‘Activity snacking’ helps people with type 1 diabetes manage blood sugar levels, new study finds
New research at the University of Sunderland reveals for the first time, that short breaks from sitting can help people…
Entrepreneurial graduate launches £5m University Drug Discovery and Research Institute in his name
The University of Sunderland today launches The John Dawson Drug Discovery and Development Research Institute to improve the health and…
Success mushrooms for Seaham author who featured on Great British Menu
The artwork from Kylie Dixon’s book series The Magical World of Mushroom Marvellous served as the inspiration for one of…
University sponsors first National Armed Forces and Emergency Services event
The event is the first of its kind in the UK to celebrate the ethos of service – past, present…
From market trader to market leader: Apprentice star inspires students
Former Apprentice finalist and motivational speaker Adam Corbally has been sharing his business knowledge and skills with the next generation…
Addressing violence and abuse among disabled adults
A conference addressing intimate violence and abuse among disabled adults builds upon previous findings of a major study exposing the…
City of Sunderland welcomes iconic Rainbow Dress
An iconic dress made of 68 flags of nations where homosexuality is illegal is heading to the UK for the…
Robot dog emBARKS on first Tyne and Wear Metro journey
“He certainly caused a buzz and enjoyed the attention” Passengers on the Tyne and Wear Metro got a surprise this…
Midwives to sleep outside for homeless veterans
A group of 14 midwifery students will be sleeping out under the stars to raise vital funds for homeless veterans…
New education partnership will reach out to the world
A new partnership between the School of Education and personalised education provider Global Spirit Ed will expand the University’s UK…
Improving quality of life for people with learning disabilities
A collaborative research project across health, social care and academia helping to transform the wellbeing and hearing of people with…
Tide of creativity washes along north-east coastline
A community project designed to connect local people to the sights, sounds and smells of the region’s seascape will wash…
He shoots, he scores! Simon Jakab nets place on national university football squad
It is without a doubt the greatest achievement of my footballing career so far” Rising football star and University of…
Student paramedic’s placement provides vital patient support
“Paramedics have been an integral part of the primary care ecosystem for many years” A North-East GP practice has opened…
Finding a solution to global teacher recruitment and retention crisis
New qualification aims to preserve the UK’s world leading position in high-quality education and research A recognised global teacher recruitment…