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Teesside calling

Calling all students

13 September - 3 October

You're invited to Teesside Calling - a three-week welcome on campus to mark the start of the new academic year.

It's a great chance to meet new people and soak up all uni life has to offer.

Check out what's happening and be a part of it.

What's on

Tuesday
16 September

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All Day
Library tours
Come and have a look at our amazing Library. Find out about all the brilliant resources, how to navigate the library website to find the right book / journal for you, and chat to some of our friendly library staff. Tours happening throughout the day, so come along and join in.

 

7.00pm - late
Moving in Party (The Terrace - 1st Floor SU)
Welcome to the TUSU Moving in Party!
Teesside SU welcomes you to the Moving in Party. After an afternoon of food and attractions head into the Teesside University Students' Union building for giant Jenga, giant Connect 4, a live DJ set, photographs from our official photographer, beer pong and board games!
If that sounds good, well it gets better! Check out our TUSC card deals available to all Teesside University students. Please be aware we operate challenge 25 so please do not be offended and be prepared if we ask for ID!

12.00pm - 2.00pm
Gym tours
Come and have a look at our gym. Find out how you can keep yourself fit whilst at University and see the range of facilities and sports clubs available to you. Chat to some of our friendly gym staff.

 

All Day
Library Welcome Tours (Library Foyer)
Come and have a look at our amazing Library. Find out about all the brilliant resources, how to navigate the library website to find the right book / journal for you, and chat to some of our friendly library staff. Tours happening throughout the day, so come along and join in.

All Day
Games Social (Library Expo space)
Do you love an old school game, then come down to the exhibition space in the Library. We've got a variety of games for you to play. So bring one of you new mates and show them who's the boss at Connect 4, or come on your own and get to meet some new friends.

10.00am - 12.00pm
Timetable Clinic (Student Life 1.08)
Need to chat to a member of staff about your timetable. Come to 1.08 on the first floor of Student Life. They'll be able to answer your Timetable queries.

10.00am - 2.00pm
TU Support Services Showcase (SLB Ground floor)
Come along to Student Life Building to chat to all the amazing support services that Teesside have to offer. We've got staff from Disability Services, Accommodation, Student Journey, Student Futures, Mental Health, Student Success and so much more. Come on down to ensure you get all the support you need whilst studying at Teesside.

10.00am - 2.00pm
Fika (SLB)
Not sure what a Fika is? Come and have a coffee and chat with us., we'd love to know where you've come from and why you've chosen Teesside

10.00am - 3.00pm
Freshers Monday (2nd floor, Teesside University Students' Union)
It's the big one for all Teesside Uni students (new and returning). Advice, discounts, freebies, offers and more. It's the big one for all Teesside Uni students (new and returning). Head to the Students' Union and enter Freshers Monday for free to get:
- a chance to chat with Student Officers, Student Reps and staff
- activities, advice, offers and Support from your SU
- discounts, freebies and offers from external exhibitors.

11.00am - 3.00pm
Campus Scavenger Hunt
Grab a map from one of our Welcome Buddies and go explore our fantastic campus.

1.00pm - 4.00pm
Globe Café (Salvation Army Building)
Need a break from all of the Freshers chaos, why not head to Globe Café for a cuppa and a slice of their famous cake

2.00pm - 4.00pm
Timetable Clinic (Student Life 1.08)
Need to chat to a member of staff about your timetable. Come to 1.08 on the first floor of Student Life. They'll be able to answer your Timetable queries.

9.30pm - late
The Big One (The Terrace, 1st Floor Students' Union)
Welcome to The Big One. It's the first TUSU club night of the year so we're giving you £1 entry until 10pm. Just to top it off we've got £1, £1.50 and £2 drink's menus for you! Party with a night of discounted drinks, a live DJ playing all the hits, retro games console, beer pong, ping pong and more. Get ready because tonight it's going to be a big one.

 

10.00am - 12.00pm
Timetable Clinic (Student Life 1.08)
Need to chat to a member of staff about your timetable. Come to 1.08 on the first floor of Student Life. They'll be able to answer your timetable queries.

10.00am - 12.00pm
Get Sporty - Meet the Team (The Curve Ground Floor)
Feeling sporty, or want to try something new. Come and find out about all the brilliant sports facilities and clubs at Teesside. Whether you want to join the gym, fancy taking a dance class, have a go on our climbing wall, or make new mates at the football club, Teesside sport has so much for you. Come and chat to us to find out more.

