University of Teesside
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The University of Teesside is a University based in Middlesbrough, England. In the grand scheme of English institutions it figures as one of the formerly converted polytechnics that sprung up across the country during the 1990s. Initially christened the Constantine Technical College after its founder, the Teesside enrollment tally is now nearing 20,000.
As has not been uncommon among universities sharing Teesside's background, investment has been ploughed into a series of recent projects, including an uprated Learning Resource Centre.
Pockets of 'excellence' exist in a number of disciplines: Art and design, computer science, history, social work, sport and exercise, electrical and electronic engineering, nursing and a wealth of subjects branching out from medicine.
Although the University's showings in the University league tables have been iffy thus far, Teesside does enjoy a considerable national and international reputation in niche markets. It is the host of the yearly Animex international festival for animators and designers, has close ties with the nearby art college and, as of 2005, is in the national top 20 universities for graduate further study or employment (The Times Good University Guide 2005).
Satellite operations have been roped in, charged with expanding the University's portfolio.
The University consists of 6 schools.
- School of Arts and Media
- School of Computing
- School of Health and Social Care
- School of Science and Technology
- School of Social Sciences and Law
- Teesside Business School
Directing affairs from the front is Professor Graham Henderson.
Student Union
The student union produces the newspaper/magazine P.T.O. each month. It used to be called Cup of Tees and formerly to that U2U.
Notable Alumni
- "Skin", lead singer of Skunk Anansie
- David Bowe, Member of European Parliament
- Paul Marsden, Liberal-turned-Labour politician
- Chris Newton, Olympic bronze medal-winning cyclist
- Susannah Clarke, opera singer
External link
- University of Teesside website (http://www.tees.ac.uk)
- School of Computing website (http://www.scm.tees.ac.uk)
- University of Teesside Students' Union. (http://www.utsu.org.uk)
- Caretaker took good care of his er.... drugs (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/3174363.stm)
- BBC2's Working Lunch spends a week at the university. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_lunch/2295713.stm)
- New computer games degree. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/377341.stm)
- Unofficial Guide. (http://www.unofficial-guides.com/guides/tees.html)