Connect Tech - Durham University Business School

Logos for Durham University, Royal academy of engineering, and Connect Northumberland.

"Partnering with Durham University Business School on Connect Tech has been one of the easiest, most genuinely collaborative relationships we have. From day one, they listened, properly listened, to what we needed and what the employers we represent across Northumberland wanted from a digital leadership programme. They took our ideas and shaped them into something with real academic rigour, but never lost sight of the practical, real-world impact our businesses needed. They are proactive, responsive, and consistently on the ball which takes so much pressure off our team. Most importantly, they care about impact as much as we do, and that shared commitment is exactly why Connect Tech works."

Zoe Maylam, Executive Director, Connect Northumberland

Three photographs from Connect Tech day 1 2026

"I thrive in innovative problem solving environments and this session relit a fire that was dimmed for a period of months! Reinvigoration, reminded me of where I thrive and love meeting new people!"

"It’s a privilege to be on a course delivered by such knowledgeable and experienced professionals who genuinely want participants to develop their skills and apply learning in their workplaces."

"Gained a lot of valuable insights in the ‘right way’ to use AI tools to get the maximum results. I thought I had a decent understanding how to use the models but I’ve only been scratching the surface! I feel a lot more confident now in rolling out ‘best uses’ of this technology to my team and can’t wait to see what we can achieve!"