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City runners are raising money for University Futures Fund

Published on 17, April, 2025

“We’re incredibly grateful to all our runners - their dedication is vital to the Futures Fund’s mission"
Royal appointment for University of Sunderland Governor

Published on 16, April, 2025

Professor Barnes served as Vice-Chancellor of Staffordshire University for six years, overseeing a leap in its learning and teaching standards
Special archive of Kate Adie’s trailblazing career unlocked at University of Sunderland

Published on 11, April, 2025

“A reporter does not usually have much time to collect souvenirs so it’s an eclectic collection"
Community radio gets the royal treatment

Published on 11, April, 2025

"I was extremely pleased to see community media recognised at this prestigious event and to have the opportunity to speak to The King and Queen"
Fashion students take Pride in charity styling challenge

Published on 9, April, 2025

"There were some fantastic creations and it was amazing what stylish looks can be created on a budget"
Mark Burdon appointed Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of Sunderland

Published on 7, April, 2025

"I am committed to advancing our strategic ambitions – ensuring that students and staff remain at the heart of everything we do”
University sparks ‘vital discussions’ on building cohesive communities

Published on 4, April, 2025

"Our speakers tackled what strengthens and hinders community wellbeing and social cohesion"
Next generation of doctors learn how plain speaking can help patients thrive

Published on 4, April, 2025

"This is an important part of our role as a socially responsible medical school"
Charity brings home the University of Sunderland’s Community Football Cup

Published on 3, April, 2025

“We hope by using sport as a vehicle, we will provide a great showcase for services and charities, helping to raise their profile"
How we build cohesive communities to be explored at University event

Published on 1, April, 2025

"Discussions about social and community cohesion have taken on renewed urgency"
Take a trip down memory lane as we revisit Sunderland's iconic nightclub scene

Published on 1, April, 2025

It's after the University announced plans to demolish the currently empty North Shore building on its St Peter's Campus
University of Sunderland strengthens commitment to educational excellence with triple leadership appointments

Published on 31, March, 2025

"These appointments reflect our ability to identify and develop outstanding leaders"
New £10 million campus for University of Sunderland officially opened by Secretary of State for Education

Published on 28, March, 2025

“Our new campus builds upon over a decade of success since we opened in London in 2012"
£100,000 for trailblazing study to transform police education

Published on 27, March, 2025

"This project represents a crucial step forward in modernising police training and ensuring it keeps pace with digital advancements"
How Adolescence is highlighting the communication gap between parents, their children, and an online threat

Published on 26, March, 2025

"Parents often find themselves disconnected from their children's virtual worlds, oblivious to the subtle language of symbols and shortcuts that shape conversations"
University announces international education partnership to enhance innovation

Published on 26, March, 2025

"At the heart of this partnership is a shared vision for innovation in education"
Apprentice's 5,000-mile trip to become a training master

Published on 25, March, 2025

"I’ve been able to enrich my own professional development which now enables me to incorporate Japanese-style teaching into the training academy here in the UK"
Healthcare workers honoured in portraits marking pandemic anniversary

Published on 21, March, 2025

“I find it really important to not brush over some of the harder aspects of caring for people and acknowledge and face them"
Celebrating 50 years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Published on 20, March, 2025

"The University of Sunderland is embedded in the city and the region and so supporting local business is really important to us"
When a University of Sunderland Chaplain watched Newcastle United win at Wembley

Published on 20, March, 2025

“Even though there is a football rivalry, I must say I absolutely love my job at the University and in Sunderland"
University of Sunderland start-ups are booming – so let’s not lose them

Published on 20, March, 2025

“We see student and graduate entrepreneurship as an important way that our University generates economic, cultural and social value for the area"
Breaking down language barriers

Published on 19, March, 2025

“Due to a lack of translated materials and interpreters, Eastern European women rely heavily upon members from their community and family members, including their own children"
Celebrating love, spring and new life this Holi

Published on 17, March, 2025

"It feels like we are back at home"
Sell-out success for male mental health event

Published on 14, March, 2025

"It’s amazing to feel like we are making a difference"
Gaming valuable experience at world-leading festival proves a winner for Harrison

Published on 13, March, 2025

“It gave me the chance to experience an event of this scale for the first time in my life"
How the University of Sunderland is inspiring the next generation of youth workers

Published on 12, March, 2025

“It’s incredibly important to create meaningful pathways for existing staff in the sector and to promote youth work as a career”
A ‘Space To Think’ about male mental health

Published on 11, March, 2025

"The School of Psychology is proud to be working with local partners in raising awareness and making a real difference"
How Sunderland academics are celebrating Washington’s 60th birthday

Published on 10, March, 2025

"Supporting this project, from inception to the podcast musical performance, has been one of the highlights of my academic career"
Meet the graduate helping The Moth take flight

Published on 10, March, 2025

“I love helping to tell a story through sets and props"
IWD 2025: Sunderland Professors reflect on what International Women’s Day means to them

Published on 7, March, 2025

"IWD is an opportunity to illuminate the challenges that women face and bring people around the table to commit to positive action to empower women"
Rebel Women of Sunderland Podcast honours pioneering Wearside artist

Published on 7, March, 2025

“The Rebel Women Podcast launch 2025, on the eve of International Women's Day, was a true celebration of Audrey Amiss and community driven podcasting”
IWD 2025: Visiting Professor shortlisted for Women Changing the World Awards

Published on 7, March, 2025

“It is important that we encourage more women and girls to become future leaders"
Sunderland elite athlete joins Traitors star in inspiring short film

Published on 6, March, 2025

"I want to inspire and encourage other people with hidden disability that achieving goals is possible"
“No ceiling for talent” after Oscar win for north-east screenwriter

Published on 6, March, 2025

“Peter Straughan’s Oscar win demonstrates there is no ceiling for talent from the region"
Encouraging students to take control of their finances

Published on 5, March, 2025

“National Student Money Week is a time for us to think about our finances and to ask for support if needed"
World Obesity Day 2025: Seeing the bigger picture when tackling obesity

Published on 4, March, 2025

“For too long, responses to tackling the obesity crisis have focused on individuals, but it is the systems that need changing"
Obesity stigma set to be challenged in university cinema screening

Published on 4, March, 2025

“Film has a power to influence audiences and humanise complex issues"
Double award shortlisting for employability excellence

Published on 4, March, 2025

The University of Sunderland's School of Media and Creative Industries is shortlisted in two categories
Sunderland student paramedic helps save hiker caught in Cairngorms avalanche

Published on 3, March, 2025

“I thought I would have been more scared, but all the training kicks in all of a sudden and you start doing things”
Apprenticeship re-developed with employers to help plug the digital skills gap

Published on 27, February, 2025

"Some of the skills that we have been learning I’ve been able to practically deploy them in my own work"