A Guide For parents And Guardians - University of Teesside

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Discovering the region
Middlesbrough is a large, vibrant town undergoing a renaissance.
The University is a key player in the new developments. Multimillionpound
investments in Middlesbrough’s centre and in our own campus
are creating a lively environment in which to study and relax. It is an
important town for business, administration, shopping, entertainment,
and cultural and leisure activities. It has all the facilities you would
expect of a university town and caters well for its large student
population. It’s also one of the most affordable places to live in the
UK with student discounts widely available.
Middlesbrough has some beautiful parks
and green spaces, including Stewart Park,
home to the Captain Cook Birthplace
Museum, which explores the life and times
of Captain James Cook and his voyages of
discovery. Dominating the town’s skyline,
the unique Transporter Bridge was
originally designed to allow tall ships to
pass beneath it – it’s now an interesting
tourist attraction. The nearby Tees Barrage
offers a world-class white water rafting
venue and the River Tees Watersports
Centre provides top-quality facilities.
mima (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern
Art) is a landmark building in the heart of
Middlesbrough. The £19.2m art gallery and
square showcases an exciting programme
of internationally-significant temporary
exhibitions. It is also home to the town’s
outstanding permanent collections of fine
art, ceramics and jewellery. Nearby the
recently-refurbished Dorman Museum, a
few minutes’ walk from campus, has a
variety of collections displayed in a range of
themed galleries.
Middlesbrough has some of England’s
most beautiful countryside and coastal
scenery on its doorstep including the North
York Moors National Park and the North
Yorkshire coastline. The town is also well
situated for those who want to explore the
North East – the historic cities of Durham,
York and Newcastle are all within 50 miles.