Say it loud – we’re staff and we’re proud

With just days to go until the Times Higher Education awards, staff have spoken of their pride at seeing Teesside shortlisted for University of the Year.

Becky Robson, from the Staff Development Team, said everyone should be keeping their fingers crossed for a well-deserved victory, whereas Noel Dennis, Principal Lecturer in Marketing, believes it is one of the best things that could have happened to the University.

Katrina Savage, Admissions and Marketing Administrator, described the achievement as phenomenal and said it makes both staff and students feel extremely proud.

Teesside is shortlisted for Outstanding Employer Engagement Initiative and University of the Year in the Times Higher Education awards.

We are the only University in the North East region in the running for the prestigious overall University of the Year award.

A spokesman for the Times Higher Education awards says the shortlist represents ‘excellence in an inspirational sector.’

Delighted by the support A number of well known people connected with the area have already expressed their congratulations to the University for achieving this double accolade.

Middlesbrough Mayor Ray Mallon said it sends out a powerful message and Dragon’s Den star Duncan Bannatyne described it as fantastic news.

Boro Boss Gareth Southgate said the shortlistings give the whole area a boost, whereas former England Physiotherapist and Honorary Graduate Alan Smith believes it shows just how great this University is.

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