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Why Community Food Organisations deserve a place in the Child of the North APPG report

Community Food Organisations can play a major role in combatting food poverty. Link to Community Food Organisations can play a major role in combatting food poverty.

Across the North of England, families are facing a dual crisis: rising food insecurity and growing food waste. In response, Community Food Organisations (CFOs) - like social supermarkets and pantries - are stepping up in powerful, community led ways. These aren’t just places to get food. They’re places of dignity, connection, and hope.

8 Jul 2025

Roseberry Topping. Link to Roseberry Topping.

Teesside University to create ‘green corridor’ in the North East

Teesside, Durham and Newcastle Universities, the National Trust, local authorities and community organisations are working together to create three green corridors in the region.

17 Jun 2025

Professor Kieran Fenby-Hulse. Link to Professor Kieran Fenby-Hulse.

£5.9 million multi-university project will drive better use of academic evidence in public policymaking

Teesside University is working alongside nine university partners on a £5.9 million collaborative initiative helping academic expertise inform public policy.

10 Jun 2025

Pictured, from left to right, are Michael Taylor (Retail and Purchasing Coordinator, Teesside University), David Wood (Chief Operating Officer, Myco), Luke Atkinson (Deputy Head of Catering, Teesside University) and John Shepherd (Co-founder and chairman, Myco). Link to Pictured, from left to right, are Michael Taylor (Retail and Purchasing Coordinator, Teesside University), David Wood (Chief Operating Officer, Myco), Luke Atkinson (Deputy Head of Catering, Teesside University) and John Shepherd (Co-founder and chairman, Myco).

Research collaboration leads to food supply partnership

A plant-based manufacturer’s new range, which has been supported by innovative research at Teesside University, will be supplied to over 20,000 students after the company secured a deal with the university.

2 Jun 2025

Teesside University campus. Link to Teesside University campus.

Landmark South Africa–UK doctoral partnership launched by Teesside University and UK2070 Teesside Taskforce

Teesside University has partnered with the UK2070 Teesside Taskforce to award a fully funded doctoral studentship to a scholar from the University of Pretoria in South Africa.