We have a long-established record of delivering high-quality learning and teaching, research, consultancy and enterprise activity across the social sciences, humanities and law. Our teaching staff combine academic excellence, innovation, world-class research and professional practitioner experience. Our academic programmes deliver a clear pathway between the social sciences and the public professions across all portfolios. Our graduates are the next generation of frontline workers. Through our teaching, enterprise and research, we are developing innovations that improve local services and enhance lives. We are researching for the real world through funded and partnership work that improves society.
Professor Natasha Vall
Dean, School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law
At Teesside University Law School we have over 30 years' experience of delivering high-quality education in the field of law and criminal justice.
Find out moreWe are committed to ensuring our students leave Teesside University with the best possible skills for employment in the legal profession. We work in partnership with lawyers, charities and voluntary organisations to provide our students with real opportunities and practical skills in law. While Teesside Law Clinic prioritises the community need for legal services and the interest of their clients, we also recognise that our students benefit from involvement with cases from real people with real legal concerns.
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Dean
Professor Natasha Vall was appointed Lecturer in History in 2006, conferred as Reader in 2011 and as Professor of urban and cultural history in 2016. Prior to her appointment at Teesside University she was post-doctoral research fellow in the AHRC Centre for North East England History.
Associate Dean (Marketing & Recruitment)
Dr Keith Hurst is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS), and an Associate Fellow of the BPS.
Associate Dean (International)
Dr Jonathon Reay joined Teesside University as a Principal Lecturer and Subject Group Leader for Psychology and is currently the Associate Dean (International).
Associate Dean (Enterprise & Knowledge Exchange)
Dr Helen Dudiak completed her Phd within the Psychology department at the University of Central Lancashire investigating the developmental relationship between memory and vocabulary in primary school children.
Acting Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching)
Matthew joined Teesside University in 2018 as Head of Department for Psychology. He is a cognitive psychologist with a background researching spatial and linguistic representations in dialogue.
Head of Department (Education and Social Work)
Dr Sharon Dobson Waters is the Head of Department for Education and Social Work (incorporating the English Language Centre) in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law.
Head of Department (Humanities & Social Sciences)
Victoria's academic background is in rural issues, with her PhD focusing on experiences of living, working and visiting Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site. Her research interests are varied, including qualitative and visual research methods, volunteering, the sociology of tourism, heritage, and space and place.
Head of Department (Law, Policing & Investigation)
Angela has been lecturing in law at Teesside since 2003. Her research interests have been influenced by teaching criminal evidence and human rights, developing a particular passion for the right to a fair trial and the exercise of police powers.
School Registrar
James Walker was appointed in November 2019 and is responsible for supporting the Dean in the management of academic and student activities throughout the student journey, and supporting the academic quality assurance of the student learning experience.
School Manager
Emma was appointed in October 2022 and is responsible for supporting the Dean in the leadership and management of the School with particular emphasis on strategy, resource management and performance.
A key political and policy advisor who has held senior positions in both local and central Government has been awarded an Honorary Professorship at Teesside University.
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