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Teesside University academic honoured among Most Inspiring Women in Cyber 2026

Dr Chidimma Opara (left) receiving her accolade at the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber 2026 awards. Link to Dr Chidimma Opara (left) receiving her accolade at the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber 2026 awards.

A Teesside University academic has been handed a major accolade at a prestigious ceremony honouring the efforts of women operating at the forefront of the cybersecurity sector.

6 Mar 2026

L-R - Dr Faizan Ahmad (Teesside University) and Professor Ondrej Masek (University of Edinburgh). [Naomi Gabrielle Photography]. Link to L-R - Dr Faizan Ahmad (Teesside University) and Professor Ondrej Masek (University of Edinburgh). [Naomi Gabrielle Photography].

Teesside University research team wins national Elektra Award for groundbreaking carbon removal innovation

A pioneering Teesside University research project developing an innovative carbon capturing soil conditioner has won a prestigious award.

27 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

Elizabeth Taylor, Oluwaremilekun Tola-Okunfolami, Oluwadamilola Justina Aladesuyi-Oyelude, with Myriam Mallet Principal Lecturer (Learning & teaching) of the School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies. . Link to Elizabeth Taylor, Oluwaremilekun Tola-Okunfolami, Oluwadamilola Justina Aladesuyi-Oyelude, with Myriam Mallet Principal Lecturer (Learning & teaching) of the School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies. .

National recognition for students involved in community-led alleyway project

Students who led a project to regenerate an area of Middlesbrough have earned special recognition in the APM Project Management Challenge Award.

16 Feb 2026

Steph McGovern, pictured centre, with scholarship recipients. Link to Steph McGovern, pictured centre, with scholarship recipients.

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