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Teesside University Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Croney OBE announces retirement

Professor Paul Croney OBE, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Teesside University, who has announced he will be retiring in August 2026.. Link to Professor Paul Croney OBE, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Teesside University, who has announced he will be retiring in August 2026..

Teesside University has today announced that Professor Paul Croney OBE will retire from his role as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive at the end of August 2026, following more than ten years of transformative leadership.

8 Sep 2025

Teesside University has been shortlisted for Times Higher Education University of the Year. Link to Teesside University has been shortlisted for Times Higher Education University of the Year.

Teesside University shortlisted for prestigious University of the Year award

Teesside University has been shortlisted for the highly coveted Times Higher Education University of the Year award, a recognition that celebrates outstanding performance, innovation, and impact across the UK’s higher education sector.

4 Sep 2025

Teesside University leads global student innovation in international hackathon

Teesside University has spearheaded an international hackathon, bringing together over 100 students from four global partner institutions to co-create social enterprise solutions addressing global challenges.

21 Aug 2025

Ten talented student-athletes from Egypt enjoyed a Championship football experience at the University and Middlesbrough Football Club. . Link to Ten talented student-athletes from Egypt enjoyed a Championship football experience at the University and Middlesbrough Football Club. .

Egyptian-athletes visit the University and Middlesbrough Football Club to experience life as Championship footballers

Aged 15-16, the students won the British Educational Services Group (BESA) football tournament in Cairo, which features hundreds of competitors from high schools across the city. The tournament winners were awarded a free visit to the UK, to visit the University, stay on campus, explore the local area, meet staff, and experience the culture.

19 Aug 2025

Teesside Universty has been awarded the Daily Mail Modern University of the Year Award 2026. Link to Teesside Universty has been awarded the Daily Mail Modern University of the Year Award 2026.

Teesside University crowned as Modern University of the Year 2026

Teesside University has been crowned as the best modern university in the country in a major national award which highlights the transformative impact of its learning and teaching, setting a new benchmark for modern universities across the country.

14 Aug 2025