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  1. Volunteers cooking together on a table

    How university staff joined celebrations at Sikh temple

    Published on 16 May 2025

    University of Sunderland staff members were invited to attend the Vaisakhi celebrations at the local Gurudwara (Sikh temple) in Sunderland

  2. Alumnus holding medal on the street at the London Marathon

    How this graduate took on the London Marathon to inspire students

    Published on 16 May 2025

    A University alumnus who suffered from a rare neurological disorder just a year ago has completed the London Marathon

  3. Love, Amelia staff with Lord-Lieutenant and Mayor in front of balloon arch

    Charity founded by university apprentice receives highest honour for voluntary groups

    Published on 15 May 2025

    A Sunderland-based charity, whose founder and CEO studies at the University, has been presented with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service

  4. MP speaking at event

    Universities partnership ‘a blueprint’ for others

    Published on 13 May 2025

    The Universities for North East England partnership could be a blueprint for the rest of the UK, an MP has told an event in Parliament

  5. Nurse standing in hospital ward

    How Charlotte’s wellbeing journey helped her see success

    Published on 13 May 2025

    This National Mental Health Awareness Week, an apprentice has shared how the University’s wellbeing services has helped support her during her studies

  6. Student stood in front of desks

    Sunderland student lands summer internship at Cambridge University

    Published on 13 May 2025

    A Sunderland medical student has been selected to be part of the prestigious internship programme offered by the University of Cambridge

  7. Academic sat on chair

    Are expensive lip balms worth the money? Our expert explains all on BBC Radio 4

    Published on 13 May 2025

    Dr Maria Teresa Borrello, Lecturer in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Sunderland, was featured on BBC Radio 4's Sliced Bread

  8. Students taking part in an experiment with beakers

    University inspires future scientists at Salters' Festival of Chemistry

    Published on 12 May 2025

    The University hosted this year’s prestigious Salters’ Festival of Chemistry for the north-east – welcoming more than 80 pupils from nine different schools across the region

  9. Students performing a traditional dance

    Students are raising money after devastating earthquake hits Myanmar

    Published on 9 May 2025

    Students at the University have been raising money to help towards the relief effort in Myanmar after the country experienced a devastating earthquake