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Congratulations to Silver Award winners for this year's Norman Austick Award for Outstanding Commitment, Nathan Scott and Jemima Worrall. This new award for 2026 is presented to students on our BA (Hons) Modelmaking & Visual FX programme and BA (Hons) Production Design programme. The award is named after and presented by Lecturer Norman Austick, who worked as a lecturer on […]

Students studying on our BA (Hons) Illustration for Commercial Application degree have teamed up with Middlesbrough FC to create original cover artwork for each programme home-match publication this season to celebrate the club’s 150th anniversary. The collaboration kicked off with covers designed by students Ace Edwards and Amelie Smith. This collaboration between the two Teesside institutions is aimed at giving […]

BA (Hons) Animation graduate Adam Nevin is the recipient of this year’s Animation Achievement Award 2026, awarded annually in recognition of the hard work and achievements of one deserving student. The judges commented that, “Adam has consistently been a positive presence in our class, with perfect attendance and a consistently optimistic attitude. Adam actively contributes to discussions, supports his peers, […]

BA (Hons) Fine Art student Eva Grinvalde shares this year's prestigious New Graduate Award with fellow student Leoni Dingwall! The award is a post-education professional development opportunity to support North East-based creative graduates from Arts Council National Portfolio Organisations Middlesbrough Art Week and The Auxiliary Project space. The award aims to support selected graduates from North East institutions with an […]

BA (Hons) Model Making & Visual FX alumnus Ysabella Caddy is the first gold-prize recipient of a new award for this year, the Norman Austick Award for Outstanding Commitment to the BA (Hons) Model Making & Visual FX course. The award is named after and presented by Lecturer Norman Austick, who worked at the school as a Lecturer in the […]

Alexandra Serafin has joined our BA (Hons) Fashion department alongside running a successful freelance garment development and manufacturing business, which she established after graduating from The Northern School of Art in 2020. Alex brings eight years of fashion industry experience to the course, working remotely from her studio. Her clients regularly collaborate with stylists across the globe. Many of the […]

UAL Graphic Design Diploma student Jessica Sweet is the recipient of this years Principal Award, given to the student who has made the most progress during their time at The Northern School of Art. The award is for the student who has travelled the furthest distance in their creative and educational journey, which can be exemplified through Jess's powerful Final […]

The Northern School of Art is partnering with the Royal Ballet & Opera to bring an exciting and completely FREE Design CPD session to teachers and educators in and around the Tees Valley. Taking place at our Hartlepool campus on Wednesday 11 November 2026, this unique professional development opportunity will provide practical, classroom-ready approaches to creative teaching and learning for educators working across primary, secondary and […]

BA (Hons) Fine Art student Isabelle Dobson is the recipient of The Daniel Ross Fine Art Prize 2026, which recognises the student who has consistently excelled across all aspects of their studies during the three years of their programme. It bears the name of a student who excelled in everything he did during his time at The Northern School of […]

BA (Hons) Film, TV & Theatre Production student Stuart Hunter is the recipient of this year's The Gavin Murphy Achievement, Film Student of the Year Award 2026! This award is given to the student who has displayed an excellent attitude in helping others and a commitment to excellence throughout their studies. This reflects the memory of Gavin Murphy, a former […]

This year A-level students studying across Art & Design, Photography, English Language and History of Art came together to celebrate their achievements this morning on campus for results day. This year's grades marks a record achievement for the course with two high-achieving students leading their year groups achieving AAA at AS and A*A*A* at A2, with the majority of fellow students […]

BA (Hons) Graphic Design student Seb Picken is the recipient of The Sarah Cowell Design Achievement Award, which was created in memory of Sarah Cowell, a student who harnessed design to make a true impact, attempting to make the world a better place. The Design Impact Award is given to the student who has produced a body of work which […]

BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design student Jude Pumpford is the recipient of this year's Costume Student of the Year 2026 Award. This award is an acknowledgement of a high degree of commitment and professionalism throughout the programme and amongst the graduating students from BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design. Lecturers commented, "Over the past three years, Jude has consistently […]

BA (Hons) Textiles & Surface Design student Sophie Risdale is the recipient of this year's The Gary Pearson Award (For Breaking Boundaries) 2026. This award is presented in memory of Gary Pearson, a student who explored and pushed boundaries, whether personal, technical, visual or conceptual. During his time studying with us, Gary was on a personal journey of self-discovery, and […]

Staff spotlight on our newest addition to our BA (Hons) Games Art degree programme, Lecturer Renwar Othman. Joining us from years of experience working with studios like Double Eleven and Segritude Games before developing his own game art business, Mothlight Studios. Originally from Middlesbrough, Ren pivoted in his career aspirations and studied Concept Art for Video Games in Teesside after serving in the Royal Corps of Signals […]