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Find out what to expect when you start university and learn how to make the most of your time with our insightful articles, blogs, interviews and case studies.
Sunderland and the north-east have a perfect blend of the coast, countryside, and vibrant city life. Find out how you can get around using efficient modes of transport while considering your carbon footprint and how much you spend.
Read our travel tips for Sunderland and the north-east
There are so many great places to eat and drink in Sunderland. From restaurants and cafes to takeaways and street food vendors, there’s something for everyone at all times of the day.
Here are some of our food recommendations
Moving to a new city can be a daunting experience, so to help you settle into your new home, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best things to do in Sunderland when you want to take a break from studying. From shopping and entertainment to exploring the outdoors and local culture, find out more about some of our favourite places to visit both in Sunderland and nearby.
Discover our favourite things to do in Sunderland
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UNILIFE: UNLOCKEDWe’re sharing some of our top tips on how to find a part-time job as a student in Sunderland, including how we can support you, where to find the best opportunities, and how to make your CV stand out.
Read our guidance on working part-time while studying
Check out our guide to food shopping as a student, including top tips on how to food shop for one person, our student shopping list essentials, and some useful shopping apps and loyalty schemes you can take advantage of.
Read our tips on student food shopping
Sustainable shopping isn't just good for the planet – it’ll also benefit your health and your wallet, which is particularly important for students in the current cost of living crisis.
Read our eight top tips on how to shop sustainably on a budget
A conversion course is an intensive master’s degree aimed at those with an undergraduate qualification in an unrelated discipline pursuing a career change. Here, we’re covering everything you need to know about them.
Explore how conversion courses could help you change career
University can be overwhelming, as you're juggling your studies, social life, finances, and everything in between. Knowing how to prioritise and manage your wellbeing is essential. We've put together eight of our top tips on how you can improve your wellbeing.
Read our eight top tips to improve your wellbeing
For many students, moving away to university will be the first time living without their families, which can be an incredibly daunting prospect. It’s natural to feel homesick, and we’ve compiled some of our top tips on how to deal with homesickness at university to help ease any anxiety you might be experiencing.
Read our tips on how to stop feeling homesick
While moving away to a new city for university can be exciting and offers you a whole new level of independence, there are still plenty of reasons why staying locally to study is also a fantastic option. Let us persuade you why staying local for university could be a good idea.
Read why you should stay in Sunderland for university
In 2023, Sunderland City Council confirmed that over £400 million would be invested in the city over the next four years. We’ve highlighted some of the top developments you can look forward to if you choose to join us as a student at the University of Sunderland.
Read about the developments in Sunderland
University is often considered the time of your life – the place you make memories that will last forever. Those memories will be all the more special if you’ve made them with new-found friends for life, so sharing your uni experience with others and meeting new people should be pretty high on your to-do list when you arrive.
Discover top tips for making friends at university
Managing your money at university can be a challenge, and with the current cost of living crisis, we know it’s more difficult than ever. Here, we share some of our student money saving tips to help you try and keep on top of your finances.
Explore ways in which you can save money
Worrying about your workload can bring on stress and anxiety so it’s important to know how to manage it. Everyone does it differently; here we give you our advice on how to deal with your university workload.
Read our advice on dealing with your university workload
If you’re new to the North East, you might be surprised to learn that Sunderland is home to a few regional delicacies that you’re unlikely to find anywhere else in the country. You might not have heard of some of them, and you may even struggle to spell a couple. But you can’t consider your time as a student here complete until you’ve tried these dishes and indulged in some local Sunderland food.
Watch as our students go on a Wearside culinary journey