Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.
When I go to new studios I always know people through the connections I made at Animex - it's definitely made me feel at home in the industry.
Paul studied mechanical engineering and now works as a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nifco.
Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.
My time at Teesside University helped me to understand my purpose in life.
My time at Teesside made me more confident in my work. It got me started with my contact network, which has been invaluable in the process of getting to where I am now.
I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.
The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.
I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.
Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.
One of the best things about the course was having lectures and briefs set by outsourced professionals such as Atomhawk and Ubisoft.
I’ve made great connections for the future which is important in this industry. It’s helped me by opening my eyes to the opportunities there are.
I would recommend Teesside. The course developed me a lot as a person technically and personally. The lecturers are all friendly and always happy to help out, and of course the area is great for nightlife.
The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.
The thing I loved most about my time on the course was how I was able to really concentrate on developing the skills that I felt would help me progress into a future career.
The course helped us to prepare for, and be mindful of, going into industry after graduation.
I would recommend Teesside University and my course. It helped to get me where I am today.
Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.
I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.
After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.
My degree gave me the skills I needed for my career, from problem-solving in Maya to using other software at the university that I later used in my current job.
I was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.
Without the University’s careers service and constant LinkedIn sessions, I wouldn’t have had a CV that would have impressed industry professionals.
I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.
I now work for a well-respected Solicitors as a Human Resources Coordinator and feel that going to University has been the best decision I have ever made.
The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.
There are some fantastic networking opportunities there and it has led me to where I am now.
I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.
I had an amazing time and I've continued to keep a close, personal connection with Teesside University. I am very proud of my roots and very excited to see the future talent the university is going to produce.
It is one of the best universities in the world for creative industries and will continue to be so. Our lecturers were great at helping us succeed and linking us with industry.