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Celebrating the power of gifts in wills this Remember a Charity Week. Link to Celebrating the power of gifts in wills this Remember a Charity Week.

Celebrating the power of gifts in wills this Remember a Charity Week

Leaving a legacy that lasts: how gifts in wills help Teesside students thrive, fuel ground-breaking research, and boost the region’s future. All thanks to the generosity of those who choose to leave a lasting impact through their will.

10 Sep 2025

Teesside University Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Croney OBE announces retirement. Link to Teesside University Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Croney OBE announces retirement.

Teesside University Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Croney OBE announces retirement

Teesside University has today announced that Professor Paul Croney OBE will retire from his role as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive at the end of August 2026, following more than ten years of transformative leadership.

8 Sep 2025

New chapter for Teesside entrepreneurs as Alumni Business Directory relaunches. Link to New chapter for Teesside entrepreneurs as Alumni Business Directory relaunches.

New chapter for Teesside entrepreneurs as Alumni Business Directory relaunches

Teesside University celebrates its thriving entrepreneurial community with the relaunch of the Alumni Business Directory - a revitalised platform designed to spotlight the achievements of graduates, students, and staff in business.

8 Sep 2025

Oreo the assistance dog helps Teesside student sniff out success in crime degree. Link to Oreo the assistance dog helps Teesside student sniff out success in crime degree.

Oreo the assistance dog helps Teesside student sniff out success in crime degree

Teesside graduate Dion Watts has credited her university and devoted assistance dog in training Oreo for helping her overcome health challenges and achieve first-class honours in Crime and Investigation.

5 Sep 2025

Teesside University shortlisted for prestigious University of the Year award . Link to Teesside University shortlisted for prestigious University of the Year award .

Teesside University shortlisted for prestigious University of the Year award

Teesside University has been shortlisted for the highly coveted Times Higher Education University of the Year award, a recognition that celebrates outstanding performance, innovation, and impact across the UK’s higher education sector.

4 Sep 2025

Celebrating global impact: Study UK Alumni Awards now open. Link to Celebrating global impact: Study UK Alumni Awards now open.

Celebrating global impact: Study UK Alumni Awards now open

If your UK education helped you change lives, lead innovation, or inspire others - this is your moment to apply.

1 Sep 2025

Teesside University crowned as Modern University of the Year 2026. Link to Teesside University crowned as Modern University of the Year 2026.

Teesside University crowned as Modern University of the Year 2026

Teesside University has been crowned as the best modern university in the country in a major national award which highlights the transformative impact of its learning and teaching, setting a new benchmark for modern universities across the country.

14 Aug 2025

Ella secures exclusive front page news ahead of Teesside University graduation. Link to Ella secures exclusive front page news ahead of Teesside University graduation.

Ella secures exclusive front page news ahead of Teesside University graduation

Journalism graduate Ella Wilson was making headlines ahead of her Teesside University graduation.

23 Jul 2025

From student to showstopper, Dennis brings Animex mascot to life. Link to From student to showstopper, Dennis brings Animex mascot to life.

From student to showstopper, Dennis brings Animex mascot to life

From Teesside student to concept artist, Dennis Van Kessel’s red panda mascot bursts onto the Animex stage with colour, charm, and creative flair

22 Jul 2025

Teesside University honours for a trio of esteemed business leaders. Link to Teesside University honours for a trio of esteemed business leaders.

Teesside University honours for a trio of esteemed business leaders

A pioneering games developer, an innovative tech entrepreneur, and a healthcare leader were honoured alongside thousands of students during Teesside University’s academic awards this month.

17 Jul 2025

Teesside University graduate Jess achieves academic goal. Link to Teesside University graduate Jess achieves academic goal.

Teesside University graduate Jess achieves academic goal

As England’s Lionesses continue to go for glory in the Euros 2025, Teesside University graduate Jess Mett is emulating their footballing success.

15 Jul 2025

Dental duo completed their Teesside University journey together. Link to Dental duo completed their Teesside University journey together.

Dental duo completed their Teesside University journey together

Married couple Ivett and Liam Hollands, who relocated to Teesside to complete the same degree, are celebrating academic success.

15 Jul 2025

Ready, Set, Survey: Graduate Outcomes launches soon. Link to Ready, Set, Survey: Graduate Outcomes launches soon.

Ready, Set, Survey: Graduate Outcomes launches soon

Class of 2024 graduates - very soon, you’ll receive an invitation to take a short graduate survey, your insights can make a big difference for future Teesside cohorts.

15 Jul 2025

Graduate Stephen engineered his own academic success  . Link to Graduate Stephen engineered his own academic success  .

Graduate Stephen engineered his own academic success

Balancing work with study set Stephen Fenwick-Bird on the path to academic success.

15 Jul 2025

Doctorate milestone shared by twin scholars. Link to Doctorate milestone shared by twin scholars.

