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The North holds the key to making industries cleaner while delivering economic growth

Professor Vikki Rand, Professor of Translational Medicine. Link to Professor Vikki Rand, Professor of Translational Medicine.

In the North, we ‘make things’ - from the industrial engine of Teesside through to Yorkshire’s farming and food heritage. It is easy to see how this region has driven the nation’s economy and powered its growth for generations.

21 Nov 2025

An image of the reception and dispensary at the proposed new optometry facility at Teesside University. Link to An image of the reception and dispensary at the proposed new optometry facility at Teesside University.

Teesside University £2.2m expansion of optometry facilities to boost student training and community eye care

Teesside University has announced a major expansion of its optometry facilities, significantly enhancing both its teaching capacity and its public-facing clinical services.

11 Nov 2025

Energy drinks research. Link to Energy drinks research.

Teesside University research reveals children have complex view of energy drinks

A new study led by Teesside University, in partnership with Fuse, The Centre for Translational Research in Public Health, has uncovered a concerning picture of how children and young people perceive and consume energy drinks, despite voluntary sales bans and growing health concerns.

4 Nov 2025

Award winning clinical midwife Afshan Ali, who lectures part-time at Teesside University. Link to Award winning clinical midwife Afshan Ali, who lectures part-time at Teesside University.

Teesside University lecturer’s national success for improving maternity care

An inspirational midwife who also teaches at Teesside University has been recognised for her commitment to improving maternity care for patients and their families.

23 Oct 2025

Nursing at Teesside University. Link to Nursing at Teesside University.

Funding secured to support ‘Bridge to Nursing’ social mobility programme in Teesside

Teesside University is supporting a pioneering initiative which will help more young people across the region access fulfilling careers in nursing.

9 Oct 2025

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