Whether you’re hosting a party or cooking a big dinner with your flatmates, you might be thinking about decorating for Christmas. The good news? You don’t need a big budget to make your student halls feel festive. With a little creativity and some teamwork, you can turn your space into a winter wonderland without breaking … Continue reading “8 budget-friendly ways to deck the (student) halls”
Category: LIFESTYLE
Research into police guidelines for child witnesses
Being asked to identify a crime suspect in a police lineup must be a daunting task for anyone – so imagine how difficult it must be for a child. In this guest blog, Teesside University PhD student Georgia Wright shares insight into a research project she is leading which could revolutionise police guidelines when child … Continue reading “Research into police guidelines for child witnesses”
10 must-see Christmas movies to add to your watch list – according to a film expert
Guest blog: Ben Lamb Senior Lecturer in Media at Teesside University, Dr Ben Lamb offers insight into what makes the most magical, moving and memorable Christmas movies. Picture the scene. You’ve gone home for the winter vacation and are snuggling under a blanket on the sofa with your nearest and dearest in your Christmas jammies. … Continue reading “10 must-see Christmas movies to add to your watch list – according to a film expert”
Flippin’ pain through digital storytelling
Persistent pain is a reality for millions of people, shaping everyday lives in ways often unseen. It impacts between 30% to 50% of people across the UK and is the biggest cause of disability, yet public misconceptions about persistent pain are common and can be a significant barrier to good management. Teesside University academics are … Continue reading “Flippin’ pain through digital storytelling”
5 reasons to start journalling
Teesside University student Chiedozie Young shares the benefits of journalling and how it has positively impacted his life, using some of his own original illustrations. Guest blog: Chiedozie Young Chiedozie is a 2D Animation/Stop Motion student at Teesside University. You can follow more of his work at @chiyoungart. You may have heard a lot about … Continue reading “5 reasons to start journalling”
7 fashion trends to uplift your university wardrobe this summer
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”
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”