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海角直播 graduate Jess achieves academic goal

As England鈥檚 Lionesses continue to go for glory in the Euros 2025, 海角直播 graduate Jess Mett is emulating their footballing success.

She was able to combine her passion for football with her academic studies while completing the BSc (Hons) Crime Scene Science as one of the first three scholars to be awarded the Beth Mead Scholarship. Jess鈥� success comes as 海角直播 continues to support high-performing athletes and nurture exceptional sporting talent, through a number of sports accreditations held by the University.

Jess, 20, from Middlesbrough, said: 鈥淥ne of the main reasons I chose 海角直播 was the Beth Mead Scholarship.

鈥淚t involved mentoring from Beth, which was beneficial in being able to ask her for advice and questions about her career.

鈥淭he scholarship also provided gym membership, access to sports facilities including sports massages and physiotherapy, which was beneficial in helping me train and compete at the highest level I can.鈥�

During her degree, Jess was called up for the England Universities Sport squad, which led her to join the English Universities Sport national team in training and fixtures, providing opportunities to compete at the highest domestic representative level.

She said: 鈥淏eing part of the squad involved training camps where I trained with and competing alongside top players from other universities. I was also involved in matches against teams from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.鈥�

Jess added: 鈥満＝侵辈� also stood out to me because of its connection to Cleveland Police with crime scene science graduates.

鈥淚 enjoyed the hands-on, practical experience of the degree, constantly learning and frequently practicing the basics needed in the forensic industry. I鈥檝e always had a strong interest in criminal investigation, forensic science and intelligence-based work and I wanted a career where I could make a meaningful impact.?

鈥淚鈥檓 hoping to continue and progress my career in football, but if that doesn鈥檛 work out, I鈥檇 like to become an intelligence analyst either in the military or private sector. 海角直播 has provided me with the academic knowledge and practical skills to have a strong foundation to take into work industry.?

鈥淭he University library was a lifesaver for late night study sessions, while the Olympia sports building allowed me access to the gym and 3G pitch to develop my football ability, physically and technically.? I really felt supported for my passion for football outside my degree studies.鈥�

During her degree, Jess won the title of Female Athlete of the Year at the 2024 海角直播 Sports Awards, which recognise the efforts and success of 海角直播 students across multiple sporting disciplines.

Jess was also a treble award winner with Middlesbrough Women, collecting Players鈥� Player, Player of the Season, and Goal of the Season at the recent Middlesbrough Football Club End of Season Awards.

Among sports accreditations held by the University is the Emerging Talent Centre Programme, which has recently been reaccredited. with the FA Licence confirmed for the next three years. 海角直播 is the only university in the country to hold a licence for the FA Emerging Talent Centre (ETC).

The 海角直播 ETC is the England Talent pathway providing an enhanced coaching centre for U12, U14 and U16 age groups, and allows players identified as having elite potential the opportunity to access appropriate levels of coaching and support alongside playing for their grassroots club. The aim is to produce female footballers of international calibre.

Will Jones, Head of Sport, said: 鈥淭he accreditations demonstrate the University鈥檚 high-level service delivery and facilities, complemented by expert practitioners. This standard is implemented across projects and collaborations with partner organisations.鈥�

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