10.00am - 2.00pm
Mental Health and disability check in (Student Life Lounge)
Come and meet some of our friendly mental health and disability advisors to make sure you have all the support you are entitled to whilst studying at Teesside.

10.00am - 2.00pm
Fika Time (Student Life Lounge)
Need a break from all of the freshers chaos, why not head to our Fika and have a coffee with some fellow students.

10.00am - 4.00pm
TUSU Societies Day (Students' Union)
Get involved and get more from student life with our activities and societies at this free event. It's a chance to find out about the various communities and groups you can join for free during the 2025/26 academic year and meet existing members.Already got a hobby or interest you want to continue? Looking to try something completely new? Either way, TUSU Activities are a proven way to meet new friends, have fun and develop as a person! We'll add a full list of the societies in attendance here soon, so keep checking back and find out more NOW through tees-su.org.uk/activities

10.00am - 2.00pm
Get to know your campus
Join our team in the campus heart to have a walk around our lovely campus, showing you our key buildings to help you settle in.

11.00am - 2.00pm
TU Support Services Showcase (SLB Ground floor)
Come along to Student Life Building to chat to all the amazing support services that Teesside have to offer. We've got staff from Disability Services, Accommodation, Student Journey, Student Futures, Mental Health, Student Success and so much more. Come on down to ensure you get all the support you need whilst studying at Teesside.

1.00pm - 3.00pm
Get Sporty - Meet the Team (Olympia)
Feeling sporty, or want to try something new. Come and find out about all the brilliant sports facilities and clubs at Teesside. Whether you want to join the gym, fancy taking a dance class, have a go on our climbing wall, or make new mates at the football club, Teesside sport has so much for you. Come and chat to us to find out more.

1.00pm - 4.00pm
Globe Café (Salvation Army Building)
Need a break from all of the Freshers chaos, why not head to Globe Café for a cuppa and a slice of their famous cake

2.00pm - 4.00pm
Timetable Clinic (Student Life 1.08)
Need to chat to a member of staff about your timetable. Come to 1.08 on the first floor of Student Life. They'll be able to answer your timetable queries.

 

10.00am, 12.00pm and 2.00pm
Campus Scavenger Hunt
Grab a map from one of our Welcome Buddies and go explore our fantastic campus.

10.00am - 12.00pm
Timetable Clinic (Student Life 1.08)
Need to chat to a member of staff about your timetable. Come to 1.08 on the first floor of Student Life. They'll be able to answer your Timetable queries.

10.00am - 2.00pm
Fika Time (Student Life Lounge)
Need a break from all of the freshers chaos, why not head to our Fika and have a coffee with some fellow students.

10.00am - 2.00pm
Get to know your campus
Join our team in the campus heart to have a walk around our lovely campus, showing you our key buildings to help you settle in.

10.00am - 3.00pm
Student Futures & Unitemps - Meet the Team (Student Life Ground Floor)
Come and meet the lovely Student Futures & Unitemps team to chat all things volunteering, part-time jobs, CV workshops and get thinking about the skills you want to build whilst being a student here at Teesside.

11.00am - 1.00pm
Meet Student Success (SLB Foyer)
Student Success will be downstairs in Student Life chatting to new students, so come down and meet the team, and find out how you can make the most of your time at Teesside.

11.00am - 2.00pm
Wellbeing Wednesday (Student Life Ground Floor)
Come and meet our friendly mental health advisors and hear about the amazing wellbeing support that's availible to you at Teesside. Join our teams in some light crafting, letting your creative self out.

12.00pm - 5.00pm
Teesside Sports Activity Day (Olympia Sports Hall)
Feeling sporty, or want to try something new. Come and find out about all the brilliant sports facilities and clubs at Teesside. Whether you want to join the gym, fancy taking a dance class, have a go on our climbing wall, or make new mates at the football club, Teesside sport has so much for you. Come and chat to us to find out more.

1.00pm - 4.00pm
Globe Café (Salvation Army Building)
Need a break from all of the Freshers chaos, why not head to Globe Café for a cuppa and a slice of their famous cake

2.00pm - 4.00pm
Timetable Clinic (Student Life 1.08)
Need to chat to a member of staff about your timetable. Come to 1.08 on the first floor of Student Life. They'll be able to answer your Timetable queries.

