Teesside University 2015, the university acquired Teesside Central, adding 75 en-suite apartments to its accommodation portfolio. This accommodation is known as Central Halls. Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, or mima, is a contemporary art gallery in the centre of Middlesbrough. It is run in partnership with Teesside University. Teesside University has won seven National Teaching Fellowships. The Vice-Chancellor is Professor Paul Croney, who took up the position in May 2015 when Professor Graham Henderson retired. In April 2005, the University welcomed Lord Sawyer as its Chancellor, succeeding the University's first ever Chancellor, European Commissioner Leon Brittan. Teesside University's research is focused on
Teesside Park North Yorkshire. There is a new development in the central car park with two new inner buildings. Construction started in March 2012. The two new units are occupied by Greggs and Carphone Warehouse, which moved from an outer building. The two new units Officially opened in August 2012. Teesside Park is now served by Arriva services S1 and S2 which both run half hourly on Saturdays only. It is also a short walk from the Stagecoach services 36, 37, and 38 which run to Stockton, Norton and Hartlepool Marina. Teesside Park Teesside Park is a retail superstore and leisure development