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Building the future of mental health research in the Tees Valley

Academics at Teesside University have identified key research priorities for mental health in the Tees Valley . Link to Academics at Teesside University have identified key research priorities for mental health in the Tees Valley .

Mental health affects all of us, whether directly or through our families, friends, colleagues or communities. Across the Tees Valley, many people face significant barriers to accessing support, alongside wider health inequalities that can have a major impact on wellbeing. We know that challenges such as long healthcare waiting times, social isolation, workforce pressures, and the need for better joined-up physical and mental healthcare continue to affect people across our region.

15 Oct 2026

A new programme aims to strengthen clinical academic careers and research leadership. Link to A new programme aims to strengthen clinical academic careers and research leadership.

Support to help clinicians develop research careers and translate innovations into patient care

A major new Medical Research Council (MRC) programme involving Teesside University aims to strengthen clinical academic careers and research leadership across the North of England.

7 Sep 2026

Dr Ojodomo Achadu, who is leading the project . Link to Dr Ojodomo Achadu, who is leading the project .

Funding boost for research project into Lyme disease diagnosis

Researchers at Teesside University have secured funding to develop an optical diagnostic test which could transform the early detection and monitoring of Lyme disease.

7 Sep 2026

Teesside University is involved in creation of the Great Northeast Nanofab (GNN). Link to Teesside University is involved in creation of the Great Northeast Nanofab (GNN).

Great Northeast Nanofab to strengthen the region’s economy

Teesside University is helping to shape a major new facility to support advanced microfabrication activities across the North East England’s universities and high-tech industries.

29 Jul 2026

Professor Nashwan Dawood and Dr Clair Cooper with the paper. Link to Professor Nashwan Dawood and Dr Clair Cooper with the paper.

Teesside University research calls for clearer policy to secure fair hydrogen transition

Experts at Teesside University are urging government and industry to provide clearer direction and stronger regional focus to ensure the UK’s hydrogen economy delivers long-term benefits for communities and businesses.

15 Jul 2026