Ongoing support for the local community
Teesside University London continues to embed itself within its community through a range of initiatives aimed at raising aspirations and developing business links.
The University, based at Here East at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London, has partnered with Hackney Council on a number of events to support the local community.
Echoing the ethos of its parent institution which has attracted accolades for its vital role in supporting the communities of the Tees Valley, Teesside University London, which opened in 2023, has swiftly established itself as a keen champion of the Hackney region.
Most recently, the University hosted the Hackney Schools Inclusion and Mental Health Conference.
The conference brought together professionals from education, local authorities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to share knowledge and best practice.
Jason Marantz (Director of Education & Inclusion in Hackney), Hackney Mayor Caroline Woodley, Anya Sizer (Deputy Cabinet Leader for SEND), and Amanda Allard (Director of the Council for Disabled Children) all spoke about the commitment to inclusion in Hackney schools.
They discussed mental health needs, looking after carers, ways to promote inclusion and developing resilience.
The conference also included workshops around supporting boys' emotional development, regulation in the classroom and making sense of behaviours.
On the same day, Kathryn Elliott, Head of Partnerships at Teesside University London, spoke with business and community representatives at the Hackney Council Economic Forum.
She said: “From the outset, we were keen that Teesside University London quickly embedded itself within the fabric of our local community, delivering economic growth through vital skills development and helping our graduates into quality employment.
We couldn’t have done it without our key partners Teesside University London, who were instrumental to the success of The 32 Boro Cup through their support.
“We are delighted to work with Hackney Council and other local organisations to support businesses and industry and promote the benefits of higher education to young people in the community.
“We look forward to strengthening these relationships even further.”
Other events supported recently by Teesside University London have included Hackney Post 16 Conference for educators from across the borough to discuss education, jobs and opportunities for young people.
The conference heard from representatives from Ofsted and UCAS as well as Teesside University London.
In addition, Teesside University London once again supported the 32 Boro Cup organised by Bobby Kasanga of Hackney Wick FC and Think Outside the Blox.
This builds upon an ongoing relationship with Bobby and his organisation and saw 220 young people from across all 32 boroughs of London come to the London campus for a careers day, hearing from various speakers encouraging them to think about their career goals beyond football.
The following day saw the tournament itself take place at Hackney Marshes.
As part of the partnership, Teesside University London sponsors the Hackney Wick team tracksuits, raising awareness of the institution in the local area while supporting the young players.
Bobby said: “What an amazing weekend, filled with education, sports and togetherness.
“We couldn’t have done it without our key partners Teesside University London, who were instrumental to the success of The 32 Boro Cup through their support.
“The event is slowly becoming a staple in the London Calendar and we look forward to make it even bigger next year.”