US/UK/Canada

Share

About Us

Teesside University generates and applies knowledge that contributes to the economic, social and cultural success of students, partners and the communities we serve. Through education enriched by research, innovation, and engagement with business and the professions, we transform lives and economies.

Links

Pick a time period -
Tags ( Active)

Wildlife expert puts Teesside University research in the spotlight

The dark world of the illegal wildlife trade will be explored by forensic scientist Dr Desiré Dalton in the second of Teesside University’s Spotlight series.Dr Dalton, who has a wealth of experience working with wildlife, will share how international crime syndicates use sophisticated methods to take advantage of transport networks, the internet and social media to trade in animals and plants.  Hidden in Plain Sight examines the magnitude of this practice and looks at what is being done to curb this illicit trade and protect animals and their habitats. · Hidden in Plain Sight can be

Teesside University students creating AI controlled self-driving car

Students from Teesside University are helping to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) controlled self-driving car, with testing sessions already taking place on campus.Led by Dr Alexander Ellin in the University’s School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies, the team of students and staff are creating the AI controlled car as a test vehicle to help students compete in the renowned IMECHE engineering competition Formula Student. The Formula Student competition, held each year at legendary motor racing circuit Silverstone, is Europe's best known educational engineering

Supporting Nigerian farmers by transforming food waste into valuable material

Academics from Teesside University are collaborating with counterparts in Nigeria on a groundbreaking project to turn food waste into a valuable material used to restore the environment and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The University is teaming up the University of Ibadan and Niji group, a Nigerian agricultural company, to deliver an African Agricultural Knowledge Transfer Partnership (AA KTP) project, looking at how waste from the cassava plant can be used to produce biochar. Biochar is a charcoal-like product which has multiple useful properties including

International partnership signed with prestigious American research institute

Teesside University’s commitment to the net zero agenda has been further strengthened by forging a partnership with one of the world’s leaders in decarbonisation. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Teesside University’s Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Illinois), will focus on joint research and teaching expertise, opportunities for student placements and projects, and promote staff development. This alliance builds on an initial connection formed in 2022 when Teesside was

Teesside University academics join prestigious network of emerging leaders

Two academics from Teesside University have been appointed to the UK Young Academy, a national network comprising talented researchers, innovators and industry professionals.The UK Young Academy (UKYA) identifies, connects and develops early-career professionals who are committed to making a real difference to the world and addressing societal issues through their work. Professor Antonia Liguori and Dr Imrose Muhit from Teesside University are among the 32 newest members of the network, joining representatives from a wide range of sectors including policy, education and archaeology.

Curatorial studies culminating with international art exhibition

The British Council has invited two Teesside University students to travel to Italy to attend an internationally renowned art exhibition as part of a prestigious fellowship.Faiza Faiq and Caitlin McHugh are attending the Venice Biennale, one of the world’s largest and most important exhibitions for art, architecture, cinema, music, dance and theatre. The MA Curating (with Advanced Practice) students from Teesside University’s School of Arts & Creative Industries were invited after receiving the prestigious Venice Fellowship from the British Council, which commissions the biennale’s

Moving words chosen to highlight LGBTQ+ History Month Award

A thought-provoking and moving poem by student nurse Mac McClelland has been chosen as the winner of Teesside University’s 2024 Allison Rosewood LGBTQ+ History Month Award.Mac composed the poem for a writing competition, organised by the University’s LGBTQ+ Focus Group, as part of LGBTQ+ History Month. Competition entries were based on the idea of a world where Section 28 never existed. In the UK, Section 28 was a law, which was in place between 1988 and 2003, to ‘prohibit the promotion of homosexuality’ by local authorities including local councils, social workers, and schools. This

Teesside University serving a Pint of Science in Darlington

Members of the public are to be given the opportunity to access cutting-edge insights into the world of bioscience and healthcare as a popular science festival comes to a North East town for the first time. Led by academics and partners from Teesside University’s National Horizons Centre, the popular Pint of Science festival will be taking place at The Forum in Darlington on 13 and 15 May. The worldwide science festival takes place in 41 towns and cities across the UK and offers the opportunity for people to access the world of academia in an informal and relaxed atmosphere by

High praise for Teesside University’s innovative approach to training the teachers of tomorrow

Teesside University’s innovative Initial Teacher Training programmes have been praised for using effective partnerships to develop resilient teachers for the Tees Valley region, by a government inspectorate. The University received an overall ‘Good’ rating by the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) . Ofsted inspectors visited Teesside University in February 2024 to assess its courses and approach against rigorous national standards. They reviewed the University’s Primary, Secondary, and Further Education age-

Developing an international consensus on future pandemic preparedness

A pioneering international collaboration, led jointly by a Teesside University academic, has identified new research priorities needed to prepare for a future global pandemic.The seminal work has involved 80 academics, from universities across the world, who have identified leading research priorities needed for strengthening future pandemic preparedness and response across countries. Uniquely, the paper also compares research priorities identified by the Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) method with those generated by the artificial intelligence (AI) large language

Call for curatorial volunteers for film tracing coalmining history

A Teesside University academic is calling for volunteers to get involved in the creation of a new film about the region’s coalmining history.Dr Ben Lamb, Senior Lecturer in Media in the University’s School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law, has commissioned Yorkshire and North East Film Archives to produce a short film on the story of coal and its connection with communities across the North East of England, bringing together over a century of archive footage. The film, In the Veins: Coal Communities, will continue conversations around the 40[th] anniversary of the miners’ strikes,