Doctorate milestone shared by twin scholars

Hassan and Hussein Doma are celebrating their shared graduation day after completing the same postgraduate degree.

10 Jul 2025

Kerri set to continue her academic journey at Teesside University . Link to Kerri set to continue her academic journey at Teesside University .

Kerri set to continue her academic journey at Teesside University 

Kerri Coyne is continuing her academic journey at Teesside University after returning to education to switch career direction.

10 Jul 2025

Academic award celebrates memory of Teesside University lecturer . Link to Academic award celebrates memory of Teesside University lecturer .

Academic award celebrates memory of Teesside University lecturer

Law graduate Rajveer Kaur is the first recipient of the Emma Teare Award for Family Law.

9 Jul 2025

Graduate dreams of opening a Moroccan restaurant . Link to Graduate dreams of opening a Moroccan restaurant .

Graduate dreams of opening a Moroccan restaurant

A passionate graduate who worked in the catering team at Teesside University throughout his studies plans to become a restaurateur.

8 Jul 2025

Alumni support elite football event. Link to Alumni support elite football event.

Alumni support elite football event

Professionals, staff and students have learned about the latest developments in football sport performance at a special event hosted by Teesside University.

30 Jun 2025

Teesside University celebrates International Women in Engineering Day by empowering the next generation. Link to Teesside University celebrates International Women in Engineering Day by empowering the next generation.

Teesside University celebrates International Women in Engineering Day by empowering the next generation

This International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), Teesside University is proud to spotlight the outstanding achievements of women in engineering, while continuing its commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive engineering workforce in the Tees Valley and beyond.

23 Jun 2025

Teesside Alumni Start-Ups selected for Prestigious Tranzfuser 2025 Programme. Link to Teesside Alumni Start-Ups selected for Prestigious Tranzfuser 2025 Programme.

Teesside Alumni Start-Ups selected for Prestigious Tranzfuser 2025 Programme

Teesside University is proud to announce that two graduate start-up teams, Shiverbug Studios and Archive Interactive, have been selected to take part in Tranzfuser 2025, the UK’s flagship graduate game development competition.

17 Jun 2025

Alumni collaborate to launch ground breaking Book on Recovery. Link to Alumni collaborate to launch ground breaking Book on Recovery.

Alumni collaborate to launch ground breaking Book on Recovery

Tuesday 10 June marked a day of celebration as three Teesside University alumni came together to launch a powerful new book, offering real voices from the recovery community.

12 Jun 2025

Double graduation celebration for mum and daughter. Link to Double graduation celebration for mum and daughter.

Double graduation celebration for mum and daughter

It was a double celebration for mum and daughter Michelle Tierney and Keeley Eastbury who graduated together from the same Teesside University degree.

23 May 2025

Danny shares knowledge with future learners after returning to study. Link to Danny shares knowledge with future learners after returning to study.

Danny shares knowledge with future learners after returning to study

Mature student Danny Reed returned to education to further his career and is now sharing his knowledge with future digital marketers.

23 May 2025

Teesside University graduates with shared bond from primary school to PhD. Link to Teesside University graduates with shared bond from primary school to PhD.

Teesside University graduates with shared bond from primary school to PhD

Two Teesside University graduates, who first met at primary school and went on to become a couple, have celebrated academic achievement by graduating on the same day.

21 May 2025

Teesside University graduate Francis set to embark on digital media journey. Link to Teesside University graduate Francis set to embark on digital media journey.

Teesside University graduate Francis set to embark on digital media journey

International student Francis Nwobodo chose Teesside University to study as he felt it would bolster his ambition to pursue a career in the digital media industry.

20 May 2025

Family celebration for dad and daughters at Digital Life. Link to Family celebration for dad and daughters at Digital Life.

Family celebration for dad and daughters at Digital Life

A proud dad graduating from Teesside University was also able to witness his two daughters celebrate their own academic achievements.

20 May 2025

Celebrating academic achievement and future opportunity at Teesside University. Link to Celebrating academic achievement and future opportunity at Teesside University.

Celebrating academic achievement and future opportunity at Teesside University

Teesside University is this week welcoming thousands of graduates and their guests as it hosts its first graduations of 2025 in its new state-of-the-art £42 million Digital Life building.

19 May 2025

New mental health support for Teesside University graduates. Link to New mental health support for Teesside University graduates.

New mental health support for Teesside University graduates

A student assistance programme which provides around-the-clock mental health support to Teesside University students has been extended to include graduates.

14 May 2025

The Ultimate launchpad - applications open for 2025 FUEL Programme . Link to The Ultimate launchpad - applications open for 2025 FUEL Programme .

The Ultimate launchpad - applications open for 2025 FUEL Programme

From idea to impact. Are you a recent graduate from class of 2023 or 2024 that is ready to start your entrepreneurial journey?

12 May 2025


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