Great Northeast Nanofab to strengthen the region’s economyTeesside 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. Teesside University is involved in creation of the Great Northeast Nanofab (GNN)The Great Northeast Nanofab (GNN) will leverage the cutting-edge expertise of the region’s universities and provide a focus for nanotechnology research in the region. The centre is being established by Newcastle University, with spokes across Durham, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside universities. Professor David Hughes, Associate Dean of Research and Innovation in Teesside University’s School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies, said: “Great Northeast Nanofab Centre represents a significant step forward for the region, in bringing together the complementary strengths of our universities to create a truly world-class capability. Professor Patrick Degenaar, Professor of Neuroprosthetics and project lead at Newcastle University, said: “Great Northeast Nanofab is the infrastructure which will allow local industry to prototype advanced products before scaling to manufacturing.