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International students have ranked Teesside University number one in over 25 categories in a major global survey.

The autumn International Student Barometer (ISB) 2022 is a global survey which gathers feedback from international students across the world in a wide range of areas.

This year, almost 120,000 students were surveyed across 131 global universities. Teesside University ranked 1st out of 32 UK Universities and 2nd out of 131 global universities for overall happiness.

Boro fan favourite George Friend returned to Middlesbrough to launch the new Teesside University Football Academy.

Former Middlesbrough and current Bristol Rovers defender, George Friend attended Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium to launch the new Football Academy, which will develop the next generation of men's and women's footballing talent in the region and provide exciting opportunities for progression into semi-professional and professional careers.

The academy programme enables students to study in their preferred discipline, inside or outside of sport, while continuing to train and play at a high level in football. George, who has established a scholarship at Teesside University, said: ‘The North East has a huge amount of talent, and it would be fantastic to see a greater pipeline of professional players coming from the Tees Valley as a result of this programme.’

Brengle the Therapy Dog received an honorary ‘dogtorate’ in recognition of the hugely positive impact he has had on his regular visits to the University campus. The golden retriever visits the University weekly with his owner, Middlesbrough Salvation Army church leader Naomi Kelly, as part of the University's faith and reflection service.

The golden retriever visits the University weekly with his owner, Middlesbrough Salvation Army church leader Naomi Kelly, as part of the University’s faith and reflection service.

Brengle’s ‘pawsome’ demeanour helps break the ice and encourages students to engage with the faith and reflection service, while his calm presence is reassuring in stressful situations. He has provided invaluable support to a cohort of students who had suffered a bereavement and is on hand for a warm cuddle for learners as they come out of exams.

Captain Kelly said: ‘A lot of people who come to see Brengle might start off from a place of stress, and by the time they leave, they’re laughing and joking and talking about how relaxed they feel. He shows unconditional love to everybody he meets. He loves getting cuddles and loves people chatting to him.’

Teesside University students have collaborated with designers and architects to help create The Buttery, a new postgraduate space. Once the dining hall of the former Victorian grammar school in Middlesbrough, the building has been given a new lease of life.

Once the dining hall of the former Victorian grammar school in Middlesbrough, the building has been given a new lease of life.

The £5m development on the Middlesbrough campus now provides a dedicated 24/7 space for postgraduate students and researchers to study, collaborate and socialise.

Marek Jaakson, Chief Financial Officer for Middlesbrough charity MAIN, who studied MSc Accounting and Finance as a mature student, said: 'Looking around the building, you can see our ideas have been taken on board by the architects. It's given us a chance to be a part of the University's history and help shape the experience for future generations.'