To any woman engineer or future engineer reading this, As we approach International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), we celebrate the achievements, contributions, and impact of women in engineering and technology. While this is a moment to recognise progress, it also gives us a chance to pause, reflect, and look ahead. This year, INWED can … Continue reading “An open letter to women in engineering”
Category: STUDENT LIFE
What happens on graduation day?
Graduation day is a special day for university students. It’s a day to celebrate all the hard work that’s led to your academic achievement and marks the end of your university journey (for now, at least!). To make sure you get the most out of your day, it’s important to be prepared. In this blog, … Continue reading “What happens on graduation day?”
8 photo ops to help you capture graduation
Class of 2025 – you’re finally here. Your hard work has brought you to your graduation ceremony, and we can’t wait to celebrate your academic achievements at Teesside University. To help you capture the moment, we’re sharing some inspo for your grad pics. After all, everyone loves a good photo op, right? Visit the flower … Continue reading “8 photo ops to help you capture graduation”
My eye-opening nursing placement in Vietnam
During the final year of her degree, mental health nursing student Katelyn travelled to Hue in Vietnam on a four-week elective placement to see the differences between healthcare in the UK and the developing world. Guest blog: Katelyn Bromley I am a third-year MSc Nursing Studies (Mental Health) student, and I have completed many placements … Continue reading “My eye-opening nursing placement in Vietnam”
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”
My autistic self: diagnosing a mental health professional
Guest blog: Nikita Shepherdson Autism is a neurological condition which affects how people interact, engage and communicate. Trainee clinical psychologist Nikita details her long journey to diagnosis and beyond, outlining her difficult childhood, mental health career and new best-selling book sharing the experiences of fellow autistic professionals. Hi. I’m Nikita, and I’m a 28-year-old, autistic … Continue reading “My autistic self: diagnosing a mental health professional”
Unpacking my summer abroad in Malaysia
Thinking about stamping your passport through Teesside University’s exciting study abroad programmes? Find out what you can expect with events management student Tee as they unpack their trip to Malaysia, from quad biking in the jungle to quality time with elephants… Guest blog: Tee Bramley Tee is no stranger to studying abroad, having spent a … Continue reading “Unpacking my summer abroad in Malaysia”