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How Teesside supports student mental health from someone who’s been there

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 by Guest Blogger

By Tracy.   When I started uni, I was excited, but also terrified. As an international student adjusting to a different country, everything felt new. But dealing with anxiety made it even tougher. I spent the first few weeks second-guessing […]

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What is Clearing really like?

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 by Guest Blogger

By Sophie Ball   I’ll be honest, Clearing wasn’t part of my original plan when I started to think about university. Like many students, I had a vision of how results day would go and what would come next. I […]

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Why I chose postgraduate study at Teesside University

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 by Guest Blogger

Hi, I’m Amy. I’m 32 and I recently graduated in MSc Digital Marketing. My journey to postgraduate study began in 2020, I’d worked in accountancy for almost ten years but had become unfulfilled in my role. The pandemic hit and […]

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Why a Foundation Degree was the perfect start to my university journey

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by Guest Blogger

By Suzanne Bird. Hi, I’m Suzanne, I’m 23 years old and a recent graduate from Teesside University. My journey through higher education has been a little different to many, especially after spending 2 years out of education. In 2021 I […]

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Would I succeed as a mature student on a postgraduate course?

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 by Julie

Mature students return to education to advance their career, become a subject expert or change career direction. Read about Jolene and Tom’s successful return, their challenges and rewards and how they juggled family commitments, work responsibilities, and the academic environment. […]

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How Teesside supports student mental health from someone who’s been there

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

By Tracy.   When I started uni, I was excited, but also terrified. As an international student adjusting to a different country, everything felt new. But dealing with anxiety made it even tougher. I spent the first few weeks second-guessing […]

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What is Clearing?

July 5, 2025June 25, 2025

Clearing is your chance to secure a place at university after the main UCAS deadline has passed. If you are offered a place through Clearing, you can still start uni this September.  Most universities offer places through Clearing across a […]

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What is Clearing really like?

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

By Sophie Ball   I’ll be honest, Clearing wasn’t part of my original plan when I started to think about university. Like many students, I had a vision of how results day would go and what would come next. I […]

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From student to researcher: How studying at Teesside helped me find my voice in public health

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

When I joined Teesside University in 2016 as a mature student, I had no idea how much it would change my life. I studied food science and nutrition as I was passionate about food, health and social justice. I didn’t […]

Why I chose to study – and stay – at Teesside University

June 24, 2025

Two years ago, I made a decision that would completely reshape my career and life trajectory — I started a full-time master’s in digital marketing at Teesside University. I was also working full-time and had just turned 40. It wasn’t […]

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What is a foundation year?

June 23, 2025

A foundation year might be the perfect first step for you if you’re thinking about university, but not quite ready for a full degree course. A foundation year gives you an extra year to build your skills, grow your confidence, […]

Student Suzanne on campus
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How to write a personal statement

June 16, 2025June 24, 2025

Writing a personal statement might seem daunting, but it’s about telling your story. Universities aren’t looking for perfect students. They’re looking for real people with passion, purpose, and potential. So, here are my top tips to help you write a […]

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Real uni study hacks: what got me through exam season

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025

Procrastinated for 3 hours but suddenly want to learn everything in 30 minutes? As a current uni student juggling school, part-time work and a barely there social life, I’ve tested every study hack, failed a few, and found what actually […]

Amy Williams
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Should I convert?

May 22, 2025May 29, 2025

Should I convert? Conversion: the act or process of changing something into a different state or form; synonyms include changeover, metamorphosis, transfiguration and transformation. Or more simply put … a postgraduate (PG) conversion course at Teesside is an opportunity to […]

Empowering local authorities to promote healthier food environments

May 9, 2025

Dr Helen Moore, Associate Professor (Research), and Amelia Lake, Professor of Public Health Nutrition, have recently contributed to the development of new online training, with an initiative to support healthier food environments. Imagine walking through your neighbourhood and noticing fewer […]

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