Michael’s TV pitch gets the BBC treatment
A North Shields actor and University of Sunderland graduate has been chosen to work alongside a BBC script editor to…
‘Sunderland ‘Til I Die’ producers Fulwell 73 to open new office at University
Acclaimed independent production company Fulwell 73 – makers of Netflix show Sunderland ‘Til I die – has launched a new…
University of Sunderland shines in national survey
A diverse range of programmes running at the University of Sunderland have received a 100% satisfaction rate from delighted students.…
Hats off to crafty student who made her own graduation gown
It’s one of the proudest moments of a student’s life – donning a cap and gown and celebrating all that…
Class of 2021: Pandemic won’t stop GB athlete achieving his childhood dreams
A British athlete graduating from the University of Sunderland is aiming to kick the competition into touch – once he…
From life in the Army to saving lives on the NHS frontline
Mum-of-four Gemma Ladley is preparing to start a new career after leaving the Army and raising her family. The 40-year-old…
Elise is making up a great career
Before she had even graduated Elise Storey managed to land herself a full-time job at a global cosmetics company. As…
Caring Callom lands pharmacy memorial prize
Callom Short’s dedication to improving life for others as a care worker while throwing himself into his pharmacy degree has…
Much more than a football match: sports expert on the impact of Euro 2021 final on England
After several agonising near-misses, England have made it to their first major tournament final since the World Cup win of…
“The sum of what we learn is greater than the parts we teach”
Transforming the way maths is taught has become the mission of teacher John Cooper for the last 10 years. John…
From wide-eyed graduate to professor of changing lives
In the 30 years between these two pictures, Lynne Mckenna has changed her own life – and thousands of others.…
“Ready for the next chapter”: Graduate set for success in post-Covid world
Thousands of students will be graduating from Sunderland this week with celebrations taking place online. Among them is Adam Goodbody,…
University bags silver award for online open days
The University of Sunderland is celebrating after scooping the silver award for Best Open Day Experience 2021 at the prestigious…
Student’s new gaming network takes games culture to the next level
Video games can provide the perfect escape from reality – and we’ve all needed a bit of that over the…
Class of 2021: Meet the new lifesavers ready to hit the North East frontline
What a remarkable year to be a trainee paramedic. Meet the first graduating cohort from the University of Sunderland’s Paramedic…