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Discovering Places events in the North East
Find out about Cultural Olympiad events taking place near you as part of the 'Discovering Places' campaign that will launch this coming weekend.
Built environment education a priority
CABE has awarded £900,000 to support and strengthen the work of 21 architecture and built environment centres in the 2010/11 financial year.
Joe McElderry brings the X Factor to The Sage Gateshead
Joe McElderry, the 2009 X Factor winner, held his pre-final homecoming gig in the spectacular Sage Gateshead - would you believe it was built on industrial wasteland?
Architecture in focus: The Sage Gateshead
The Sage Gateshead is one of the most important performing arts buildings in northern England, combining high-tech materials with a distinct shell-like exterior to produce a modern icon.
Case study: Dr Thomlinson Middle School
Through constructing their own straw bale building on the school grounds student's learnt about alternative and sustainable building techniques.
Structure in focus: Angel of the North
Britain's largest sculpture has been credited with regenerating the local area and making public art popular with people of all ages.
Physics: bridge the gap
By bringing the principle of force to life through captivating examples, previously unengaged students can become inspired.
Mathematics in a cathedral
A visit to a local cathedral convinces primary students that maths is everywhere - thanks to bus timetables, stained glass windows and gravestones.
Learning maths outside the classroom
Providing opportunities for young people to apply mathematic skills to life outside the classroom improves understanding, motivation and achievement.
Defying the laws of graffiti
Tyne and Wear students transformed their school from a drab building site to an eagerly anticipated BSF project - all thanks to the power of a spray can.
