It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Leave the coats at home and let your outfit have the full spotlight, because summer is here. Fashion student Hanan is back for the final part of her year-long series. After guiding you through the fashion trends that shaped autumn, winter and spring dressing, she’s ending on … Continue reading “7 fashion trends to uplift your university wardrobe this summer”
Category: LIFESTYLE
6 LGBTQ+ books to read this Pride Month and forever
Like so many other artistic mediums, literature too has played an incredibly important role in documenting stories about the LGBTQ+ community. This Pride Month, Talking Teesside has collaborated with members of the University’s LGBTQ+ Focus Group to bring you a list of 6 LGBTQ+ books to add to your reading list. 1. The Hidden Case … Continue reading “6 LGBTQ+ books to read this Pride Month and forever”
10 must-sees to add to your watch list this Pride Month
If you’re anything like me, finding something to watch can take just as long as the watching itself. So, this Pride Month, we’re sparing you the scroll with our ready-made watch list. Join us as we count down 10 must-see movies, series and documentaries with gripping LGBTQ+ stories that you need to see, like, now. … Continue reading “10 must-sees to add to your watch list this Pride Month”
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”
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”
10 underrated Christmas songs to add to your playlist – according to a music lecturer
Guest blog: Steve Jones Senior Lecturer in Music Production at Teesside University, Dr Steve Jones takes us on a whistle-stop tour of his Christmas playlist ahead of the big day. You won’t find Mariah or Bublé on this playlist… And while it wouldn’t be Christmas without them, I’m focusing specifically on those special festive songs … Continue reading “10 underrated Christmas songs to add to your playlist – according to a music lecturer”