2026 Alumni Volunteer Award Winners Announced
Recognising exceptional graduates whose contributions strengthen Teesside University and inspire the next generation.
3 Jun 2026
Teesside University graduate launches career with global brand
Codie Linton cites her Teesside University studies as helping her to pave the way towards a successful career in digital marketing.
21 May 2026
Healthcare cousins celebrate graduation together
Cousins who studied healthcare degrees at the same time celebrated their graduation together.
21 May 2026
Career in academia beckons for Teesside University graduate Eve
Eve Fitzgerald aims to continue her academic journey at Teesside University from postgraduate study to beyond.
20 May 2026
Graduate transforms his coaching passion into successful business
A change of career and return to education for postgraduate study led Nick Parker to forge ahead with his own business focused on leadership and coaching.
20 May 2026
Immigration law specialist celebrates graduation success
Law graduate Louise Edwards, who has her own legal firm specialising in immigration law, returned to Teesside University to complete postgraduate study.
19 May 2026
Law graduate pursues passion for justice with new court role
A career in law beckons for graduate Chloe Workman, who returned to Teesside University to complete her postgraduate studies.
19 May 2026
Celebrating the finalists of the Alumni Volunteer Awards 2026
Celebrating the exceptional alumni volunteers whose time, expertise and impact help shape Teesside’s future.
15 May 2026
Teesside student heads to London for Disney+ Internship
A Teesside University business student Poppy Stanton is set to embark on an incredible opportunity in London after securing a 12 month placement with The Walt Disney Company.
27 Apr 2026
Vice-Chancellor honoured with Inspirational Leader Award
Teesside University Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Paul Croney OBE has received an Inspirational Leader Award at the Northern Echo’s BUSINESSiQ Awards.
24 Apr 2026
MIMA welcomes Turner Prize 2026 shortlisted artists to Teesside University
Teesside University’s Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA) is proud to welcome the four artists shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2026, ahead of a major exhibition that will place Middlesbrough at the centre of contemporary British art.
23 Apr 2026
Lesbian Visibility Week – pick up a book
To mark lesbian visibility week (20 -26 April), the LGBTQ+ focus group has indulged their love of books with a selection of recommendations to help people find lesbian stories across a range of genres. Reading books with characters we can identify with leaves a more powerful imprint on our minds and emotions, making the experience far more meaningful.
15 Apr 2026
Supporting your future with a free will writing service
Graduates and their partners can access expert support at no cost, with an upcoming webinar to guide you through the process.
13 Apr 2026
Teesside Women making a difference
From coaching future athletes to supporting women in engineering, our alumni are driving change and giving back to the next generation.
6 Mar 2026
Teesside alumni ‘Go all in’ for World Book Day
Marking World Book Day by encouraging readers to ‘Go all in’ as Teesside celebrates its vibrant community of alumni authors.
5 Mar 2026
Building stronger women led businesses across the UK
Santander’s established mentoring programme invites both mentees and mentors to join its 2026 cohort.
20 Feb 2026
Movie visual effects Oscar nomination for Teesside University graduate
Working on a film inspired by a real-life dramatic wildfire rescue mission has earned a best visual effects Oscar nomination for a Teesside University graduate.
18 Feb 2026
Leading the way in Professional Apprenticeships
Strong employer partnerships and sector leading training place Teesside at the forefront of UK apprenticeships
9 Feb 2026
Teesside University graduate bowled over to join Italy’s T20 cricket squad
An international cricketer who is part of the first Italian squad to qualify for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup credits his time at Teesside University in backing his sporting career.
29 Jan 2026
Steph McGovern launches new Teesside University scholarship to support women in engineering
Broadcaster, journalist and author Steph McGovern returned to her Teesside roots to officially launch a major new scholarship programme aimed at increasing the number of women entering the engineering profession.
22 Jan 2026
Teesside University appoints next Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
Teesside University has appointed Professor Mark Simpson as its next Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive. He will take up his appointment following the retirement of Professor Paul Croney OBE, at the beginning of September 2026.
16 Jan 2026
Teesside University wins prestigious University of the Year award
Teesside University has been named University of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards, in recognition of its achievements and transformative impact across the UK’s higher education landscape.
14 Nov 2025
Teesside University professor named among UK’s top tech women
A senior leader at Teesside University has been named as one of the 50 top women driving forward the UK computing industry.
13 Nov 2025
Teesside University backs indie games studio Dink with investment to launch new title
Teesside University’s commercial arm, TU Enterprise and Innovation Ltd, has announced a strategic investment in Dink, an award-winning indie games studio born in Middlesbrough and supported by the University’s own incubator programme.
13 Nov 2025
Innovative students complete hackathon challenge honouring graduate
Teesside University students showcased their creativity, technical skills and social impact at a memorial hackathon held in collaboration with leading technology consultancy Waterstons.
11 Nov 2025
My favourite trans books
Miles Nelson, a Teesside graduate in games design and founder of BookWyrm's shares some of his favourite trans books (and they're all available through their website!).
11 Nov 2025
Never wait for the perfect plan: Sophia’s Petite Agency journey
Sophia Gowland, founder of Petite Agency, is a proud Teesside alumna with a degree in business management. Drawn to Teesside for its close-knit community and forward-thinking ethos, Sophia found the environment both supportive and inspiring.
10 Nov 2025
Making their experience count: how Teesside graduates turned student challenges into solutions
Nathan Marr and Joe Hilton had very different experiences during their studies but collaborated to establish Student Semester Planner; and a sister company called Growth Planner Co - with international success.
10 Nov 2025
Many Cats: a global accessibility powerhouse for the games industry
Teesside graduate Chris Goodyear is the founder of Many Cats - a disabled-led accessibility firm reshaping representation in gaming.
10 Nov 2025
From art college to award-winning studio
Zara K Designs is a multi-award-winning product design studio, and the first female-owned business of its kind on Teesside. The company specialises in addressing design challenges that are often neglected or considered unconventional.
10 Nov 2025