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Innovative students complete hackathon challenge honouring graduate . Link to Innovative students complete hackathon challenge honouring graduate .

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. Link to My favourite trans books.

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 . Link to Never wait for the perfect plan: Sophia’s Petite Agency journey .

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. Link to Making their experience count: how Teesside graduates turned student challenges into solutions.

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 Panner Co - with international success.

10 Nov 2025

Many Cats: a global accessibility powerhouse for the games industry. Link to Many Cats: a global accessibility powerhouse for the games industry.

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. Link to From art college to award-winning studio.

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

Trans Day of Remembrance. Link to Trans Day of Remembrance.

Trans Day of Remembrance

We are proud to mark Trans Day of Remembrance with a reading of those who sadly lost their lives due to hate crime, and a talk by Dr Kenneth Moore which brings queer representation of Roman myths and legends to life,

10 Nov 2025

From graduates to guest speakers: Alumni return for Animex festival. Link to From graduates to guest speakers: Alumni return for Animex festival.

From graduates to guest speakers: Alumni return for Animex festival

From speakers to designers, Teesside alumni play a leading role in this year’s celebration of animation, games, and VFX at Animex Festival.

5 Nov 2025

Teesside University lecturer’s national success for improving maternity care. Link to Teesside University lecturer’s national success for improving maternity care.

Teesside University lecturer’s national success for improving maternity care

An inspirational midwife who also teaches at Teesside University has been recognised for her commitment to improving maternity care for patients and their families.

23 Oct 2025

In Conversation with Steph McGovern and Adele Parks. Link to In Conversation with Steph McGovern and Adele Parks.

In Conversation with Steph McGovern and Adele Parks

Two of the region’s most celebrated voices will take centre stage for Teesside University’s latest In Conversation event.

20 Oct 2025

Celebrating Teesside’s changemakers, nominate an Alumni Volunteer today. Link to Celebrating Teesside’s changemakers, nominate an Alumni Volunteer today.

Celebrating Teesside’s changemakers, nominate an Alumni Volunteer today

From rising stars to long-serving champions, help us celebrate Teesside’s most dedicated Alumni Volunteers

20 Oct 2025

Boro fan Danny lands dream job at the club . Link to Boro fan Danny lands dream job at the club .

Boro fan Danny lands dream job at the club

Sport Journalism graduate Danny Nicholson has been appointed as Media and Marketing Officer for Middlesbrough Football Club fresh from his studies at Teesside University.

17 Sep 2025

Teesside Graduate embarks on epic global challenge for UNICEF. Link to Teesside Graduate embarks on epic global challenge for UNICEF.

Teesside Graduate embarks on epic global challenge for UNICEF

From Teesside to the high seas, Emma Nelson sets sail on a 40,000-mile global voyage to champion resilience and raise funds for UNICEF’s work with children worldwide

15 Sep 2025

Celebrating the power of gifts in wills this Remember a Charity Week. Link to Celebrating the power of gifts in wills this Remember a Charity Week.

Celebrating the power of gifts in wills this Remember a Charity Week

Leaving a legacy that lasts: how gifts in wills help Teesside students thrive, fuel ground-breaking research, and boost the region’s future. All thanks to the generosity of those who choose to leave a lasting impact through their will.

10 Sep 2025

Teesside University Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Croney OBE announces retirement. Link to Teesside University Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Croney OBE announces retirement.

Teesside University Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Croney OBE announces retirement

Teesside University has today announced that Professor Paul Croney OBE will retire from his role as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive at the end of August 2026, following more than ten years of transformative leadership.

8 Sep 2025

New chapter for Teesside entrepreneurs as Alumni Business Directory relaunches. Link to New chapter for Teesside entrepreneurs as Alumni Business Directory relaunches.

New chapter for Teesside entrepreneurs as Alumni Business Directory relaunches

Teesside University celebrates its thriving entrepreneurial community with the relaunch of the Alumni Business Directory - a revitalised platform designed to spotlight the achievements of graduates, students, and staff in business.

8 Sep 2025

Oreo the assistance dog helps Teesside student sniff out success in crime degree. Link to Oreo the assistance dog helps Teesside student sniff out success in crime degree.

