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  1. Comment and opinion

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  2. Amplifying the hard work of students on Radio 1

    Amplifying the hard work of students on Radio

    Published on 22 April 2024

    Students at the University of Sunderland have bagged five prizes at the Amplify Awards

    Spark not only enriches the experience of studying at Sunderland, it has also launched great careers

  3. Graduate takes on challenge of a lifetime for charity

    Graduate takes on challenge of a lifetime for charity

    Published on 17 April 2024

    A University of Sunderland graduate is taking on a challenge to raise money for charity

    I just feel like our purpose here is just try and make the world a slightly better place that we found it

  1. University news

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  2. Artwork

    Are you ageing well in Sunderland?

    Published on 20 November 2024

    A University researcher has helped create an exhibition to explore what ageing well means to the people of Sunderland

    "This project was a great opportunity to bring together local residents, the Council, the University and a local CIC to work together on an important topic"

  3. Dr Jon Rees sitting infront of colourful wall

    “The time has come to give something back to the city which has given me so much”

    Published on 19 November 2024

    This International Men’s Day, the University of Sunderland's Dr Jon Rees shares his mental health journey and the launch of a new project exploring how men are being supported in Sunderland

    "The University has “life changing” as its motto – it certainly has been for me"

  1. Research

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  2. The UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament kicks off in Munich on Friday 14 June

    UEFA Euro 2024: Why does football hooliganism exist and how do we tackle it?

    Published on 24 May 2024

    Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Sport at the University of Sunderland, Dr Paul Davis, explores why abuse, hooliganism and violence continues within football fandom

    A Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Sport at the University of Sunderland explores why abuse, hooliganism and violence continues within football fandom

  3. Dr Olugbenga Samuel Oyeniyi

    Fighting inequality in cancer research

    Published on 22 March 2024

    As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, University of Sunderland researcher Dr Olugbenga Samuel Oyeniyi has spoken to leading international science journal Nature about why he is fighting inequality in prostate-cancer research.

    University of Sunderland researcher Dr Olugbenga Samuel Oyeniyi discusses why he is fighting inequality in prostate cancer research

  1. Equality and Diversity

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  2. Student sat in front of computer

    Centring the voices of care-experienced students this National Care Leavers’ week

    Published on 28 October 2024

    A student from the University has shared his perspective on what it is like to be care-experienced and studying in higher education

    "Don’t write off care-experienced people - work with them and they will work with you to make things better"

  3. University of Sunderland Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, Sir David Bell

    Why university leaders welcome news the graduate visa will be retained

    Published on 24 May 2024

    University leaders have welcomed news this week that the graduate visa will be retained.

    The possibility of the government tightening or even abolishing the visa route, as part of its plans to curb net migration, had caused widespread concern

  1. Sustainability

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  2. Staff and Students litter picking along riverside

    How volunteers are keeping Sunderland green and clean

    Published on 22 October 2024

    Staff and Students across the University of Sunderland have come together to clear up its campuses

    “Every small action helps to create a cleaner, greener future for the areas around our campuses”

  3. Bus on campus

    Everything you need to know about travelling sustainably this TravelWise Week

    Published on 16 September 2024

    The University of Sunderland has organised a whole week of events and activities to help encourage staff and students to think about how they can travel more sustainably

    “The University of Sunderland is committed to reducing the carbon we generate through the day-to-day operation of the organisation"

  1. Apprenticeships

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  2. Student training with scalpel on model foot

    How this new apprenticeship is helping students get a foot in the door

    Published on 22 August 2024

    A brand-new apprenticeship has been launched by the University of Sunderland – in partnership with NHS trusts around the north-east – to train the next generation of podiatrists

    “The University of Sunderland is committed to shaping the future of the next generation of allied health professionals in the region"

  1. Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering

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  2. Photo courtesy of Primary Education

    How local schools have won big at national engineering competition

    Published on 6 June 2024

    Pupils from schools across the north-east have visited the University to receive awards and recognition for their engineering ideas

    We really enjoyed hosting the award ceremony at the University of Sunderland and celebrating all the fantastic ideas which have been shortlisted

