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As a University, #TeamTeesside is proud to be supporting the national effort to tackle Coronavirus (Covid-19) and help our university community to stay positive.

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Whether it is health students volunteering on the front line, providing research expertise and equipment to hospitals, supporting businesses through difficult times, or raising people's spirits through engagement on social media, #TeamTeesside is pulling together and doing all we can to help.

We are all in this together

Students on the front line

Many of our final year health students have answered the call from Government and volunteered to go in to practice early to support the NHS and work on the front line during the coronavirus outbreak. Their knowledge and skills are vital at this time and they are providing much-needed extra resource. Read more about why they made this decision and how they feel about the work they are doing.

Emily Graham

Emily Graham

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice
Oliver Cole

Oliver Cole

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice
Charlie Crichton

Charlie Crichton

BSc Nursing Studies (Adult)
Cameron Berry

Cameron Berry

BSc Nursing Studies (Adult)
Joanne Cook

Joanne Cook

BSc Biomedical Science
Alisha Carter

Alisha Carter

BSc Nursing Studies (Child)

Team Teesside passes the test

Mobile phone scanning test

Team Teesside has excelled in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A total of 94 colleagues from a range of schools and departments volunteered to support our on-site COVID-19 student testing arrangements.

They helped by managing the queuing and registration system, assisting with tests and providing information to students about the process.

Teesside was part of a national testing programme offering free lateral flow tests to students without symptoms, to enable them to make informed decisions about when to travel home for the Christmas break.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered and supported our students, their families and friends by participating in this important work.

Read how they got on

How we're helping to combat Covid-19

Family duo helping to keep the campus community safe

Family duo helping to keep the campus community safe

Helping university students connect in a virtual world

Helping university students connect in a virtual world
Rebecca’s voluntary work with charity tackling food poverty

Rebecca’s voluntary work with charity tackling food poverty
Aidan given opportunity to capture unique moment in history

Aidan given opportunity to capture unique moment in history
Leaders encouraged to ramp up “critical thinking and managerial decision-making skills” in response to Covid-19 through MBA programmes

Leaders encouraged to ramp up “critical thinking and managerial decision-making skills” in response to Covid-19 through MBA programmes
Teesside University assists rapid response to call for PPE production

Teesside University assists rapid response to call for PPE production

Resourceful Teesside student using 3D printing to help local care homes

Resourceful Teesside student using 3D printing to help local care homes
Tees Valley Sport helping organisations through the Covid-19 crisis

Tees Valley Sport helping organisations through the Covid-19 crisis
#TeamTeesside students working for the NHS

I have never felt more proud and humbled by our amazing students @TeessideUni

Professor Mark Simpson, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching)

# TeamTeesside

In these extraordinary times it is important to remember that we are all part of an inspiring, supportive and caring University community.

To keep spirits up, and help us all keep in touch with each other, we are asking #TeamTeesside to share your lighter moments, photos and messages on social media to let us know how you are getting on. We have been amazed by the response so far and have seen some delightful pets, happy children, inspiring rainbows and even a Nicholas Cage cushion.

Post on social media using the hashtag #TeamTeesside, tag @TeessideUni in your posts, or send us a direct message. You can also check out our Spotify playlist.

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Colleague stories

We are proud of how Team Teesside colleagues have responded during the pandemic - staying safe, supporting our students, and balancing work and home lives under lockdown. Read their stories below.

Adam Kendrick

Adam Kendrick

Senior AV Technician, Campus Services
Dr Sam Gooneratne

Dr Sam Gooneratne

School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies
Joanne Irving-Walton & Dr Sophie Nicholls

Joanne Irving-Walton & Dr Sophie Nicholls

School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law (SSSHL)
Charlie Tait

Charlie Tait

Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design, MA Design Course Leader
Dr Noel Dennis

Finding the right note in online learning

Dr Noel Dennis
Daniel Childs & Ursula Quick

Daniel Childs & Ursula Quick

School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law (SSSHL)
Dr Dawn Vincent

Dawn Vincent

Senior Administrator
Dr Susy Cook

Dr Susy Cook

Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching)
Bev Boden

Bev Boden

Principal Lecturer (Learning and Teaching)
Dr Sam Gooneratne

Dr Sam Gooneratne

Principal Lecturer, Staffing & Resources (Engineering)
Professor Dorothy Newbury-Birch

Professor Dorothy Newbury-Birch

Professor of Alcohol and Public Health Research
Jennifer Ferguson

Jennifer Ferguson

PhD Student and Graduate Tutor
Dr Jo Heaton-Marriott

Dr Jo Heaton-Marriott

Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations
Craig Notman

Craig Notman

IT Manager

News in brief

Busy Liz is fundraising for a good cause

Liz Lillie has been keeping busy and helping others during lockdown. Parkside Halls' caretaker Liz, organised a socially-distanced neighbourhood bake sale, bingo and raffle to raise funds for The James Cook Hospital's Holistic Centre. The Centre helped Liz when she was recovering from Oesophageal cancer and she was keen to give something back.

Jodie's serving up a super service

Teesside alumna and nutritionist Jodie McGregor is gaining national recognition for her new business venture. Jodie has set up a subscription meal service that aims to revolutionise the nation's breakfasts. Launched in March, as the country went into lockdown, My Breakfast Box delivers healthy breakfasts straight to your door.

