The First Decade As a University ; From the Privy Council's Formal Announcement Approving Teesside Polytechnic Becoming the University of Teesside On June 16, 1992 to Building a Campus Fit for the 21st Century, It Was Amazing How Much Progress Was Made in the First Ten Years of University Status.

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THE mood of the moment was caught when pro-vice-chancellor, Dr Oliver Coulthard, stood up and declared to staff and students assembled on that crisp June day in 1992 that Teesside Polytechnic had been a university in all but name for a number of years.

With balloons being released from King Edward's Square to carry the news to all parts of North-east England, Dr Coulthard said: "But it's important that we are recognised for the quality of our work - and changing our name to a university is important. It will help the public's perception of what we are and what we have achieved."

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The First Decade As a University ; From the Privy Council's Formal Announcement Approving Teesside Polytechnic Becoming the University of Teesside On June 16, 1992 to Building a Campus Fit for the 21st Century, It Was Amazing How Much Progress Was Made in the First Ten Years of University Status.

He likened the change to a football team being elevated to the Premier League - adding that having a university in the centre of the town would lift spirits, boost confidence and help transform perceptions of Middlesbrough to the outside world.

Coinciding with the Privy Council Office announcement, Dr Michael Longfield, formerly director of Teesside Polyt...

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