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From Brand to Ban: What Young People Really Think About Energy Drinks

Walk into any corner shop, and you’ll see them lined up in the fridge: brightly coloured cans promising energy, improved focus and even hydration. They’re everywhere online too, all over social media feeds... What are we talking about? Energy drinks! They have become a familiar part of the landscape in the UK, but particularly for young people who are consuming them in ever increasing numbers; the question is, why are they so popular, and what is being done about it?

4 Nov 2025

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

Teesside University launches new Graduate School to empower postgraduate researchers

Teesside University has launched a new Graduate School, a dedicated hub designed to support and enhance the experience of postgraduate research (PGR) students.

27 Oct 2025

Showcasing the future of global trade at Teesside Digital Trade Testbed

Policymakers, industry leaders, and technology innovators have been able to witness first-hand how a state-of-the-art Tees Valley facility is set to transform global trade.

17 Oct 2025

Teesside University improving regional healthcare through £15.3m research collaboration

Partners from the North East and North Cumbria have been successful in securing £15.3m of funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) for an Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) in the region.

17 Oct 2025