Green light given as new School of Medicine prepares for opening
Sunderland’s first School of Medicine has been given the official ‘green light’ after a team from the General Medical Council…
“This was the year I needed to discover the artist I am.”
With students facing more choice than ever, a University of Sunderland programme is playing a critical role in bridging that…
Meet the UK’s youngest graduates
In just a few weeks’ time thousands of University of Sunderland students will celebrate graduating. But, beating them to the…
More support for marginalised students
Young people who have little or no support from their families but dream of going to university can turn those…
Sunderland celebrates 100 years of Learning Disability Nursing
“I want to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and hope others see how rewarding…
From lads’ humour to mental wellbeing: Is Top Gear reversing its bad-boy image?
It made its reputation on controversial behaviour and non-politically correct jokes. But in the days of post toxic masculinity could…
Student nurse milestone oath to serve her country
The very first University of Sunderland student nurse to complete her Army Reservist Training marks an important milestone in a…
Student Abigail proves to be her mum’s shining light
It has been a tough year for University of Sunderland student Abigail Marshall. The 20-year-old, from Gosforth in Newcastle, has…
The Porn Block – what is it and why has it been delayed?
A potentially explosive deadline that would have affected millions across the country has come and gone. And now it looks…
Cosmetic science on the right career ‘Paige’
She’s going to be one of the first cohort to graduate this summer from the University of Sunderland’s Cosmetic Science…
University of Sunderland Chancellor Steve Cram to step down in July
Steve Cram CBE will step down as Chancellor of the University of Sunderland in July, after eleven years in the…
You shall go to the ball
Kirsty Thompson had always dreamed of being a fashion designer, and had gone to university to follow her dream. But…
Bridging the gap between higher education and dementia care
Dementia Action Week (May 20-26) 2019 Targeting healthcare students before they enter professional practice could be the key to increasing…
#MeToo: gender, sexuality and breaking barriers
The University of Sunderland is to play host to a gender equality conference in light of the #MeToo movement sweeping…
Jess goes from Bradford AFC to Rangers FC via Sunderland Uni
Question: How does a lifelong Bradford AFC supporter end up working for Rangers Football Club? Answer: She studies an MA…