7.00pm - 9.30pm
All Around the Town - Mike 'Wildcat' McGrother (Meet outside the SU)
A walking, talking, musical and sociable stroll around Middlesbrough by Teesside's famous storyteller Mike McGrother.

7.30pm - late
Mega Quiz (The Terrace - 1st Floor SU)
£100 grand prize Mega Quiz. It's the Mega Quiz. The first quiz of the year coming at you every Wednesday during term time. We're kicking it off with a £100 grand prize, it's also the first chance to get points on the board for our quiz leaderboard. The leaderboard runs until Christmas where the top team will win some top prizes for being the best quizzers over the term.

 

10.00am, 12.00pm and 2.00pm
Campus Scavenger Hunt (First Floor, Students' Union)
"Grab a map from one of our Welcome Buddies and go explere our fantastic campus.

10.00am - 12.00pm
Timetable Clinic (Student Life 1.08)
Need to chat to a member of staff about your timetable. Come to 1.08 on the first floor of Student Life. They'll be able to answer your Timetable queries.

10.00am - 12.00pm
Get Sporty - Meet the Team (The Curve Ground Floor)
Feeling sporty, or want to try something new. Come and find out about all the brilliant sports facilities and clubs at Teesside. Whether you want to join the gym, fancy taking a dance class, have a go on our climbing wall, or make new mates at the football club, Teesside sport has so much for you. Come and chat to us to find out more.

10.00am - 2.00pm
Get to know your campus
Join our team in the campus heart to have a walk around our lovely campus, showing you our key buildings to help you settle in.

10.00am - 2.00pm
Fika Time (Student Life Lounge)
Need a break from all of the freshers chaos, why not head to our Fika and have a coffee with some fellow students.

10.00am - 3.00pm
Student Futures & Unitemps - Meet the Team (Student Life Ground Floor)
Come and meet the lovely Student Futures & Unitemps team to chat all things volunteering, part time jobs, CV workshops and get thinking about the skills you want to build whilst being a student here at Teesside.

11.00am - 1.00pm
Write Proper (Centuria Foyer)
Feeling a bit anxious about academic writing, and getting the writing right. Then come down and have a chat with the Student Success team to help set you off on the right track.

11.00am - 2.00pm
Uni Myth Busting (Library Entrance)
Think you know what uni life is really like? Come on down to the library for a fun-filled myth-busting stall where we separate the truth from the tall tales.

11.00am - 2.00pm
Get your craft on with our Welfare Team (Student Life Ground Floor)
Come and chat to our lovely Welfare Team and get your craft on, and find out all about the support availible at Teesside.

11.00am - 3.00pm
Find a GP (Student Life)
Come and register with a GP.

1.00pm - 3.00pm
Get Sporty - Meet the Team (The Curve Ground Floor)
Feeling sporty, or want to try something new. Come and find out about all the brilliant sports facilities and clubs at Teesside. Whether you want to join the gym, fancy taking a dance class, have a go on our climbing wall, or make new mates at the football club, Teesside sport has so much for you. Come and chat to us to find out more.

1.00pm - 4.00pm
Globe Café (Salvation Army Building)
Need a break from all of the Freshers chaos, why not head to Globe Café for a cuppa and a slice of their famous cake

2.00pm - 4.00pm
Timetable Clinic (Student Life 1.08)
Need to chat to a member of staff about your timetable. Come to 1.08 on the first floor of Student Life. They'll be able to answer your Timetable queries.

8.00pm - late
Karaoke (The Terrace - 1st Floor SU)
Whether you're a ballad junkie or a lyrical genius, we've got the songs for you! Join us for the first karaoke night of the year. Rock, Rap, Indie, Metal, Country... we've got it all. Have you got what it takes to get up and sing a song for everyone. Join us for our weekly karaoke night here in the Terrace bar but get down early as song requests fill up quickly.

 

All Day
Table Tennis and Games (Library Expo space)
Do you love an old school game of ping pong, then come down to the exhibiton space in the Library. We've got a variety of games for you to play. So bring one of you new mates and show them who's the boss at Connect 4, or come on your own and get to meet some new friends.

10.00am - 2.00pm
Get to know your campus
Join our team in the campus heart to have a walk around our lovely campus, showing you our key buildings to help you settle in.

10.00am - 2.00pm
Fika Time (Student Life Lounge)
Need a break from all of the freshers chaos, why not head to our Fika and have a coffee with some fellow students.

