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Student Life Tips & Tricks

How I approach coursework as a Teesside University student

March 12, 2026 by Grace

Nobody likes rushing to finish assignments. As a student with an arts background, my assessments have been largely coursework-based.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed by coursework, you’re not alone. Here are some mistakes I’ve made in the past, along with the tips and tricks that have helped me learn to manage my coursework and get better grades.  My previous approach  Back in my pre-university days, I was really disorganised and couldn’t quite grasp the […]

Postgraduate Student Life Tips & Tricks

Balancing it all as a postgraduate student

February 11, 2026 by Grace

For many students, life doesn’t pause for a postgraduate degree.   You might be moving straight from undergraduate study or coming back to education after a break. Either way, there’s still work, family and everyday life to manage.  I’m balancing study alongside real life too, and I’ve learned quickly that postgraduate study is about […]

Applying Student Life Tips & Tricks

5 things to do before you submit your UCAS application

December 17, 2025 by Hannah

Submitting your UCAS application is one of the biggest moments in your university journey, after months of research, attending open events, drafting your personal statement, and searching for your perfect course, it all comes together with one click.    But before you hit that final submit button, it’s worth taking a step back […]

Courses Student Life

Spend my first semester as an optometry student with me

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 by Grace

Hi, I’m Beth and I am a first-year optometry student at Teesside University. The last 12 weeks have been very full on but enjoyable, with a mixture of lectures and practical lessons. No two days have been the same! It […]

Applying Student Life

Chloe’s tips to make your uni application stand out

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Guest Blogger

Applying to university is an exciting step, but with thousands of students submitting applications each year, how can you make yours stand out? When I was in college and applying to university, I remember how important my personal statement felt, […]

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What I Wish I Knew in My First Year of Uni

April 23, 2026

Hindsight really does change everything. Now that I’m a postgraduate student, I can look back at my first year of university with a lot more clarity than I had at the time. Back then, everything felt urgent. Every deadline felt […]

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What’s included in your University accommodation costs?

April 23, 2026

Moving into uni accommodation is exciting as you begin a new chapter in your life, but it can be a little daunting . And yes it can seem like there are so many things to consider, and that’s why our […]

2 minute read

What to do if your predicted grades are lower than expected

April 15, 2026

Don’t panic Getting lower predicted grades than you’d hoped for can feel discouraging, especially if you had your heart set on certain courses or universities. But it doesn’t mean you’ve missed your chance to start university this September – it […]

3 minute read

Seeing your future – our new Optometry Clinic

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Optometry is constantly evolving – and so is our clinic. Our Optometry Clinic expansion (opening this year) marks an exciting step forward for students and the public, bridging the gap between real-world practicality and classroom theory. The new clinic will help […]

2 minute read

Your route into nursing without an undergraduate nursing degree

April 1, 2026

Considering a nursing career but studied something else at undergraduate level? Not a problem – here’s how you can prepare yourself for a rewarding career.  You can study one of our MSc pre-registration nursing programmes and become a registered band 5 staff nurse in just two years. This is an accelerated route to professional registration, […]

2 minute read

How I approach coursework as a Teesside University student

March 12, 2026

Nobody likes rushing to finish assignments. As a student with an arts background, my assessments have been largely coursework-based.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed by coursework, you’re not alone. Here are some mistakes I’ve made in the past, along with the tips and tricks that have helped me learn to manage my coursework and get better grades.  My previous approach  Back in my pre-university days, I was really disorganised and couldn’t quite grasp the […]

3 minute read

Why consider a May intake as an international student?

February 24, 2026

Why our May intake could be a great choice for your Teesside journey Choosing when to begin your university adventure at Teesside is an exciting step—one that can shape your academic journey and future career. Our May intake is becoming […]

4 minute read

How to explore your options in Year 12

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Find your future fit How to explore your options in Year 12  You don’t need to have your whole future mapped out – but Year 12 is the perfect time to start exploring what excites you. Whether you already have […]

4 minute read

Balancing it all as a postgraduate student

February 11, 2026

For many students, life doesn’t pause for a postgraduate degree.   You might be moving straight from undergraduate study or coming back to education after a break. Either way, there’s still work, family and everyday life to manage.  I’m balancing study alongside real life too, and I’ve learned quickly that postgraduate study is about […]

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The future of skills in the Tees Valley: upcoming careers and how a degree apprenticeship can help you achieve them

February 2, 2026

The Tees Valley’s expanding job market presents exciting career opportunities across a range of sectors, and degree apprenticeships play a significant role in helping people gain the experience and industry insight needed to succeed.   Offering a blend of real-world experience and academic excellence, they are one of the most […]

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