Head-to-head: Academic showdown over Brexit and second referendum
From the moment the UK made the decision to exit the European Union in 2016 there has been a simmering…
University leads way in fight for mandatory learning disability training
Academics from the University of Sunderland were meeting health ministers today amid calls to train all health care professionals to…
Origins and endings in Sunderland’s history
Significant events and individuals that have helped shaped Sunderland’s history and culture will be explored as part of a national…
Free Shahidul Alam: Students and academics lead march over jailed photographer
United voices today called for the release of internationally renowned photographer and close friend of the University of Sunderland Shahidul…
Digital media expert appointed visiting professor at Sunderland
Digital media entrepreneur and academic Alex Connock has been appointed Visiting Professor in e-commerce video at the University of Sunderland.…
Art puts spotlight on forgotten group
A new exhibition running this week is shining a light on a little-known and misunderstood section of society – people…
Virtual worlds and new visions
This week sees the University of Sunderland open up visions of virtual worlds to visitors, and opens a world of…
Students and the impact of the Great War
As we head towards the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, a Sunderland academic has been reflecting on the often overlooked…
A thirst for blood……..
This Halloween University of Sunderland psychologist and expert in ‘dark personalities’ Dr Helen Driscoll takes a look at the enduring…