Student Life Festival: Student Life Festival Spring 24

Monday 4 March  

9.30am - 11.00am

1pm - 3pm

Positive impact stand (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

At the positive impact stand we will be raising awareness and increasing positive discussion around the perception of mental health conditions and disabilities.

Sleep Workshop (T2.02, The Curve)

The aim of the workshop is to consider the impact of sleep.  We recognise that many factors can hinder the ability to sleep efficiently so hope you can join us, and gain some insight and understanding which may improve your sleep and support good sleep hygiene. If you are interested in coming along, please email counselling@tees.ac.uk or studentwellbeing@tees.ac.uk.

Student Learning Conference - Live Student Learning Podcast - The role of a Course Rep (SLB 1.15, Student Life Building)

Student Learning are recording their pilot podcast with a selection of Course Reps from different schools.  Come along and hear how being a Course Rep has enhanced their experience as a Teesside student, as well as the positive impact their role has had on their peers.

Book here.

Postgraduate Society (Ground floor, Student Life Building) 

Since 2019, the PG Society has helped more than 2500 students become more employable and skilled. Their aim is to create an empowering environment for learners to reach their full potential, by creating a comfortable space where students can come and discuss their idea, any academic hurdles or just chat.

Student Futures stand (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

Student Futures will support you with every stage of your career planning. We're here to help you with - expert career advice and guidance, work experience and volunteering, part-time and graduate jobs, CVs, applications, and interviews.

Microsoft & Adobe Certification Part 1 – Briefing Session (SLBG.05, ground floor, Student Life Building)

Join us for a bespoke certifications briefing session. During this session we will explore the certifications available, demo accessing the learning materials and mock testing platform as well as taking part in a group exercise where you will critique and decide on a suitable candidate for a live job advert. Certification, Certificate, Certified, Digital Badges these words do matter and will help you get noticed by recruiting managers and compliment your studies! 

Book here.

Communities, Culture and International Team Stands (Ground floor, Student Life Building) 

Drop-in and chat to our Culture, Community & International (CCI) team.  Find out about activities & services that support your health & wellbeing, and help you feel part of our university community.

Sexual Health drop-in (SLB 2.30b, Student Life Building)

Terrence Higgins Trust Teesside are offering fast, free and confidential sexual health advice and testing.  Find them in the Wellbeing Room 2.30b (Floor 2, Student Life Building).

Postgraduate Society (Ground floor, Student Life Building) 

Since 2019, the PG Society has helped more than 2500 students become more employable and skilled. Their aim is to create an empowering environment for learners to reach their full potential, by creating a comfortable space where students can come and discuss their idea, any academic hurdles or just chat.

Your voice matters: A student focus group (SLB1.15, Student Life Building)

Join the focus group and provide your thoughts on the opportunities the University provides to feedback on your student experience.  Lunch will be provided.

Book here.

12.10am - 12.50am 

4pm - 4.30pm 

Mindful movement (NHC, Darlington)

Take a few minutes out of your day for some gentle mindful (yoga and Pilates based) movement. It can make all the difference to your day. 

Please note, these sessions are taking place at our Darlington Campus.

Adobe stand (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

As a student at Teesside University, you have access to all the Creative Cloud apps and services from all your devices, enabling you to produce, collaborate and share your work, from anywhere at any time.  Come along and find out more.

Welfare and Finance Stands (Ground floor, Student Life Building) 

Join our Finance advice team to talk about looking after your money and making it go further. Speak to our Student Finance Advisers and learn about Blackbullion (a free service for Teesside University students to support with your financial well-being).

Join our Welfare advice team to find out more about the support available including local support services. Find out more information on our free Consent Matters training available through Blackboard.

11.15am - 12pm

Less Risk, More Reward: An interview with Tony Sales, formerly Britain's Greatest Fraudster (online)

As part of National Student Money Week, We Fight Fraud are offering a 45 minute webinar which will help students to understand how criminals might approach them and what they can do to stay safe. Sign up here.

Your voice matters (Ground floor, Student Life Building) 

Let us know what you think about the Student Voice at Teesside and tell us your thoughts on the opportunities the University provides to feedback on your student experience.

Tea and talk (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

Pop along for a coffee and a chat with some of our friendly mental health advisers. It may also be an opportunity for you to speak with other students to build connections.

9.30am - 11.00am

1pm - 3pm

Positive impact stand (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

At the positive impact stand we will be raising awareness and increasing positive discussion around the perception of mental health conditions and disabilities.

9.30am - 11.00am

1pm - 3pm

Worry tree (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

The worry tree will be available for students to let go of anything causing them worry/anxiety. Write down your worry and put it on our tree, as a symbol to help you ‘let go’ of their anxieties. A problem shared is a problem halved!

Student Futures stand (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

Student Futures will support you with every stage of your career planning. We're here to help you with - expert career advice and guidance, work experience and volunteering, part-time and graduate jobs, CVs, applications, and interviews.

Student Success Through Peer Learning: Student Spotlight Presentations (SLB1.15, Student Life Building)

Come along to our Student Spotlight Presentation event to hear students present a host of dynamic and insightful projects that celebrate their experiences of peer learning at Teesside.  This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the work of Teesside students and network with peers from across the campus. 

