Teesside University

A shortage of funding long proved a barrier to developing the Middlesbrough-based Mechanics' Institute of 1844. With the required funding, the College's launch could have come as early as 1914. Even after the donation of £40,000 to build the college from local shipping magnate Joseph Constantine in 1916, progress was slow. A Governing Council took place in 1922, followed by a doubling of the original financial offer by the Constantine family in 1924. For the task of constructing the first technical college building, Graham R. Dawbarn (a London architect also responsible for additions to Corpus Christi College, Cambridge) was appointed on 29 March 1926. Building work began in 1927, culminating in the beginning of enrolment and teaching on 16 September 1929.Constantine Technical College was formally opened on 2 July 1930 by the future King Edward VIII, the Prince of Wales. Although not yet a university, Constantine was a further and higher education college from the onset. Students at Constantine could be as young as 15. Degree courses, published in the College's prospectus were validated by the University of London. Disciplines included metallurgy, engineering and chemistry. Five rooms were also reserved for an art department, until cramped accommodation forced the School of Art to split from its parent site for the 1950s.The 1960s were years of sweeping change – as well as political sting – for the still comparatively fledgling College. By the end of the decade the first two "Teesside University" campaigns had begun: the first, from the early 1960s to 1966, and the second, from 1967 to 1972. Spates of enthusiasm were killed off on each occasion by the scepticism of then-Minister of Education, Anthony Crosland, and Margaret Thatcher's defining White Paper, respectively. The latter effectively shelved plans for the erection of any new institution in the United Kingdom, until the 1980s at least. On campus, one of the most visible major developments for the College was an extension in 1963 which featured an 11-storey "skyscraper" . The College also acquired the neighbouring former High School of 1877. The College briefly restyled itself as Constantine College of Technology, before becoming Teesside Polytechnic (Britain's 13th Polytechnic) in 1969. At that point, the institution ran seventeen degree courses.VisionTeesside will be a leading University with an international reputation for academic excellence that provides an outstanding student and learning experience underpinned by research, enterprise, and the professions.MissionTeesside University generates and applies knowledge that contributes to the economic, social, and cultural success of students, partners, and the communities we serve. Through education enriched by research, innovation, and engagement with business and the professions, we transform lives and economies.Our mission states our contribution to the economic, social, and cultural success not only of our students but of the communities we serve. Staff and students across our University community are actively engaged in enriching society and the economy through charitable giving, volunteering, enterprise, governance, and mentoring – and through award-winning programmes of outreach activity and events.ValuesAt Teesside University we seek to enhance the experience of all our students, staff and external partners by:Delivering excellence in learning, research and enterpriseEmpowering individuals and teams to enhance their contribution to the UniversityFostering creativity, enterprise and innovationEmbracing diversity and actively opposing prejudiceCommunicating openly, honestly and respectfully at all timesCommitting to sustainability and the protection of our environmentTaking responsibility and demonstrating leadershipOur Values and Behaviours framework supports how we work together towards the achievement of our aims and objectives.Corporate AimsLearning and Teaching – delivering innovative and impactful provision through Education 4.0Research and Innovation – delivering excellent research that enhances wellbeing, productivity and prosperity, shaping the research challenges of tomorrowEnterprise and Business Engagement – an internationally recognised and engaged University delivering enterprise, innovation and impactInternational – providing an excellent international experience through partnerships and networks across the worldResources and Business Management – ensuring University resilience, investment and growth, driving strategic transformation and change, and supporting academic excellence and the student experienceSince its formation as Constantine Technical College in 1930, Teesside University has been located in the borough of Middlesbrough in the North Yorkshire area of England on the south banks of the River Tees. Transport links exist through the A19 and A66 roads. The University's main entrance is at the site of the old Constantine College building, fronted by the Waterhouse clock tower.The University opened its original Darlington campus in the former Eastbourne Secondary School in the Eastbourne area of Darlington. A new £13 million Darlington campus opened in 2011 at Central Park. Today the Darlington campus is known as the Centre for Professional and Executive Development (CPED). Campus Heart is the latest phase of investment in the Middlesbrough campus and has seen £30 million of development in total. This development began in 2014 and includes the £20 million building, The Curve which has a 200-seat lecture theatre and 1,476 square metres (15,890 sq ft) of teaching and learning space. It sits within a pedestrianised and landscaped area which is seen as a focal point to the campus. In 2015, £6 million was invested in the refurbishment and extension of the University's Orion Building – this includes a three-storey glass extension to house new, industry-standard equipment. It was announced in August 2015, that a further £2.5 million is to be invested in the award-winning Students' Union, and £2 million on campus catering facilities. The library is also expected to see a £5 million investment. A £2.5 million health and fitness centre opened at Teesside University's Middlesbrough campus in January 2016. £300 million is set to be spent on the University's campus between 2017–2027.

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