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Celebrating student commitment and community impact

Winners at the 2026 Volun-cheers awards. Link to Winners at the 2026 Volun-cheers awards.

Teesside University has proudly celebrated the commitment, passion and enthusiasm of its student volunteers at this year’s Volun-cheers Awards, recognising the outstanding contribution students make to communities across the Tees Valley and wider region.

18 May 2026

Left to right: Babatunde Samuel Yekinni, Isabel Lozano Hernandez and Efua Sekyiwa Sagoe. Link to Left to right: Babatunde Samuel Yekinni, Isabel Lozano Hernandez and Efua Sekyiwa Sagoe.

Santander pledges £100k to support Teesside University students

Teesside University has partnered with Santander, unlocking two years of funding opportunities to support student education, entrepreneurship, and employability.

18 May 2026

From left to right: Dr Rebecca Hancock of Newcastle University, Dr Jessica Hardisty of the University of Sunderland, Dr Claire Leader of Northumbria University, Dr Erica Clough of Teesside University, Dr Melissa Owens of University of York, Dr Vikki Park, Teesside University. Link to From left to right: Dr Rebecca Hancock of Newcastle University, Dr Jessica Hardisty of the University of Sunderland, Dr Claire Leader of Northumbria University, Dr Erica Clough of Teesside University, Dr Melissa Owens of University of York, Dr Vikki Park, Teesside University.

Regional universities unite to launch landmark Northern Interprofessional Education Strategy

Five northern universities have come together to launch a UK first regional strategy designed to strengthen collaboration and enhance interprofessional education (IPE) across the North of England.

15 May 2026

Ultramarathon runner Professor Mark Simpson. Link to Ultramarathon runner Professor Mark Simpson.

Ultramarathon runner aims to go the distance to support Student Minds

A passion for ultramarathon running has led Professor Mark Simpson, Teesside University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, on a mission to clock up the miles to promote awareness of mental health charity Student Minds.

14 May 2026