Sporty SLS staff staying fit

Colleagues in Student & Library Services (SLS) have set up a community group to keep connected. Seventeen of them have completed a team duathlon while observing social distancing, and other team fun-runners have previously covered marathon and an ultra- marathon distances.

Warrior Jo signs up for success

Congratulations to Teesside alumna, and England Women's Rugby Union international, Jo Brown who has joined Worcester Warriors Women's Rugby. Jo will be playing at the highest level of elite England women's rugby, having been voted Teesside's Sports Woman of the Year in 2015.

What's it like as a community volunteer?

Research Associate Mandy Cheetham has written about her experience with a community hub delivering food parcels, prescriptions & supporting vulnerable people during the coronavirus crisis.

Putting their skills to good use

Staff from our Fashion courses, Amanda Jobling and Lynne Hugill, have been putting their manufacturing skills to good use - making scrubs and gowns for care homes and hospitals - with help and donations from the community.

Staying connected and having fun

Have you thought about organising an online social event during the current coronavirus lockdown, to stay in touch and have some fun with your teammates? Colleagues in Student and Library Services, and Human Resources, are doing just that every week. They're using videoconferencing apps to host quiz nights so they can all take part safely from the comfort of their own homes.

Sue's doing 'sew' much good for James Cook hospital

Senior Accountant Sue McGlade is making headbands, scrub uniforms and bags for nursing and care home staff. Sue is part of a Sewing Scrubs for James Cook JCUH Facebook group which has already made and donated almost 4,000 items to our local hospital. A fantastic effort by Sue and her Facebook friends.

Delivering help when it's most needed

Volunteer Project Co-ordinator Jayne Golden, is supporting Stokesley Community Care during the Covid-19 crisis, by helping to deliver prescriptions for vulnerable people isolating at home. Jayne was delighted to be able to deliver a prescription to an 86-year old lady who had contracted and recovered from Coronavirus.

Raising morale and remembering the greatest generation

Dawn Vincent is a Senior Administrator in the School of Health & Life Sciences and a member of The Seatones, a popular local vintage close harmony trio. The group recently paid tribute to Britain's greatest generation with a special lockdown #VEDay75 rendition of Dame Vera Lynn's classic 'The White Cliffs of Dover'. You can watch it now.

Emma's keeping the faith - online

Co-ordinating Faith Adviser Emma Davisworth has spoken to Teesside Live about how the Faith and Reflection Service is supporting our students online during the current lockdown. With web-based prayer groups, virtual visits from Brengle the Therapy Dog and regular weekly chat sessions there's something for people from all faiths and none.

Sam's sharing her experiences of the lockdown

Dr Sam Gooneratne, School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies, has written an interesting blog article about working from home, and how colleagues in her department are supporting each other during the lockdown. Why not have a read?

Many people were only just managing

One of our Research Associates Mandy Cheetham has written about her experience with a community hub delivering food parcels, prescriptions and supporting vulnerable people during Coronavirus

Anirudh Sharma is currently supporting Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust as a COVID-19 Responder

Anirudh, a PhD student in the School of Health & Life Sciences, is helping to provide support to COVID-19 patients once they have been discharged from hospital, assisting with the chat team to ask people about their well-being and co-ordinating if they need advice or support.

Teesside student volunteers to help people who are self-isolating

Social work student Lisa McLean is helping vulnerable local people during the coronavirus crisis. She provides telephone support for people who are self isolating and helps them arrange medicine collections and food shopping. Lisa says: 'I would never want anyone to feel they are on their own and feel alone.'

Students find creative ways to stay connected

Interior Design, and Architecture, students are coming up with creative ways of keeping in touch during the lockdown. They set themselves a different challenge every week to stay connected and have a laugh. Tasks have included home baking, pet shows, childhood photo competitions and recreating famous paintings with themselves in the pictures.

Every Mind Matters

Covid-19 and social distancing has created a lot of change in all our lives and it can make us feel anxious, sad, lonely or frustrated. Please remember it's #OkNotToBeOk and check out the NHS Every Mind Matters campaign for help and advice.

Good neighbour Alli is looking out for others, and making new friends

International Marketing Assistant Alli Pyrah has put cards in all of the letterboxes in her neighbourhood, telling anyone who is self-isolating they can call her if they need help with shopping or errands. She's also made new friends through volunteering and they organise virtual pub quiz nights. 'We will get through this together' says Alli.

Feel-good tunes to brighten your day

Did you know that there's a Team Teesside playlist on Spotify? It's full of feel-good tunes to get you through the lockdown, and beyond! Check it out now.

Enjoy stunning birds-eye views of our beautiful Tees Valley

Teesside University graduate and talented drone cinematographer Michael Lazenby brings the great outdoors to you, so you can #StayHomeSaveLives. His beautiful films are a perfect pick-me-up, with amazing birds-eye views of our lovely countryside, coastline and towns. Take a look now.

Get in touch

Please continue to share your activities and let us know what you are doing by emailing communications@tees.ac.uk. Look after each other, stay safe and visit our dedicated coronavirus webpage for all the latest information and advice.

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