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Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

Here some of our successful alumni detail how Teesside helped them on their career path.

Mohammed Azharuddin Siddiqui

Mohammed Azharuddin Siddiqui

MSc IT Management

I was a bit nervous about coming as an international student initially, but Teesside has a good mix of cultures which made me more comfortable.

Meet Mohammed Azharuddin Siddiqui  

Palak Arora

Palak Arora

MSc Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation

The course expanded my knowledge and helped me grow professionally in areas I never imagined. I did it, so can you.

Meet Palak Arora  

Neil Fatkin

Neil Fatkin

MA Journalism

The careers advice and guidance from my tutors regarding creating my CV and application letters has been significant in gaining interviews.

Meet Neil Fatkin  

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

BA (Hons) Journalism

I work as a social media executive at LADbible group, writing articles and interviewing some of the biggest names in sport.

Meet Jack Kenmare  

Yngvill Hopen

Yngvill Hopen

MA Concept Art for Games and Animation

My time at Teesside made me more confident in my work. It got me started with my contact network, which has been invaluable in the process of getting to where I am now.

Meet Yngvill Hopen  

Jennifer Crewdson

Jennifer Crewdson

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Teesside University developed my design thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging me to find surprising lateral solutions to briefs.

Meet Jennifer Crewdson  

John Atkins

John Atkins

BA Industrial Design and MSc Computer-Aided Engineering

It is one of the best universities in the world for creative industries and will continue to be so. Our lecturers were great at helping us succeed and linking us with industry.

Meet John Atkins  

Jordan Grimmer

Jordan Grimmer

MA Concept Art for Games and Animation

The thing I loved most about my time on the course was how I was able to really concentrate on developing the skills that I felt would help me progress into a future career.

Meet Jordan Grimmer  

Jono Tillson

Jono Tillson

BA (Hons) Computer Character Animation

I’ve got a great foundation on which to build on professionally, and it was a truly character-building experience.

Meet Jono Tillson   

Emma Bidgood

Emma Bidgood

MSc Advanced Home Futures

Teesside University is warm, welcoming and full of lots of incredible people, you'll be surprised how comfortable you feel here.

Meet Emma Bidgood  

David Coward

David Coward

MSc Fire and Major Incident Response

I now work as a nuclear defence manager for the Ministry of Defence, where I facilitate the production, design and maintenance of the current and future development of nuclear reactors

Meet David Coward  

Ellen Dudley

Ellen Dudley

BA (Hons) Computer Games Art

When I go to new studios I always know people through the connections I made at Animex - it's definitely made me feel at home in the industry.

Meet Ellen Dudley  

Jordan Rowcroft

Jordan Rowcroft

BA (Hons) Web and Multimedia

My time at University gave me the confidence and skills to achieve the goals I wanted from my choice in career.

Meet Jordan Rowcroft  

Husnain Imran

Husnain Imran

BSc (Hons) Computer and Digital Forensics

I use the skills I learned at university in my everyday work and will continue to use them throughout my career.

Meet Husnain Imran  

Channelle Gowland

Channelle Gowland

Diploma in Higher Education in Operating Department Practice

After visiting the campus and meeting the course tutors it was a no brainer, this was the place for me to study.

Meet Channelle Gowland  

Pete Ellis

Pete Ellis

MA Computer Games Art

Teesside University helped me get closer to my goals – from aspiring to work in the games industry to securing my first job.

Meet Pete Ellis  

Stuart Wareham

Stuart Wareham

BSc (Hons) Media Technology

I look back on my time with great fondness. Teesside University provided me with the greatest of life experiences.

Meet Stuart Wareham  

Steven Askham

Steven Askham

BA (Hons) Marketing

Both the course and the facilities at Teesside University were outstanding.

Meet Steven Askham  

Rebecca Pearce

Rebecca Pearce

BA (Hons) Visual Effects

I heard that Teesside was one of the best places to study visual effects so I visited an open day and that made my mind up.

Meet Rebecca Pearce  

Amani Ibrahimi

Amani Ibrahimi

BA (Hons) Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ Qualification

The course offered value for money – it’s got me where I am today, and without it I would not have been able to benefit from these fantastic opportunities.

Meet Amani Ibrahimi  

Sophie Winch

Sophie Winch

BA (Hons) Web and Multimedia

I now work for a well-respected Solicitors as a Human Resources Coordinator and feel that going to University has been the best decision I have ever made.

Meet Sophie Winch  

Neil Campbell

Neil Campbell

BA (Hons) English

I'd recommend it as a friendly place - both the university and town, with excellent, ambitious lecturers. It gave me a love of literature.

Meet Neil Campbell  

Rosemary Stubbs

Rosemary Stubbs

MA Cultural History

Being able to decide on how I wanted to develop my own study was the best thing about the course.

Meet Rosemary Stubbs  

Katherine Lindhorst

Katherine Lindhorst

MA Animation

The facilities at Teesside, including the motion capture studio, gave me valuable experience with technology that I would usually only encounter in industry.

Meet Katherine Lindhorst  

Hannah Cheetham

Hannah Cheetham

MA Multimedia Public Relations

The industry links at Teesside are so valuable in securing your first job out of university – which can be a scary prospect – but if you ask for it the help is there and always willingly given.

Meet Hannah Cheetham  

Michael Lazenby

Michael Lazenby

BSc (Hons) Web and Multimedia

The facilities available on campus had everything I needed when I needed it.

Meet Michael Lazenby  

Ben Wood

Ben Wood

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and MSc Criminal Investigation

I’ve developed so many skills that will help me in the future

Meet Ben Wood  

Michael Lojko

Michael Lojko

BSc (Hons) Software Development

I had an amazing time and I've continued to keep a close, personal connection with Teesside University. I am very proud of my roots and very excited to see the future talent the university is going to produce.

Meet Michael Lojko  

Opal Cadman

Opal Cadman

BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming

Middlesbrough is really student-focused, which made settling in so easy. And the gaming facilities are incredible.

Meet Opal Cadman  

Miles Nelson

Miles Nelson

BA (Hons) Games Design

I enjoyed the freedom to explore projects that complemented my skills and being able to expand my knowledge at my own pace.

Meet Miles Nelson  

 
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