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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · North East England

Wolfson Research Institute

In or near Newtown.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Wolfson Research Institute in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Thornaby · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Wolfson Research Institute, the nearest railway station is Thornaby, located 0.6 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is TS17 6BH.

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About

Wolfson Research Institute is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing is an interdisciplinary research centre within Durham University. It is based at the university's Queen's Campus in Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees. The institute's core staff comprises an Executive Director, Co-Directors, and ECR Director and an Institute Manager who handles the administration of the institute. The team are responsible for supporting both a fellowship and Early Career Researcher program that comprises Durham academics/researchers whose research focuses on interdisciplinary research in health and wellbeing as well as the application of health research on society. External Honorary Professors and Fellows are appointed on the basis of their seniority and collaboration with the institute. The institute's management board is composed of academic members of the university who represent their departments, ECR and College reps and is chaired by the Executive Director.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Initial funding for the institute (originally known as the Wolfson Research Institute for Health, Medicine and the Environment) came from the Wolfson Foundation with a £4 million grant in 1999. A further £3.5 million was provided by the European Regional Development Fund towards the overall building cost of £10 million. Construction began in 2001, with the building housing offices and wet laboratories. The institute was formally opened on 17 June 2002 by Baroness Susan Greenfield. The first director of the institute was Professor Charlie Heywood of the Department of Psychology. He was followed by Professor Ray Hudson of the Department of Geography and then Professor Tim Blackman of the…

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Coordinates
54.5636, -1.2964
Parish
Thornaby
Postcode
TS17 6BH
Parliamentary constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
Established
2001
Nearest railway station
Thornaby0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wolfson Research Institute?
Wolfson Research Institute is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS17 6BH), in the parish of Thornaby.
What is Wolfson Research Institute?
Wolfson Research Institute in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Wolfson Research Institute?
The nearest railway station is Thornaby, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS17 6BH.
When was Wolfson Research Institute built?
Built or established in 2001.
Is Wolfson Research Institute free to visit?
Yes, Wolfson Research Institute is free to enter.
How do I get to Wolfson Research Institute?
The nearest railway station is Thornaby, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS17 6BH.