo-spatial mapping, maths games and programming LED light displays.
Uniquely, BUILDING BLOCKS Insights takes place on typical working days in The Catalyst building, so the 9 and 10 year-olds get a rare but invaluable chance to experience a real-life workplace. In turn, it gives the businesses at Helix a chance to meet their potential future workforce.
The groundbreaking initiative is a collaboration between the Helix community (organisations such as the National Innovation Centre for Data, RTC North, Altitude Foundation and CGI), alongside the North East Combined Authority, and external partners (like Newcastle United Foundation and Mi-box Live).
All of these organisations are dedicated to delivering social impact. BUILDING BLOCKS is about opportunities for all. It's aimed at inspiring young people about what's possible in the world of STEM, and on their own doorstep.

Experience the vibrant pulse of innovation with "Newcastle Helix Presents" events and content, a captivating series that showcases a diverse array of themes and activities.
From tech expos and sustainability workshops to cultural festivals and networking sessions. Designed to engage entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, families, and curious minds alike, each event fostered collaboration and creativity. Attendees explored ground-breaking ideas and connected with industry leaders, making every moment memorable. Join us in celebrating the spirit of discovery and community at Newcastle Helix, where inspiration meets action. Discover more about these transformative experiences.

Culture Shock
BrainFood: Shared Planet
BrainFood: The Doggy Debate
BrainFood: The Parent Trap
Experience the vibrant pulse of innovation with "Newcastle Helix Presents" events and content, a captivating series that showcases a diverse array of themes and activities.
From tech expos and sustainability workshops to cultural festivals and networking sessions. Designed to engage entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, families, and curious minds alike, each event fostered collaboration and creativity. Attendees explored ground-breaking ideas and connected with industry leaders, making every moment memorable. Join us in celebrating the spirit of discovery and community at Newcastle Helix, where inspiration meets action. Discover more about these transformative experiences.
