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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"
University partners with training provider to enhance innovation in the care sector

Published on 26, February, 2025

“We have a proven track record in delivering impact"
How performance art is helping develop the doctors of tomorrow

Published on 26, February, 2025

“We are incredibly lucky to be part of a medical school that offers this unique approach to learning"
20 years of Grazia: Preparing the next generation of journalists for an evolving magazine industry

Published on 25, February, 2025

"It makes my heart sing that many of our journalism students, born after the start of the millennium, still want to make good old print magazines"
Sunderland talent triumphs at RTS Awards

Published on 25, February, 2025

"I hope it reinforces their belief that they can succeed in a challenging but hugely rewarding industry"
Bold new signage to ignite students’ entrepreneurial spark

Published on 25, February, 2025

“This experience has helped me to feel immensely more confident in my work and my creative abilities"
Innovative Retail Scholarship launched by University of Sunderland Chancellor

Published on 24, February, 2025

“The scholarship will give students a unique insight into the breadth of roles and opportunities available in one of the UK’s most important sectors"
Game of Thrones and ITV drama ‘Grace’ star Laura Elphinstone inspires future talent

Published on 21, February, 2025

“What a privilege it has been to talk to students who are in the early stages of their journey"
Sunderland nursing apprenticeship shortlisted for national award

Published on 20, February, 2025

"We are wholly committed to delivering high quality, job-ready graduates who will make a real difference to patient care"
Positive impact of apprentices celebrated at awards ceremony

Published on 20, February, 2025

"The achievements we celebrated were really inspiring and clearly showed how apprentices are making a positive difference"
Vice-Chancellor’s role for Professor Michael Young

Published on 18, February, 2025

“While I look forward to my new role, I will always cherish my time at this inspiring and forward-thinking University"
Knife crime spotlighted at Police Short Film Awards

Published on 17, February, 2025

"Through these five powerful films, students have tackled a difficult subject with creativity and sensitivity"
National Apprenticeship Week 2025: Apprentice teachers on course to change lives

Published on 13, February, 2025

“My favourite part of the apprenticeship is teaching the students; it gives me a great sense of warmth and joy”