10.00am - 3.00pm
Student Futures & Unitemps - Meet the Team (Student Life Ground Floor)
Come and meet the lovely Student Futures & Unitemps team to chat all things volunteering, part time jobs, CV workshops and get thinking about the skills you want to build whilst being a student here at Teesside.

10.00am - 6.00pm
TUSU Freshers House Plant Sale (Outside TUSU - Campus Heart)
The Freshers House Plant Sale is back for 2025. Brighten up any space at low prices. Choose from a great selection and range of sizes outside the Teesside University SU Building all day.

11.00am - 12.00pm
Mental health & Disability drop in / meet & greet / walkabout (Student Life)
Meet the Mental Health and Disability Team and chat to them about all of the support available at Teesside.

11.00am - 3.00pm
Find a GP (Student Life)
Come and register with a GP.

1.00pm - 4.00pm
Globe Café (Salvation Army Building)
Need a break from all of the Freshers chaos, why not head to Globe Café for a cuppa and a slice of their famous cake

4.00pm
TUSU Pool Competiton (The Terrace - 1st Floor SU)
Win some prizes at our TUSU Pool Competition. Join us in The Terrace for our Fresher's Pool Competition and battle it out to win some prizes. There will also be additional surprise prizes given out throughout the competition.

 

Tuesday
23 September

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10.00am - 4.00pm
Finance Drop in (Student Life Lounge)
Need some finance advice from our Finance Advisors. Come and have a chat with the team.

11.00am - 12.00pm
Mental health and disability drop-in (Student Life)
Meet the Mental Health and Disability Team and chat to them about all of the support available at Teesside.

11.00am - 2.00pm
Student Success Showcase (SLB Expo space)
Want to start your university journey on the right foot? Then come down and hear about all the amazing Student Success opportunities availible to you. Whether you want to hear about academic support, getting involved in Student Voice, becoming a Course Rep, learning about maths support, or you just want to chat to the team about how you can make the most out of your time here, then this is for you! Student Success will be in SLB from 11.00am - 2.00pm so come and have a chat with the team. They'll be in yellow - you can't miss them!

 

10.00am - 2.00pm
£1 Clothing sale (Student Life)
Come on down to our clothing sale and bag yourself a bargain and help staff and students with the cost of living along with supporting a local charity.

10.00am - 4.00pm
Finance Drop in (Student Life Lounge)
Need some finance advice from our Finance Advisors. Come and have a chat with the team.

10.30am - 3.00pm
Get your craft on with our Welfare Team (Student Life Ground Floor)
Come and chat to our lovely Welfare Team and get your craft on, and find out all about the support available at Teesside.

11.00am - 1.00pm
First Gen - First Brew (1.15 Student Life)
Are you the first in your family to come to university? Come and have a chat with the Student Success Team about how we can support first generation students, and celebrate getting your place at Teesside.

12.00pm - 1.00pm
Disability Drop In (Student Life)
Meet the Disability Team and chat to them about all of the support available at Teesside.

 

10.00am - 3.00pm
Student Futures & UniTemps -Meet the Team (Student Life Ground Floor)
Come and meet the lovely Student Futures & Unitemps team to chat all things volunteering, part time jobs, CV workshops and get thinking about the skills you want to build whilst being a student here at Teesside.

10.00am - 10.30am
Benefits of Volunteering (Online workshop)
Join this session to find out all about volunteering and the benefits to you and the community. We will show you which organisations the University works with and what types of volunteering opportunities are available to you. Book your place via the Student Futures Portal: https://studentfutures.tees.ac.uk/unauth

10.00am - 4.00pm
Finance Drop in (Student Life Lounge)
Need some finance advice from our Finance Advisors. Come and have a chat with the team.

12.00pm - 1.00pm
Wellbeing Wednesdays (SLB Ground Floor)
Meet the Mental Health Advisors. Come down and chat to them about the support that's available at Teesside.

3.00pm - 4.00pm
Work Ready Wednesday: 7 steps to career success workshop (Online workshop)
Are you a final-year student or recent graduate seeking direction in your career journey? Join our workshop designed to equip you with essential tools for successful job hunting. Book your place via the Student Futures Portal: https://studentfutures.tees.ac.uk/unauth

 

All Day
Student Futures and Uni Temps - Meet the Team (Student Life Ground Floor)
Come and meet the lovely Student Futures and Uni Temps Team to chat all things volunteering, part time jobs, CV workshops and get thinking about the skills you want to build whilst being a student here at Teesside.

