Creating the cities of tomorrow Published on: 5 October 2016 The University is working with global energy company, ENGIE, to explore joint projects that address challenges around ageing, smart data and energy. The strategic relationship will link ENGIE’s ‘’ initiative with the University’s , and will span each of the three national research centres recently announced for Science Central. The partnership will primarily concentrate on the analysis of urban data, digital services for ageing populations, intelligent networks and battery storage. The MOU was signed by the Vice-Chancellor and Isabelle Kocher, CEO, ENGIE, at a special event at The Core, on the Science Central site. Professor Chris Brink said: “This new partnership is testament to the potential of Science Central as a global centre for urban innovation. Building on the announcement of three national research centres, working with ENGIE will take us a step closer to realising our vision for Science Central as an exemplar of sustainable urban development.” Isabelle Kocher stressed the importance of the work being undertaken by Â鶹´«Ã½ in the fields of sustainable energy and urban development, as well as the relationships the company has already established with Â鶹´«Ã½ and North Tyneside Councils. She said: “The energy revolution starts in cities. The fact that ENGIE’s Urban Strategy Council is holding its 8th meeting in Â鶹´«Ã½ is symbolic of ENGIE’s strategy of integrating itself into public-private partnerships to jointly build the city of tomorrow. “This MOU is the foundation stone for future cooperation between ENGIE and Â鶹´«Ã½ and furthers ENGIE’s ambitions to become a leader in Digital Services for cities, and be able to provide integrated local services.” , Director, Â鶹´«Ã½ City Futures, added: “This partnership will provide us with a unique opportunity to not only generate further globally significant research but create new opportunities for businesses and citizens to make Â鶹´«Ã½ a test bed city for innovation. Our relationship with ENGIE enables us to develop collaborative ideas that make a real difference to how we shape our future.” Share: Latest News Volunteers help turn Whitley Bay beach into maths experiment Members of the public joined mathematicians from Â鶹´«Ã½ to create what organisers believe is the largest aperiodic tiling ever attempted on Whitley Bay beach. published on: 15 June 2026 Student leader drives misogyny law change A Â鶹´«Ã½ student leader has helped change the law after creating a petition to make misogyny a hate crime, which gathered over 114,000 signatures, prompting action in Parliament. published on: 12 June 2026 Freemen of Â鶹´«Ã½ see construction of new Castle Leazes The Freemen of Â鶹´«Ã½ and other key stakeholders have become an indelible part of new student accommodation at Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Castle Leazes. published on: 12 June 2026 Facts and figures
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