Teesside Live readers are happy to hear that their local University has been named The Daily Mail Modern University of the Year 2026, a national accolade recognising its commitment to delivering an outstanding learning and teaching experience.

Staff at the Middlesbrough-based institution are celebrating the award, which acknowledges their work in transforming lives and boosting the regional economy. Judges highlighted Teesside’s Future Facing Learning initiative, which equips students with advanced digital technologies to help them succeed in a rapidly changing world.

The university’s £300m Campus Masterplan, including the £40m Digital Life building for skills development in future industries, was also praised. This latest recognition follows a series of recent successes. Teesside achi

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