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Saab chooses C4DI as base for software development team

Defence and security company Saab has taken an office within Hull’s Centre for Digital Innovation (C4DI) in the latest evidence of the city’s growing reputation as a tech hotspot. The company has chosen C4DI as the UK base for a new software development team customising SAFE, a cutting-edge system for emergency services organisations. Simon Read, … Read more

Engineering awards recognise creation of Hull’s stunning Stage @TheDock amphitheatre

The creation of Hull’s stunning Stage @TheDock amphitheatre has been recognised as one of the region’s most outstanding civil engineering projects. The venue, developed within the historic Central Dry Dock, received a certificate of commendation, having been shortlisted in the prestigious Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Yorkshire and Humber Awards 2017. The awards are for … Read more

A natural habitat for wildlife and culture!

A haven for wildlife has been created within Hull’s new open-air amphitheatre through a partnership between regeneration company Wykeland Group and the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Hull-based Wykeland is investing £700,000 to create the 350-seat performance venue, named Stage @The Dock, in Hull’s Fruit Market cultural quarter. Nearing completion, Stage @The Dock is a purpose-built venue … Read more

Wykeland Group, Freedom Festival Arts Trust and Hull 2017 join forces to announce stunning new Hull open-air venue

Regeneration company Wykeland Group, the organisers of Freedom Festival and Hull 2017 today (February 11) announced the creation of a stunning new venue ahead of the city’s year as UK City of Culture. Plans for the new facility were revealed to representatives of the region’s cultural and artistic organisations and business community as Wykeland was … Read more

Flourishing Tech Economy Fuels Interest At C4DI

The growth of Hull’s digital and tech economy is fuelling interest in the city’s most eagerly anticipated office development. Three of the city’s most exciting tech businesses – Woof, Consult Dan and Forward Thinker Developments – have signed up to lease office space at C4DI (the Centre for Digital Innovation). The three companies are currently … Read more