10.00am - 2.00pm
Finance Drop in (Student Life Lounge)
Need some finance advice from our Finance Advisors. Come and have a chat with the team.

11.00am - 12.00pm
Mental health and disability drop in (Student Life)
Meet the Mental Health and Disability Team and chat to them about all of the support availible at Teesside.

11.00am - 1.00pm
Mature Student Brew (1.15 Student Life)
Are you a mature student looking to form new friendships? Join us and fellow students for a meet-up designed to help you connect, gain support, and build your community. Whether you're returning to education, balancing studies with family life, or just looking for friendly faces, this is your space.

12.00pm - 1.00pm
Queer Cuppa (Student Life Expo)
Come on down to Student Life to hear all the incredible LGBTQ+ activities that you can get involved in at Teesside and beyond. Whether you identify as Queer or an ally, come and have a cuppa with us and find out how you can get involved to keep Teesside a safe space for our LGBTQ+ community.

 

All Day
Student Futures and Uni Temps - Meet the Team (Student Life Ground Floor)
Come and meet the Student Futures and Uni Temps team to chat all things volunteering, part time jobs, CV workshops and get thinking about the skills you want to build whilst being a student here at Teesside.

10.00am - 4.00pm
Finance Drop in (Student Life Lounge)
Need some finance advice from our Finance Advisors. Come and have a chat with the team.

11.00am - 12.00pm
Mental health and disability drop in (Student Life)
Meet the Mental Health and Disability Team and chat to them about all of the support available at Teesside.

 

10.00am - 4.00pm
Finance Drop in (Student Life Lounge)
Need some finance advice from our Finance Advisors. Come and have a chat with the team

11.00am - 1.00pm
Meet Student Success (SLB Foyer)
Student Success will be downstairs in Student Life chatting to new students, so come down and meet the team, and find out how you can make the most of your time at Teesside.

 

10.00am - 4.00pm
Finance Drop in (Student Life Lounge)
Need some finance advice from our Finance Advisors. Come and have a chat with the team

12.00pm - 2.00pm
Queer Cuppa (Library Events space)
Come on down to Student Life to hear all the incredible LGBTQ+ activities that you can get involved in at Teesside and beyond. Whether you identify as Queer or an ally, come and have a cuppa with us and find out how you can get involved to keep Teesside a safe space for our LGBTQ+ community.

 

10.00am - 4.00pm
Finance Drop in (Student Life Lounge)
Need some finance advice from our Finance Advisors. Come and have a chat with the team

 

10.00am - 4.00pm
Finance Drop in (Student Life Lounge)
Need some finance advice from our Finance Advisors. Come and have a chat with the team

11.00am - 1.00pm
Meet Student Success (Library Foyer)
Student Success will be downstairs in Student Life chatting to new students, so come down and meet the team, and find out how you can make the most of your time at Teesside.

11.00am - 2.00pm
Craft and Connect (SLB Foyer)
Whether you're a crafting pro, a board game enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this event is perfect for you. With fun-filled activities like bracelet making, keyring crafting and a variety of board games. All materials will be provided, so just bring your creativity.

 

10.00am - 4.00pm
Finance Drop in (Student Life Lounge)
Need some finance advice from our Finance Advisors. Come and have a chat with the team

 

Students' Union

Teesside University Students' Union (TUSU) can be found opposite The Curve and next to Teesside University Library in the Campus Heart.


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Teesside is a really nice university and environment. I've met a lot of international students and made a lot of friends. Remember to always be yourself!

Ronke Ogundipe
Master of Business Administration (Applied), 2023

Get involved in a society, I met most of my friends there, ended up running the society, and I can say it was the most fantastic social experience ever!

Eliza Calcraft
BA (Hons) 2D Animation and Stop Motion, 2023

I was a student ambassador which got me involved in a lot of things, including a residential in Durham helping children from local schools. The ambassador role definitely opened up opportunities.

Stephen Eckersall
BA (Hons) Sports Marketing and Management, 2023

Use the library facilities, especially the tutors in the library, they can help check through work before it is submitted, and they gave me some really good tips.

Anna Carruthers
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, 2023

The disability support that I accessed in my third year was amazing. If you have any disabilities or queries the team will help you out.

Sophie Wood
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science, 2023

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