7 fashion trends to refresh your university wardrobe this spring

Longer, warmer and brighter days are here. That means it’s time to lose those heavy winter layers and embrace the vibrant, fresh energy of spring fashion. Fashion student Hanan is back – experimenting with the newest styles and inviting us into her spring wardrobe to help you cultivate a look that works for you and … Continue reading “7 fashion trends to refresh your university wardrobe this spring”

Tracing the region’s rich coalmining history

Our region was once at the heart of the North East coalmining industry, playing a huge role in powering the industrial revolution. March 2025 also marks 40 years since the end of the mid-1980s miners’ strike. Media lecturer and filmmaker Dr Ben Lamb and Graham Relton, of Yorkshire and North East Film Archive, share in … Continue reading “Tracing the region’s rich coalmining history”

10 romantic movies to add to your watch list this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means love stories old and new are taking over our screens. Ahead of 14 February, film lecturer Dr Ben Lamb has put together a special watch list with 10 must-see romantic movies which are guaranteed to get you right in the feels. Spoiler alert – Leonardo DiCaprio … Continue reading “10 romantic movies to add to your watch list this Valentine’s Day”

6 ways to spread joy on Random Acts of Kindness Day

Each year, Random Acts of Kindness Day gives us an opportunity to reflect. Whether that’s focusing on what we’re already doing, or what more we could do, it’s an important day to spread positivity while inspiring others to do the same. We often see generous acts of kindness on social media platforms like TikTok and … Continue reading “6 ways to spread joy on Random Acts of Kindness Day”

Staying fit and healthy this flu season

We’re all too familiar with flu by now – fever, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, aches – and catching it can feel inevitable once the cold weather hits. We caught up with the Occupational Health team at Teesside University to learn more about the tried and tested tips for avoiding it, protecting others and staying fit … Continue reading “Staying fit and healthy this flu season”

A brief history of Teesside University

The story of Teesside University began almost 100 years ago, when it was originally established as Constantine Technical College. Since then, there have been plenty of changes. So, we’re looking back at some of the main milestones in its rich history. 1930: Constantine Technical College Teesside University started out in Middlesbrough as Constantine Technical College, … Continue reading “A brief history of Teesside University”

6 fashion trends to enhance your university wardrobe this winter

It’s the time of year when we find ourselves swapping the light jacket for the big coat and digging out the hats and scarves. But there’s a lot more to dressing for the season than meets the eye. Fashion student Hanan is back – exploring the latest trends, showing us her winter wardrobe staples and … Continue reading “6 fashion trends to enhance your university wardrobe this winter”

Networking women’s literary agency in South Asia

Dr Madeline Clements recently returned from trips to India and Pakistan where she co-convened workshops exploring the power of women’s writing to assert individual autonomy and inspire social and cultural change, and investigate challenges faced by women working to conserve landmark literary and art publications and ensure they remain accessible in future. The aim of … Continue reading “Networking women’s literary agency in South Asia”

Your guide to applying for a scholarship

The first time I came across the word ‘scholarship’, it was when the protagonist in an American teen movie received one, which meant they could finally study at the college they’d dreamed of since they were little. So, it’s easy to think of them as things that exist in a fictional world. But they’re actually … Continue reading “Your guide to applying for a scholarship”