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Women shipyard heroes immortalised in stunning sculpture

A sculpture created by a University of Sunderland lecturer to pay homage to the forgotten women of Sunderland's shipyards has officially been unveiled

Published on 10 January 2025

"Molly embodies the strength and resilience of those iconic women and girls who embraced the challenges of their time"
Sunderland honorary named in the New Year Honours list

An honorary graduate from the University of Sunderland has received an MBE in the New Year Honours list

Published on 9 January 2025

"It’s another tick for the north-east and where it’s going"
Photography lecturer in the frame for Portrait of Britain

A portrait by University of Sunderland lecturer Johannah Churchill has featured in a leading photography magazine

Published on 8 January 2025

The portrait is part of Johannah’s NHS Darkroom series, which was launched by Newcastle Hospitals Charity in May 2023

University rises in the ranks for its sustainability

Published on 7 January 2025

The University of Sunderland has risen 14 places in the People & Planet University League 2024/25 which recognises universities’ commitment to their sustainability
Engineer honoured for outstanding career

Published on 20 December 2024

An engineer, who graduated nearly 50 years ago, has been honoured by the University of Sunderland
A message of hope from the Chaplain

Published on 18 December 2024

University of Sunderland Chaplain Reverend Chris Howson gives his annual Christmas message
What 2024 had in store for the University of Sunderland

Published on 18 December 2024

From a Prime Ministerial visit to its first ever graduating doctors, the University looks back at what happened in 2024
Meet the Sparkies taking over BBC Radio 1 this Christmas

Published on 18 December 2024

Graduates from the University of Sunderland have secured their spot to shine on the annual BBC Radio 1 Christmas Takeover
How do we co-create art with animals?

Published on 18 December 2024

A talented University of Sunderland PhD researcher is featuring in a new exhibition exploring animal-made art
Lecturer appointed to an education commission aimed at improving teachers’ lives

Published on 18 December 2024

A lecturer from the University of Sunderland has been selected to be a part of a commission which aims to make teaching a more sustainable profession
Sunderland student filmmakers to tackle knife crime in police film project

Published on 17 December 2024

Student filmmakers from the University of Sunderland will showcase short films they have created as part of their project aimed at tackling knife crime
Nursing course receives RCN seal of approval

Published on 16 December 2024

A nursing course at the University of Sunderland has been given the official stamp of approval by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)