A warm welcome to the latest update from Teesside University Students’ Union (TUSU)! We get in touch every month during the academic year unless you ask us to stop by unsubscribing.
This is the last time we will introduce the update before we leave our roles towards the end of June. It’s been an absolute honour to hold these roles, and we want to thank all of the students, student reps and of course staff in the SU and Uni who have supported us over the past 12 months. We wish everyone the very best for the future and send our successors (More about them in another item in this update) good wishes for what we are sure will be a very successful period in office.
In this edition we are looking back at two wonderful events to celebrate outstanding students, student reps and societies in April. And we send a final congratulations to everyone honoured at the Societies Celebration and Student Reps Awards, it was richly deserved!
Alongside that we’re looking ahead to the unmissable Big Summer Send Off on Friday, 16th May. Have you got your FREE tickets yet? We’re going to be there, and we want to see you at the biggest, best end of year party around too! More in another item in this update.
We’re also super excited for the first part of Graduation 2025 from Monday, 19th May, don’t forget that the TUSU Building is open all week for graduates and their families and friends to celebrate in! Much more in another item in this update and congratulations to everyone who will be graduating this summer, make sure you keep in touch with your SU!
And we have info on the availability of our building, services, and spaces over the summer period in an item further down. While we move to a more limited service from the end of May until September, TUSU is still here for you right through the summer if you need impartial advice and support with academic issues and accommodation or a place to meet, study and socialise.
Finally, we have some top tips for a safe, happy summer! That’s something we wish each one of you however you’re going to be spending it!
Ebubechi, Harsha and Blessing
TUSU Student Officers 2024/25
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR BIG SUMMER SEND OFF TICKETS, OR READ ON FOR A LITTLE MORE INFO!!!
WHAT? Teesside University Students’ Union (TUSU) presents The Big Summer Send Off! It’s an unmissable opportunity for ALL Teesside Uni students and staff to celebrate the end of the traditional academic year with an epic summer party!
WHEN AND WHERE? Friday, 16th May from 4 pm onwards in Campus Heart and the TUSU Building on Southfield Road opposite The Library and The Curve.
WHAT ABOUT TICKETS? There’s a FREE entry option for students that gets you £10 worth of discounts and access to all the action! Or pay just £5 to also guarantee yourself food while you party! Remember to be ready to show your digital receipt and Teesside Uni Student ID card at the event, whichever option you go for!
CAN NON-STUDENTS COME? Yup!!! They just need to pay £5 for a great value guest ticket (food not included, we’re afraid). Again, remind them to bring a form of ID and their digital receipt to the event!
WHAT IF I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Click here or message us here.
We advise to book tickets quickly as they are limited, and we expect them to sell out. There will be 100 on-the-day tickets available, but these will be charged at £10 each.
Get Flamingo Land Tickets Here
Why not start the summer in style with a great value trip to one of the biggest theme parks in Britain courtesy of your Students' Union The ticket includes your entry to the park as well as the bus transport from campus to Flamingo Land (which is roughly 1 hour away) and back. All this for £42 through the Students’ Union. £44.50 for a guest ticket, a saving of over £10 on usual prices at Flamingo Land!
Once in the park all the rides are FREE and the entry to the zoo is FREE and includes talks by the Animal Keepers. Still unsure or want to know about Flamingo Land? Check out a virtual tour here and their website here.
IMPORTANT INFO: The bus leaves from Woodlands Road, adjacent to the car park in front of The Phoenix Building/ International Business School. You must be there at 8.45am prompt for a 9am departure and the bus will pick you back up from 5.30pm prompt.
Teesside University Students’ Union (TUSU) reverts to summer opening hours from Saturday, 24th May until mid-September. The availability of the building and services/ spaces within it are affected as follows.
PLEASE NOTE: The TUSU Building is always entirely closed at weekends and on Bank Holidays over the summer except if in use for external events or during the Graduation periods (tees.ac.uk/graduation) when all of our services and spaces are available for graduates and their families to use. Services listed as available below will be accessible on weekdays only for the rest of the summer period.
After winning their respective elections which saw over 3,600 students cast over 10,000 votes it’s now just a matter of months until Sai Dorapally (President Education Elect), Ganesh Poshala (President International Elect) and Clinton Aideloje (President Wellbeing Elect) take office.
Find out more about them by clicking here and check out their first full interview in the latest episode of the TUSU Vodcast (available Fri, 16th May). We will also have updates from them throughout the summer as they finalise their plans for the year and announce their campaign priorities so stay tuned to our social media and website.
They will succeed the current team from this July and wanted to pay a brief tribute to them.
