I know what you might be thinking – the CV is dead, right? Wrong! While it’s true recruitment has become more creative in recent years, with organisations creating their own digital forms and requesting the likes of video applications, there is still a place for the humble CV. Your CV is a brilliant opportunity to … Continue reading “11 tips for CV success”
Category: STUDENT LIFE
What’s On at the Students’ Union | May
Is your May social calendar looking a little empty? We’ve got you covered. Our jam-packed line-up of events will give you plenty to enjoy before you break up for summer, from our classic quizzes to the unmissable BIG SUMMER SENDOFF… Monday Night Quiz – Kids’ TV Special | 1 May Was SpongeBob SquarePants constantly on … Continue reading “What’s On at the Students’ Union | May”
365 days in fashion: My placement year
Education is important – but sometimes, you can’t beat that real world experience you get outside of the classroom. Fortunately, it is possible to find the perfect balance of both, as Joyce discovered. Originally from Malaysia, Joyce came to the north east to study fashion design at Teesside University. She opted to extend her studies … Continue reading “365 days in fashion: My placement year”
Is breakfast really that important?
At some point or other you’ve probably heard someone tell you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but is that actually true? Read on for some of the benefits of breakfast that might surprise you, and find out about a free programme that emphasises the importance of breakfast for students run … Continue reading “Is breakfast really that important?”
The eco-friendly period products you need to know about
Periods. They’ve been around for as long as we have. But if you think the idea of reusable menstrual products is a new one, think again. Long before the invention of recognised period products like tampons and pads, the use of simple rags or cloths was standard. It was only during the Victorian era that … Continue reading “The eco-friendly period products you need to know about”
What’s On at the Students’ Union | April
We know that April can be a particularly stressful time with deadlines looming, but getting out and socialising is a great way to reduce stress levels which can help with your work and improve your mental health. So why not step out for ‘Middlesbrough’s sparkliest party’, or get away from it all with a visit … Continue reading “What’s On at the Students’ Union | April”
How moving to Teesside led me to embark on a whole new journey
When Jo Booth relocated to Teesside from her native Sheffield back in 2019, it set her on a completely new path. She immersed herself in village life in her new Skinningrove surroundings, took up photography and enrolled at university Jo, who is 53 and originally from Nottinghamshire, shares with Talking Teesside how she has “gradually … Continue reading “How moving to Teesside led me to embark on a whole new journey”
Life as a dental student: Treating my first patient
Having spent weeks peering for second year students on the student dental clinic, dental hygiene student and committee helper for Teesside University’s Dental Society, Christy Olsen, found herself pining to get started on her own clinical journey on the first day of her second year at uni. Guest blog: Christy Olsen, Dental Hygiene student Christy … Continue reading “Life as a dental student: Treating my first patient”
The power of Teesside women
Has anyone has ever told you, ‘you can’t do that – you’re a girl!’ or ‘that’s a man’s job’? Chances are if you’re a woman, you’ll have heard it at some point in your life. And the fact is that women and girls in the Tees Valley are some of the most unheard in the … Continue reading “The power of Teesside women”
How I discovered cheerleading, pursued my passion and met my husband at Teesside University
Laura Pennicott has come a long way since her days as a Wildcats cheerleader during her studies at Teesside University. It was there that she discovered her passion and met her husband, Lewis. The pair went on to establish Evolution Athletics, a cheer team based in the North East, which has reached new heights and … Continue reading “How I discovered cheerleading, pursued my passion and met my husband at Teesside University”