{"id":3922,"date":"2025-01-17T11:05:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T11:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/?p=3922"},"modified":"2025-01-29T14:51:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T14:51:09","slug":"a-brief-history-of-teesside-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tees.ac.uk\/talkingteesside\/2025\/01\/17\/a-brief-history-of-teesside-university\/","title":{"rendered":"A brief history of Teesside University"},"content":{"rendered":"

The story of Teesside University began almost 100 years ago, when it was originally established as Constantine Technical College. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Since then, there have been plenty of changes. <\/span>So, we\u2019re looking back at some of the main milestones in its rich history.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Black<\/span><\/p>\n

1930: Constantine Technical College<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Teesside University started out in Middlesbrough as Constantine Technical College, offering subjects such as metallurgy, engineering, chemistry and art.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was named after a local shipping magnate who helped finance its construction and<\/span> formally opened by the Prince of Wales on Wednesday 2 July 1930, who became King Edward VIII six years later. He went on to abdicate the throne and marry divorcee Wallis Simpson.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Waterhouse<\/span><\/p>\n

1960s: Waterhouse building\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Constantine Technical College acquired the historic Waterhouse building in the 1960s.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was built in 1877 by Alfred Waterhouse, the architect behind the Natural History Museum in London, and used as Middlesbrough High School.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Grade II listed building remains to be a focal point in Teesside University\u2019s campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Teesside
Image: My Town My Future<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1969: Teesside Polytechnic<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In 1969, Constantine Technical College became the thirteenth polytechnic in Britain.<\/span><\/p>\n

The upgrade allowed for further expansions to the campus and the curriculum and ensured that students were prepared to meet the business and industrial needs of the region.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Teesside
Image: My Town My Future<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1970s: More building<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Teesside Polytechnic was growing, and t<\/span>he Clarendon and Stephenson buildings were opened in 1973 and 1976 respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

A library opened in 1977<\/span>. One year later, Teesside Polytechnic merged with Teesside College of Education and gained the Flatts Lane site.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Class<\/p>\n

1992: University status<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Teesside Polytechnic achieved university status in 1992. <\/span><\/p>\n

The change came to reflect its strong academic offering, meet the demand for higher education across the country and help to address the divide between polytechnics and existing universities.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was at this time that the polytechnic officially became known as the University of Teesside.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Teesside<\/span><\/p>\n

2009: Name change<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To reflect its growth, the University of Teesside developed a new visual identity complete with a new name and logo. Thus, Teesside University was born.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was a busy year for the University, as it was also named University of the Year by Times Higher Education.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Darlington<\/p>\n

2011: Darlington campus<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Another expansion for Teesside University came when it developed a site close to its main campus in Middlesbrough.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Darlington campus was established to grow the University\u2019s presence in the region and offer more educational opportunities to its people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, the Darlington campus is primarily focused on delivering courses within health and life sciences. It is home to Teesside University\u2019s National Horizons Centre, a centre of excellence for bioscience.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Students<\/p>\n

2015: Campus Heart<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Teesside University\u2019s ambitions to develop a pedestrianised Campus Heart on Southfield Road were realised in 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u00a330m project included landscaping, a living wall, a large digital screen and the iconic Curve building.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the time, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Paul Croney OBE said: “This is the biggest programme of development the University has seen and will completely change the look and atmosphere of the central campus.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

2023: To the capital<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Teesside University announced bold plans to launch a new campus in the capital in 2022 – and Teesside University London opened its doors the following year.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Based at London\u2019s Here East, at the former media centre for the Olympic Village, Teesside University London is bolstering global opportunities for students.<\/span><\/p>\n

Courses primarily revolve around digital technologies and enterprise.<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking back, Teesside University has certainly come a long way since 1930.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

And there\u2019s plenty to be looking forward to in the near future too. Our Digital Life building is almost ready to open, and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has pledged support for our ambitions to launch a Medical School.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Do you remember any of these milestones? Are there others which were significant to you? Let us know in the comments.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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