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New international partnership will address pressing societal challenges

Pictured from left, Dr Omar Bouattane, Managing Director at ENSET, University of Hassan II Casablanca; Teesside University Professor Michael Short; Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan, President, Brahmam Innovations, USA; and Professor Mohamed Essaaidi, Mohammed V University, Morocco. Link to Pictured from left, Dr Omar Bouattane, Managing Director at ENSET, University of Hassan II Casablanca; Teesside University Professor Michael Short; Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan, President, Brahmam Innovations, USA; and Professor Mohamed Essaaidi, Mohammed V University, Morocco.

Teesside University and non-profit research organisation Brahmam Innovations aim to tackle critical social and environmental challenges through a new partnership.

26 Mar 2026

Dr Laura Sillars, Director of MIMA and Dean of Culture and Creativity. Link to Dr Laura Sillars, Director of MIMA and Dean of Culture and Creativity.

MIMA and Teesside University to play key role in Middlesbrough’s bid for UK City of Culture 2029

Middlesbrough has been longlisted for the prestigious UK City of Culture 2029 title, marking an important milestone in the town’s cultural development and long-term vision for creativity-led transformation.

18 Mar 2026

Teesside University has just published its Access and Participation Plan Impact report. Link to Teesside University has just published its Access and Participation Plan Impact report.

New report showcases transformative support for students

Teesside University has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming lives and opening doors to higher education with the publication of its first Access and Participation Plan (APP) Impact Report.

16 Feb 2026

Incoming Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Designate, Professor Mark Simpson. Link to Incoming Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Designate, Professor Mark Simpson.

Teesside University appoints next Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

Teesside University has appointed Professor Mark Simpson as its next Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive. He will take up his appointment following the retirement of Professor Paul Croney OBE, at the beginning of September 2026.

16 Jan 2026

Dr Warren Harrison (left) and Jigang Yan (right). Link to Dr Warren Harrison (left) and Jigang Yan (right).

Teesside University strengthens long-standing partnership with Wuhan Polytechnic University

Teesside University welcomed a senior delegation from Wuhan Polytechnic University to celebrate more than two decades of successful collaboration and mark the beginning of a significant new phase in their partnership.

17 Dec 2025

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International student in a media room with video cameras at Teesside University