Book here.

Library stands (Library Exhibition Space)

The Great Green book swap. A great way to destress is to get lost in a different world, a world of fiction. Bring in your fiction books that you have finished with and swap them for something completely different!. Libraries are a great place to get creative. Take part in our Written in the Library quiz and win a prize - do you know which famous authors wrote their masterpieces in a Library?

Anxiety Workshop - understanding anxiety and how to work with it (T1.07, The Curve)

The aim of the workshop is to help you understand anxiety better, with a view to recognising it as a reliable source of information that highlights a life issue which needs to be addressed. It will not explore your personal sources of anxiety, but will help you engage with your anxiety, and welcome anxiety with a view to understanding what the anxiety is telling you. 

If you would like to attend the Anxiety Workshop, please indicate your interest by emailing b.harwood-mann@tees.ac.uk or d.falshaw@tees.ac.uk 

Postgraduate Society (Ground floor, Student Life Building) 

Since 2019, the PG Society has helped more than 2500 students become more employable and skilled. Their aim is to create an empowering environment for learners to reach their full potential, by creating a comfortable space where students can come and discuss their idea, any academic hurdles or just chat.

Adobe stand (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

As a student at Teesside University, you have access to all the Creative Cloud apps and services from all your devices, enabling you to produce, collaborate and share your work, from anywhere at any time.  Come along and find out more.

Welfare and Finance Stands (Ground floor, Student Life Building) 

Join our Finance advice team to talk about looking after your money and making it go further. Speak to our Student Finance Advisers and learn about Blackbullion (a free service for Teesside University students to support with your financial well-being).

Join our Welfare advice team to find out more about the support available including local support services. Find out more information on our free Consent Matters training available through Blackboard.

Your voice matters (Ground floor, Student Life Building) 

Let us know what you think about the Student Voice at Teesside and tell us your thoughts on the opportunities the University provides to feedback on your student experience.

Tea and talk (Ground floor, Library)

Pop along for a coffee and a chat with some of our friendly mental health advisers. It may also be an opportunity for you to speak with other students to build connections.

9.30am - 11.00am

1pm - 3pm

Worry tree (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

The worry tree will be available for students to let go of anything causing them worry/anxiety. Write down your worry and put it on our tree, as a symbol to help you ‘let go’ of their anxieties. A problem shared is a problem halved!

Health assured (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

Find out more about the 24/7 mental health support available to students.

Postgraduate Society (Ground floor, Student Life Building) 

Since 2019, the PG Society has helped more than 2500 students become more employable and skilled. Their aim is to create an empowering environment for learners to reach their full potential, by creating a comfortable space where students can come and discuss their idea, any academic hurdles or just chat.

Volun-Tees 'Do Good, Feel Good' event (Student Futures Lounge, Ground floor, Student Life Building)

Volun-Tees have an Easter Card workshop with the beneficiaries being people and their families living with Dementia, in conjunction with Young at Heart ULO CIC.

2pm - 2.45pm

3pm - 4pm

Microsoft & Adobe Certification Part 2 – Prep & Exam (CL1.88, Themis)  

14:00 – 14:45 Practice Session - in person practical workshop with Microsoft\Adobe Certified staff available to assist you in your test preparation using the Gmetrix testing platform.

15:00 – 16:00 Official Certification - exam slots to sit a test of your choice under exam conditions.

Book here.

Adobe stand (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

As a student at Teesside University, you have access to all the Creative Cloud apps and services from all your devices, enabling you to produce, collaborate and share your work, from anywhere at any time.  Come along and find out more.

Friday 8 March

9.30am - 11.00am

1pm - 3pm

Positive impact stand (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

At the positive impact stand we will be raising awareness and increasing positive discussion around the perception of mental health conditions and disabilities.

9.30am - 11.00am

1pm - 3pm

Worry tree (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

The worry tree will be available for students to let go of anything causing them worry/anxiety. Write down your worry and put it on our tree, as a symbol to help you ‘let go’ of their anxieties. A problem shared is a problem halved!

Brengle (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

It's Friday, which means Brengle and Naomi are in Student Life. Part of our Faith Advisory team, they are free for a chat, or just some time to relax. 

Postgraduate Society (Ground floor, Student Life Building) 

Since 2019, the PG Society has helped more than 2500 students become more employable and skilled. Their aim is to create an empowering environment for learners to reach their full potential, by creating a comfortable space where students can come and discuss their idea, any academic hurdles or just chat.

Student Futures stand (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

Student Futures will support you with every stage of your career planning. We're here to help you with - expert career advice and guidance, work experience and volunteering, part-time and graduate jobs, CVs, applications, and interviews.

Student Success - Student Networking Event (SLB1.15, Student Life Building)

Want to build a network of peers at university? Meet people from different cohorts and courses? Come along to our student networking event to meet new people, make new friends and win some prizes!

Book here.

Adobe stand (Ground floor, Student Life Building)

As a student at Teesside University, you have access to all the Creative Cloud apps and services from all your devices, enabling you to produce, collaborate and share your work, from anywhere at any time.  Come along and find out more.