People & Place

Our research is transforming the lives of individuals and communities powering a sense of pride, place and cohesion.

Drawing on our cross-disciplinary research strengths in arts, humanities, social sciences, and business, we work alongside community partners and industry to foster democratic, creative and vibrant visions for the future.

By focusing on civic pride and utilising community-led initiatives, we address regional disparities and drive social impact for regions across the world. We align creativity with new technology, increasing community cohesion and democratic engagement and enhancing wellbeing, happiness and quality of life.

Our collaborative research creates place-based policies that reflect the relationship between people, place, politics and socio-economics.

Through our place-based research, we are connecting communities, industry and education, driving engagement with environmental sustainability and regional green energy goals.

Through our local health networks, we are reducing health inequalities and driving improved community wellbeing through the co-creation of impactful research.

Teesside Taskforce

The UK2070 Commission established a programme of locally based taskforces in support of the ambition for all cities, regions and nations to be at the heart of the UK's drive for a future greener, more inclusive economy. These collaborative partnerships enable enhanced capacity for strategic action on those matters that need a wider geographical perspective, for example, economic development and connectivity.
More about Teesside Taskforce