  3. (left to right) David Winter (Support Technician, University of Sunderland) with all participating Mechanical Engineering students Jude Ani, Ahnaf Amin, Mustasem Bouha, Jose Saurith, Ben Clapp, Zen Hassoun and Dr Aidan Bowes (Programme Leader for Engineer

    How a design challenge is giving students a taste of real world engineering

    Published on 10 May 2024

    A group of budding engineers at the University are celebrating four award wins in the north-east regional final of the 2024 Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Design Challenge

    The results of the competition are the culmination of a year’s study for these students

  1. Arts, Design and Media

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  2. Academic sat with statue of Paddington bear

    Focus on Film: Is Paddington really an illegal immigrant?

    Published on 11 November 2024

    We look back at what a University academic discovered about Paddington and his relationship with immigration

    “Michael Bond’s Paddington stories subtly investigate racism, and present the case for tolerance and understanding towards immigrants in general"

  3. Radio Presenters stood together

    Graduates join Radio 1 Anthems after launching on BBC Sounds

    Published on 8 November 2024

    Graduates from the University of Sunderland have joined Radio 1 Anthems, a new 24/7 stream targetted at young audiences

    "Playing the songs that I discovered through Radio 1 in my childhood on Radio 1 Anthems is surreal"

  1. Business and Law

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  2. Apprentices stood in boardroom

    Apprenticeship transforms not just learners’ lives but their employer’s too – here’s how

    Published on 31 October 2024

    A leading UK infrastructure services business is reaping the benefits thanks to the talents of a group of apprentices from the University

    "This apprenticeship makes you believe you are capable of more, that you can do this and you know you’re capable of it"

  3. Profile picture of academic

    How this academic is at the centre of HR knowledge exchange in the north-east

    Published on 27 September 2024

    A lecturer from the University has been appointed to lead a knowledge exchange initiative across the north-east which brings together academics and employers

    “Knowledge transfer exchange partnerships have been credited with the ability to enrich creativity, develop continuous learning and improve workplace practice"

  1. Computing Software and Big Data

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  2. Three robots stationary at event

    Lecturers inspire a new generation of computer scientists - here's how

    Published on 16 October 2024

    Lecturers from the University have helped inspire thousands of children to become the next generation of engineers and computer scientists

    “For many, it was their first time experiencing anything like it"

  3. Robot arm controlled by technician

    How experts shared research to change the world through technology

    Published on 3 September 2024

    The University has welcomed experts from around the world to share their research that aims to solve global problems with technology

    "Conferences like ICAC provide a unique platform for experts, scholars, and students to share ideas, collaborate on innovative solutions"

  1. Education and Society

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  2. Front view of the giant patchwork blanket with hundreds of hand-stitched colourful squares

    Why excluded children are at the heart of giant patchwork blanket

    Published on 1 July 2024

    A huge blanket created by a University of Sunderland academic and a group of parents to encourage conversations about the extent and impact of school exclusion has been unveiled

    The blanket will be taken to national organisations, local authorities, schools and community groups in England

  3. Ben Middleton

    New Dean for the Faculty of Education and Society

    Published on 6 March 2024

    “It’s a privilege to be following Lynne's outstanding tenure"

    Dr Ben Middleton set to take up new role

  1. Health Sciences and Wellbeing

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  2. Attendee at event station looking at models

    Why the University of Sunderland checked out it’s Bits and Bobs

    Published on 9 October 2024

    Bits and Bobs, the University of Sunderland’s annual adult-only event that explores the anatomy of sex, was back again this year

    "We were delighted that so many people trusted us and felt comfortable having open conversations"

  3. Academics and Trainees stood in mock hospital ward

    How Sunderland’s School of Pharmacy is celebrating a decade of success

    Published on 10 September 2024

    The University of Sunderland’s School of Pharmacy has seen a decade of continued success in training the next generation of pharmacists

    "We have taught pharmacy here at Sunderland for over a century and for this to play a part in the history of success of the School as a whole is fantastic"