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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 […]

BA (Hons) Illustration for Commercial Application student Amelie Smith is the recipient of this year's Illustration Achievement Award. This award is given to the student who has shown an exceptional attitude within their practice, commitment to their studies, and a positive influence within the cohort. Lecturers commented, "Amelie is a student who arrived working at a high standard but, through […]

This year, UAL Extended Diploma in Costume Design students embarked on a live brief with cultural heritage site Raby Castle, starting with a research trip to the site and grounds. Raby Castle is one of the most impressive intact castles in the North of England. Built in the 14th century by the powerful Neville family, it has a long history. […]

The recently announced six-figure bequest from the estate of legendary production designer Sir Ken Adam and his wife Lady Letizia Adam, pictured below, for The Northern School of Art's BA (Hons) Set Design for Stage and Screen course will have a lasting impact on future students studying on the School's well-regarded course. Described by Steven Spielberg as ‘the greatest visual […]

BA (Hons) Fine Art student Leoni Dingwall shares this year's prestigious New Graduate Award with fellow student Eva Grinvalde. 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 […]

A-level students collaborated with the National Trust and Ormesby Hall on an exciting new historical exhibition that explores and celebrates the relationship between founder Jim Pennyman and his wife, Ruth Pennyman. The students have created a dynamic display of artwork for the exciting new exhibition, which opened this spring and takes place in multiple rooms of Ormesby Hall. "Ormesby Hall […]

BA (Hons) Production Design for Stage & Screen student Phoebe Lynch is the first gold-prize recipient of a new award for this year: the Norman Austick Award for Outstanding Commitment to the BA (Hons) Production Design for Stage & Screen course. The award is named after and presented by Lecturer Norman Austick, who worked as a lecturer on the programme […]

BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design student Ella Taylor is exhibiting her work at Ormesby Hall as part of their Future Creatives exhibition, following an internship with Preston Park Archive, all whilst studying her BA (Hons) Costume Interpretation with Design degree last year. Ella's role at Preston Park was in their Costume Collection Archive and came through a connection with […]

BA (Hons) Fine Art student Olivia Breckon has received the double honour of winning both The Barbara Hackwood Prize for Outstanding Creative Development and the Principal’s BA (Hons) Dissertation & Report Prize 2026! The Barbara Hackwood Prize for Outstanding Creative Development award recognises the student who has shown the most progress and development during their three academic years with the […]