Martin Tideswell
@MartinTideswell
Director & Honorary Doctor @UniofStaffs. Trustee @DougieMacStoke. Governor @SOT6FC. 30-year journalist. Event host/MC. Plate-turner. TTRPGer. WWII enthusiast
🧵 Today, we celebrate the centenary of Stoke-on-Trent being granted city status. 🎉 As a lad born and bred here I am so proud of the place we call home. Throughout my career in journalism, football and @UniofStaffs I’ve had the privilege of seeing our city from every angle…
Post University of Staffordshire Graduation soirée at The Glebe with the finest Events team. Three weeks. 24 ceremonies. 4 venues. 2,000 Graduates. 4,500 guests. I couldn’t be more proud of this team and all our colleagues across numerous teams who have worked so hard 💫
And that’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who has visited the @UniofStaffs alumni fun photo booth during the summer graduation ceremonies - we’ve loved being part of your special day 🎓🎉
What a fantastically positive week this has been for @UniofStaffs . 15 degree ceremonies, two new Honorary Doctorates bestowed and thousands of happy people on campus. Here are just a few of the photos taken at the alumni Photo Booth today - more to come next week.
Glynn and Ann O’Donnell have battled ill health to provide a loving home to 37 youngsters over the past quarter of a century. The Biddulph couple, aged 74 and 66, also have three of their own children. They have been nominated for the @Heroes_Awards yourheroesawards.co.uk/carer-of-the-y…
Teachers at a special school have been praised by the mum of one of their pupils for the way they’ve helped with a transition to new school premises. The four teachers at Kaleidoscope School have been nominated for @Heroes_Awards yourheroesawards.co.uk/inspiration-in…
Day 4 brought more proud moments. Unforgettable celebrations. And plenty of cap tosses! Our campus was filled with joy as we celebrated the achievements of our latest graduates from Games Institute and Allied Health. Relive the magic of another day at our Graduation Village.
A peek behind the scenes. Scores of my fantastic @UniofStaffs colleagues are working around the clock to ensure our brilliant Graduates and their guests have the best day. Here are just a handful. I work with great people. 🤝
Enjoy Afternoon Tea at The Packing House Café This delicious afternoon tea is served on hand crafted Burleigh ware that is made right here onsite. From only £21.95 per person Call 01782 499766 to book (24 hours pre-booking required) You can now follow The Packing House on…
A privilege to MC three more Graduation ceremonies @UniofStaffs - including the one at which Commander Nathan Gray received his Honorary Doctorate. And to have the Band and Bugles of the Rifles playing on campus… What a treat. Lovely vibe. Wonderful to see so many happy faces.
This story is horrendous enough. The question now is how many other superinjunctions have been taken out by governments to keep us in the dark? telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/1…
Incredible atmosphere. Beautiful photos. @UniofStaffs Graduation 2025. 🫶
We’re saddened to share that Donald Rose, the UK’s oldest WWII veteran, has passed away at 110. A sniper with the Queen’s Royal Regiment, he served in North Africa, survived D-Day, and helped liberate Bergen-Belsen. His legacy and sacrifice will not be forgotten ❤️
As I was MCing I didn’t take any pics today as @UniofStaffs hosted the first 3 of 21 Graduation ceremonies on campus. I will rectify this tmrw. But in the meantime I just want to say a huge thank you to all our teams for bringing the magic. It’s been a fabulous first day. 🙌
Ay up, ducks. Great fun for our @StaffsAlumni team today with the Graduation picture booth. Loving your work @AnthonyBunn68
As we eagerly anticipate 21 Graduation ceremonies on the @UniofStaffs Stoke-on-Trent campus starting tomorrow, a huge thank you to colleagues across many departments who have worked so hard to make our place look so special for our Graduates and their guests.
