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Teesside University graduate bowled over to join Italy’s T20 cricket squad

JP Meade who is a member of the Italian T20 cricket squad. Link to JP Meade who is a member of the Italian T20 cricket squad.

An international cricketer who is part of the first Italian squad to qualify for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup credits his time at Teesside University in backing his sporting career.

29 Jan 2026

Students training with George Friend. Link to Students training with George Friend.

New football academy nurtures young talent

Stockton Town Football Academy, delivered in partnership with Teesside University, is helping student athletes to achieve their academic and sporting goals.

13 Nov 2025

Ten talented student-athletes from Egypt enjoyed a Championship football experience at the University and Middlesbrough Football Club. . Link to Ten talented student-athletes from Egypt enjoyed a Championship football experience at the University and Middlesbrough Football Club. .

Egyptian-athletes visit the University and Middlesbrough Football Club to experience life as Championship footballers

Aged 15-16, the students won the British Educational Services Group (BESA) football tournament in Cairo, which features hundreds of competitors from high schools across the city. The tournament winners were awarded a free visit to the UK, to visit the University, stay on campus, explore the local area, meet staff, and experience the culture.

19 Aug 2025

Teesside Sport annual awards. Link to Teesside Sport annual awards.

Recognising sporting achievements at annual ceremony

The sporting achievements of students across the University have been recognised at Teesside Sport's annual awards dinner.

31 Mar 2025

L-R: Professor Paul Chesterton, Luke Jenkinson and Dr Matthew Wright at D.C. United. Link to L-R: Professor Paul Chesterton, Luke Jenkinson and Dr Matthew Wright at D.C. United.

Transatlantic football collaborations supporting athlete and student development

Close collaborations with elite soccer clubs in the United States are giving staff and students at Teesside University the opportunity to work alongside professional footballers supporting their training and development.

19 Aug 2024