We were delighted to have an opportunity to celebrate another excellent year for societies and Student Reps at two memorable events in early April held right here in the TUSU Building!
The Societies Celebration on Wed, 2nd April and Student Rep Awards on Thu, 3rd April saw outstanding individuals and groups recognised for their impact on student life, dedication to helping others and displays of effective leadership.
We also conferred the Honorary Lifetime Membership (HLM) of TUSU on three people (Darren Poole, Corinna Russell, and Sammy Komolafe). Our awards committee, after reading through nominations from students, agreed they had all made an extra special contribution through their respective hard work as student reps, society leaders/members, student staff at TUSU or Teesside Uni and volunteering.
See the full list of winners and watch video/ view pics from both events by clicking here.
It’s been another unforgettable academic year here at TUSU with just some of the highlights including:
Check out the best moments from 2024/25 through our social media and website from the end of May
Although some services and spaces offered by TUSU close over the summer (see this item for full info on what is available and when), if you remain a current, enrolled Teesside Uni student then SU Student Support (SUSS) will be here to help! The experienced, professional advisers focus on academic and accommodation issues. Their advice is always impartial, but they work closely with the Uni and can put you in touch support services available from them or external agencies if they cannot help.
The service is located on the first floor of the TUSU Building (opposite The Curve and beside TU Library) and will be available on weekdays between 10 am and 4pm except for Bank Holidays from the end of May until mid-September. You should always contact them in advance through suss@tees-su.org.uk to request an appointment or if you feel your enquiry can be resolved without coming in to speak to an adviser in person.
Deposits Decoded
AND...we know a lot of students will be approaching the end of accommodation contracts in June and July! We also know deposits can sometimes be confusing and the process for claiming them back can be difficult. So, our Deposits Decoded campaign aims to provide you with practical advice on all aspects of deposits and particularly how to minimise the chances of deductions from your deposit or even all of it being withheld. We also explain the best way to handle the situation if you are in dispute with your accommodation provider over your deposit.
Alongside the info and video guide on the campaign page in the link above, remember you can message SUSS with issues related to your deposit or fix up a time to speak in person to a member of the team for help with them this summer.
Teesside University Students’ Union (TUSU) congratulates everyone graduating in May and July! We cannot wait to celebrate with you and your family and friends whenever you graduate!
The TUSU building (opposite The Curve and beside TU Library in Campus Heart) is open from 9am until early evening EVERY DAY there are graduation ceremonies, and EVERYONE is welcome to come in and celebrate! Please check below for exactly when some services will open each day.
We know the summer hasn’t even started BUT it’s never too early to start looking forward to TUSU Freshers!!! From Sat, 13th September through to mid-October we’ll work with the Uni to welcome new and returning students. It will be an unmissable period of activities, advice, events, free stuff, inductions, support and lots more!
Make sure you stay tuned to our social media and the TUSU Freshers minisite throughout the summer for updates on everything that’s coming up and, where applicable, how to book your tickets.
From Friday, 16th May there's nineteen episodes of the TUSU Vodcast to enjoy! It’s a short, fun and informative monthly visualised opportunity to
In the final two episodes before we take a summer break, we have talked all things TUSU events with venue staff and Monday Night Quiz Hosts Ryan and Harry. And in the brand-new summer special (Available Friday, 16th May) we have loads of fun with and say a fond farewell to the current Student Officers then welcome The Student Officers Elect and put their knowledge of popular summer holiday destinations to the test!
Got feedback on the vodcast, suggestions for content or guests you’d like to see in future episodes? Email us here now!
The FREE Totum app or bargain priced TOTUM+ are every Teesside Uni student’s gateway to:
Please use this link to find out more and create your TOTUM account!
TUSU works closely with the University and a range of key external agencies such as Cleveland Police, Cleveland Fire, and the NHS (National Health Service) to keep students safe while studying and living here in Teesside and in other places.
This month, we want to remind you about staying safe and limiting your chances of being affected by crime over the summer, whether you are remaining in Teesside or travelling elsewhere for some or all of the break.
We also want to remind you that the University and the Students’ Union have partnered up to produce a series of short, informative video guides designed to help you avoid being affected by fraud or scams. These will cover finding employment and accommodation as well as typical money-related crime both online and in person. Head here for more info and to watch the videos.
If you are going to be away from rented accommodation over the summer period:
If you are going to be travelling/ socialising over the holiday period:
We know the lengthy summer break can be a busy period for catching up with friends and family or meeting new people while you travel and work. We hope you have a wonderful time, and here are a few suggestions on how to make sure you stay safe.
