Being asked to identify a crime suspect in a police lineup must be a daunting task for anyone – so imagine how difficult it must be for a child. In this guest blog, Teesside University PhD student Georgia Wright shares insight into a research project she is leading which could revolutionise police guidelines when child … Continue reading “Research into police guidelines for child witnesses”
Author: Michelle
Michelle is a former regional newspaper journalist now working as a Communications Co-ordinator at Teesside University. She’s happiest when listening to music and has a soft spot for indie-rock, house and 90s rave.
Tackling health inequality together: Co-production in healthcare at Camphill Village Trust
Across the UK, adults with learning disabilities face significant health inequalities. According to the latest LeDeR report, the average life expectancy for this group is 19.5 years lower than the general population. Many of these deaths are avoidable, often linked to poor access to healthcare, lack of tailored support, and systemic barriers. In this blog, … Continue reading “Tackling health inequality together: Co-production in healthcare at Camphill Village Trust”
Flippin’ pain through digital storytelling
Persistent pain is a reality for millions of people, shaping everyday lives in ways often unseen. It impacts between 30% to 50% of people across the UK and is the biggest cause of disability, yet public misconceptions about persistent pain are common and can be a significant barrier to good management. Teesside University academics are … Continue reading “Flippin’ pain through digital storytelling”
Seeing cancer more clearly
Teesside University researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance cancer diagnostics, training deep learning models to improve accuracy and revolutionise treatment. Their work aligns with a global shift towards AI-powered healthcare solutions, where enhanced diagnostics and treatment precision are improving patient outcomes and optimising healthcare efficiency. In this guest blog, Professor Annalisa Occhipinti, explains … Continue reading “Seeing cancer more clearly”
Tracing the region’s rich coalmining history
Our region was once at the heart of the North East coalmining industry, playing a huge role in powering the industrial revolution. March 2025 also marks 40 years since the end of the mid-1980s miners’ strike. Media lecturer and filmmaker Dr Ben Lamb and Graham Relton, of Yorkshire and North East Film Archive, share in … Continue reading “Tracing the region’s rich coalmining history”
Networking women’s literary agency in South Asia
Dr Madeline Clements recently returned from trips to India and Pakistan where she co-convened workshops exploring the power of women’s writing to assert individual autonomy and inspire social and cultural change, and investigate challenges faced by women working to conserve landmark literary and art publications and ensure they remain accessible in future. The aim of … Continue reading “Networking women’s literary agency in South Asia”
Remembering the Fylingdales golf balls
Nestled on the North Yorkshire moors, the Fylingdales golf balls were an iconic sight until the mid-90s. These large, white radar domes dominated the landscape from 1963 to 1994, when they were demolished. This once well-known sight which many will remember, is among landmarks across our region being celebrated at events organised by Teesside University … Continue reading “Remembering the Fylingdales golf balls”
Celebrating our women in engineering
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), which is marked on June 23, celebrates the contribution to engineering from amazing women across the world. At Teesside University, we’re proud of the many incredible women who have chosen a career in engineering. We spoke a few of those who have forged successful engineering careers to share their … Continue reading “Celebrating our women in engineering”
Shining a spotlight on the dawn of dark tourism
For the majority of us, booking a holiday means a search for sunshine destinations, lively resorts, or secluded beaches for a bit of rest and relaxation. But there’s also a trend among some travellers to seek out places historically linked with death and tragedy, as the phenomenon of dark tourism grows in popularity. Locations linked … Continue reading “Shining a spotlight on the dawn of dark tourism”
Desiré puts wildlife conservation in the spotlight
In her native South Africa, forensic scientist Dr Desiré Dalton experienced wildlife in ways which most of us can only dream about. Her work has varied from being in close proximity to big cats such as lions and cheetahs, to identifying new species of bats. She has gone to work with international agencies involved in … Continue reading “Desiré puts wildlife conservation in the spotlight”