Oreo the assistance dog helps Teesside student sniff out success in crime degree

Teesside graduate Dion Watts has credited her university and devoted assistance dog in training Oreo for helping her overcome health challenges and achieve first-class honours in Crime and Investigation.

5 Sep 2025

Teesside University shortlisted for prestigious University of the Year award . Link to Teesside University shortlisted for prestigious University of the Year award .

Teesside University shortlisted for prestigious University of the Year award

Teesside University has been shortlisted for the highly coveted Times Higher Education University of the Year award, a recognition that celebrates outstanding performance, innovation, and impact across the UK’s higher education sector.

4 Sep 2025

Celebrating global impact: Study UK Alumni Awards now open. Link to Celebrating global impact: Study UK Alumni Awards now open.

Celebrating global impact: Study UK Alumni Awards now open

If your UK education helped you change lives, lead innovation, or inspire others - this is your moment to apply.

1 Sep 2025

Teesside University crowned as Modern University of the Year 2026. Link to Teesside University crowned as Modern University of the Year 2026.

Teesside University crowned as Modern University of the Year 2026

Teesside University has been crowned as the best modern university in the country in a major national award which highlights the transformative impact of its learning and teaching, setting a new benchmark for modern universities across the country.

14 Aug 2025

Ella secures exclusive front page news ahead of Teesside University graduation. Link to Ella secures exclusive front page news ahead of Teesside University graduation.

Ella secures exclusive front page news ahead of Teesside University graduation

Journalism graduate Ella Wilson was making headlines ahead of her Teesside University graduation.

23 Jul 2025

From student to showstopper, Dennis brings Animex mascot to life. Link to From student to showstopper, Dennis brings Animex mascot to life.

From student to showstopper, Dennis brings Animex mascot to life

From Teesside student to concept artist, Dennis Van Kessel’s red panda mascot bursts onto the Animex stage with colour, charm, and creative flair

22 Jul 2025

Teesside University honours for a trio of esteemed business leaders. Link to Teesside University honours for a trio of esteemed business leaders.

Teesside University honours for a trio of esteemed business leaders

A pioneering games developer, an innovative tech entrepreneur, and a healthcare leader were honoured alongside thousands of students during Teesside University’s academic awards this month.

17 Jul 2025

Teesside University graduate Jess achieves academic goal. Link to Teesside University graduate Jess achieves academic goal.

Teesside University graduate Jess achieves academic goal

As England’s Lionesses continue to go for glory in the Euros 2025, Teesside University graduate Jess Mett is emulating their footballing success.

15 Jul 2025

Dental duo completed their Teesside University journey together. Link to Dental duo completed their Teesside University journey together.

Dental duo completed their Teesside University journey together

Married couple Ivett and Liam Hollands, who relocated to Teesside to complete the same degree, are celebrating academic success.

15 Jul 2025

Ready, Set, Survey: Graduate Outcomes launches soon. Link to Ready, Set, Survey: Graduate Outcomes launches soon.

Ready, Set, Survey: Graduate Outcomes launches soon

Class of 2024 graduates - very soon, you’ll receive an invitation to take a short graduate survey, your insights can make a big difference for future Teesside cohorts.

15 Jul 2025

Graduate Stephen engineered his own academic success  . Link to Graduate Stephen engineered his own academic success  .

Graduate Stephen engineered his own academic success

Balancing work with study set Stephen Fenwick-Bird on the path to academic success.

15 Jul 2025

Doctorate milestone shared by twin scholars. Link to Doctorate milestone shared by twin scholars.

Doctorate milestone shared by twin scholars

Hassan and Hussein Doma are celebrating their shared graduation day after completing the same postgraduate degree.

10 Jul 2025

Kerri set to continue her academic journey at Teesside University . Link to Kerri set to continue her academic journey at Teesside University .

Kerri set to continue her academic journey at Teesside University 

Kerri Coyne is continuing her academic journey at Teesside University after returning to education to switch career direction.

10 Jul 2025

Academic award celebrates memory of Teesside University lecturer . Link to Academic award celebrates memory of Teesside University lecturer .

Academic award celebrates memory of Teesside University lecturer

Law graduate Rajveer Kaur is the first recipient of the Emma Teare Award for Family Law.

9 Jul 2025


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