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A new campus based in the creative heart of London is providing further opportunities for Teesside University students and alumni. Offering courses in animation, gaming, computer science and business, the new campus is a leading-edge learning environment dedicated to collaboration and networking.

Based at Here East in Stratford, a vibrant innovation and technology campus that is part of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the University's London base provides the perfect environment for industry and academia to come together in a professional setting.

on engaging with employers and developing graduates who can make an impact in the workplace from the outset.

As a result, the London campus has been planned with co-design and co-delivery with industry and employers at the forefront, and the largely open-plan setting features a variety of different spaces facilitating serendipitous interaction and cooperation.

Teesside University London reinforces the University’s commitment to transform lives and economies and provide an outstanding student and learning experience.

The new campus – at the former media centre for the Olympic Village – provides students with access to and from major hubs across the capital and helps build on already thriving global networks.

With impressive views across London, taking in landmarks such as The Shard, The Gherkin and Canary Wharf, Teesside University London also makes the most of its spectacular setting at the heart of the capital.

It has brought new in-demand subjects to fresh markets, helping develop the skills for the workforce of tomorrow, while a flexible delivery model combines face-to-face and online learning. Learners study compressed hours on campus, usually two days a week. Chancellor (Enterprise and Knowledge Exchange) at Teesside University, said: ‘Teesside is an ambitious global university and the new campus at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park means even more students and partners can engage with us, in and around London.

Capitalising on the University's existing strengths in animation and games design, the new campus links the flourishing digital cluster of Middlesbrough directly with existing partners based in London.

Teesside University places great emphasis on engaging with employers and developing graduates who can make an impact in the workplace from the outset.

'Teesside University is committed to delivering an excellent student and learning experience and takes a proactive approach to developing student entrepreneurship and supporting students to realise and achieve their potential.' 'Teesside University London enhances our ability to engage directly with business and bring new opportunities for industry engagement for all of our students.' Panos Ioannou [BA (Hons) 3D Computer Animation, 2005] the co-founder, director and head of production at LightField London, a London-based film and television studio, welcomed the expansion into the capital.

‘Teesside University London enhances our ability to engage directly with business and bring new opportunities for industry engagement for all of our students.’ Panos Ioannou [BA (Hons) 3D Computer Animation, 2005] the co-founder, director and head of production at LightField London, a London-based film and television studio, welcomed the expansion into the capital.

He said: 'The proximity of the London campus to London businesses is an enabler for people like myself, my company and others to help make graduates opportunity-ready, build relationships and keep both universities and businesses aligned through advising and collaborating to strengthen the industry community as a whole.' Earlier this year, Teesside University London was announced as the first new member to join London Higher in 2023. London Higher is the membership organisation for universities and higher education colleges across the capital. Teesside University London joins the London Higher Centres Group, comprising 10 UK university centres located in the capital.