University’s support for business recognised with national accreditation

Teesside University’s commitment to delivering the highest quality service to its customers has been recognised with a prestigious accolade.For the eighth time in succession, the University has been awarded the Putting the Customer First accreditation in recognition of its excellent customer and business services. The national accreditation, launched by Customer First UK, recognises those organisations which put the customer at the heart of what they do and make customer service excellence a priority. Teesside University has a strong commitment to the Putting the Customer First values

Brave civil war volunteers inspire poet’s latest work

The brave sacrifice made by volunteers from our region who journeyed to Spain in the mid-1930s to fight the forces of fascism has inspired a new collection of poems by a Teesside University academic.Published author, poet and creative writing lecturer Dr Bob Beagrie has a new collection of poems based on the local heroes from Teesside who were among the thousands of British and Irish people who volunteered to fight Franco and his fascists in the Spanish Civil War. Bob has developed his poems into a spoken word piece, which he will perform at the launch of his new collection, Romanceros,

Future vaccine makers to get VR-assisted training centre of excellence

Future medicine and vaccine makers will be able to develop their skills using virtual reality thanks to a new national Centre of Excellence being supported by Teesside University. The University, through its National Horizons Centre, has joined a consortium of UK higher education institutions to deliver training and outreach materials and programmes that address skills demands in the life sciences sector. The RESILIENCE Centre of Excellence for UK Medicines Manufacturing Skills is being led by the University of Birmingham and has received £4.5m of funding from Innovate UK and

Teesside University collaborates with industry partners to advance net zero goals

A groundbreaking project being carried out by academics at Teesside University, in collaboration with partners in industry, is investigating the pivotal role of futuristic chemicals in achieving net zero emissions in the UK.The University is working with Northern Gas Networks (NGN) and Frazer-Nash Consultancy on a feasibility study investigating the potential of using chemical hydrides as a means of storing hydrogen. The project, called PATCH (Production and Long Term Containment of Hydrides), is funded by energy network users and consumers through the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), an

Excellence award for student-led chiropractic clinic at Teesside University

A new student-led chiropractic clinic at Teesside University has been recognised with an industry excellence award.The Clinical Management Quality Mark (CMQM), awarded by The Royal College of Chiropractors, recognises excellence in terms of operating within a structured and managed clinical environment. The award demonstrates excellence in a range of areas, including patient satisfaction, management procedures and operational policy. The student-led chiropractic clinic opened in May 2023 and is part of the University’s Health & Wellbeing Hub, which provides clinical services to

Developing sustainable wind turbine generators

Academics from Teesside University are advancing research in next-generation offshore wind turbine technology through a ground-breaking collaboration. Teesside University has secured Advanced Knowledge Transfer (AKT) funding from Innovate UK to work with Time To ACT plc’s subsidiary green energy company Greenspur Wind Limited, to develop permanent magnet generators (PMG) that do not rely on rare earth materials. Rare earth magnets play a crucial role in clean energy technologies like electric vehicles and offshore wind turbines. However, the increasing demand for these

Unique service offers support for people in family courts

Vulnerable people who do not have access to legal advice in a North East family court are being given support thanks to Teesside University law students. Teesside University Law Clinic will have a base at family court sessions at Middlesbrough Family Court to offer emotional support and procedural advice to people who are representing themselves in private law family cases. The initiative is the one of only two similar schemes in the whole country and the only one in the North of England. The Law Clinic, which offers free community legal services, has been given special

Celebrating International Women’s Day on campus

Teesside University is marking International Women’s Day (IWD) with a series of activities across the campus to champion its community of inspiring female students, graduates and staff.The theme for this year’s IWD, on Friday 8 March, is Inspire Inclusion, with Teesside University events planned to celebrate the achievement of women, raise awareness about discrimination, and take action to drive gender equality. Helen Cutting, Executive Director of Legal and Governance Services & University Secretary, and Executive Champion for Gender Equality, said: “As a University we have such a

Scholarships drive student success in AI and data science

Students offered scholarships to study artificial intelligence (AI) and data science at Teesside University have shared how the support is helping them to progress in their careers.Teesside University launched 20 scholarships last year to support students from under-represented backgrounds to study postgraduate degrees in AI and data science. Teesside was one of 30 UK institutions chosen by the Office for Students (OfS) to receive a share of £8.1m funding from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Office for Artificial Intelligence (OAI) to tackle digital

Double boost for apprenticeships at Teesside University

Teesside University has received funding of almost £400,000 to further expand and diversify its Professional Apprenticeship offer. The University is one of the first recipients of funding from wave one of the Office for Students (OfS) £40m degree apprenticeships fund, launched in September. Successful bidders had to demonstrate they could deliver projects that could increase uptake in apprenticeships and improve the diversity of students. Teesside University will use the OfS funding to deliver a string of new Professional Apprenticeships in Science Industry Process and Plant

Supporting sustainable meat alternative production

A research partnership with Teesside University has helped one of the world’s leading producers of meat alternatives diversify its business and incorporate new skills within its workforce. Marlow Foods, which manufactures Quorn meat-substitute products, undertook a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University to drive the sustainability and quality of its protein.  The successful collaboration was then transferred as part of the R&D projects in the new business unit in the company, Marlow Ingredients, which will supply other food manufacturers with the high-

Rob returns to Middlesbrough roots to share F1 career insight

A leading name in the world of Formula 1 motor racing is returning to his Middlesbrough roots to share insight into his fast-paced career.Former F1 race engineer Rob Smedley has 30 years of experience in the world of motor racing, having worked with multiple F1 teams including Jordan, Ferrari and Williams. After spending time in roles as F1 consultant and director of data systems, developing and deploying data strategy for the sport, Rob went on to become the CEO and founder of motorsport engineering business, Smedley Group. Rob was awarded an honorary Doctor of Professional Studies

There are no items matching the current filter
There are no more items matching the current filter
Back to top

Subscribe

Media