“This isn’t a new start, this is my first chance to really make a difference in life”
When mature student Gary Maddison walks into the University of Sunderland this month, it will mark a watershed in his…
Study into local school exclusions hopes to inform national guidelines
While the majority of school pupils are still in lockdown at home, the largest study into school exclusions in England…
From Ghana to Sunderland – how Anthony brought his award winning talents to Wearside
Artist Anthony Amoaka-Attah has brought his award winning skills to the University of Sunderland all the way from Ghana. The…
Innovative new nursing degree programme set to train the lifesavers of tomorrow
Sunderland has become one of just seven universities in the UK to offer an innovative nursing degree programme to train…
University community comes together to support student in need
The University of Sunderland has launched an appeal to support students who are experiencing hardship due to the Covid-19 crisis,…
Living and working with Bipolar Depressive Disorder
Dr Paul-Alan Armstrong is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Leadership at the University of Sunderland. Paul also…
Graduate explores gruesome past murders for TV show
A Sunderland PhD graduate has once again offered his expertise on two gruesome crimes more than a century ago as…
After three months on the Covid frontline, Hayley proves to be a first-class nurse
After spending the last three months on the NHS frontline tackling Covid 19, nurse Hayley Fairweather thoroughly deserves her First…
Emeli Sandé’s heartfelt message to graduating students: “Be a force for change”
Multi-platinum singer and Chancellor of the University of Sunderland Emeli Sandé today sent a special message to thousands of students…
Young mother starts new life
Young mother Nicola Robinson has fulfilled a lifetime ambition to become a teacher, thanks to one of the North East’s…
University launches Skills Boost scheme to help re-skill and re-train North East workers
The University of Sunderland today launches a new scheme designed to boost the career opportunities of thousands of workers affected…
Graduate unlocks the power of music for dementia patients
Caring Caitlin Robson whose musical talents have had a huge impact on the mental wellbeing of dementia patients across the…
Show must go on for Sunderland students
While theatres remain closed due to Covid 19 – Sunderland academics alongside a renowned regional stage director have devised an…
University experts helping ease schoolchildren’s return to the classroom
Education experts from the University of Sunderland are playing a key role in helping ease pressures as thousands of schoolchildren…
Pulling together to help others
Recently there has been a lot of positive work done in the community while the world has tried to adjust…