Sunderland welcomed Women’s Rugby World Cup with unforgettable opening match
Sunderland came alive on Friday 22 August as the Women’s Rugby World Cup kicked off in spectacular style at the Stadium of Light.
North East colleges form transformational alliance to power regional growth
Leading colleges from across the North East were joined by Mayor Kim McGuinness at a strategically focussed roundtable marking the launch of a powerful new partnership.
Sunderland Art Festival channels the power of invention
A Sunderland-born artist and inventor will be adding his unique skills to the city’s second art festival of the summer.
Keel Crossing opens as Sunderland prepares for World Cup kick off
Sunderland’s Keel Crossing has opened for the first time, with leaders from the city and Sheepfolds businesses crossing together symbolising the coming together of both sides of the river.
Sunderland’s BIDs prepare for the future with senior appointment
Sunderland’s Business Improvement Districts have appointed its first Head of Business Services, to ensure the fast-developing organisation is prepared for its future growth.
Workspace experts outline bold ambitions
A TEAM of workspace design experts are celebrating their tenth anniversary in style with a bold new look and even bolder ambitions for the future. Nurture Workspace, which counts Siemens, Mammoet, and the NHS among its portfolio of clients, plans to increase its turnover to over £500,000 this financial year. The company reported a record […]
University of Sunderland named among best in UK for Student Support and Teaching
The University of Sunderland has been named among the Top 10 in the UK for the support it offers students, its high standards of teaching, and its commitment to getting more first-generation students into higher education. According to the Daily Mail University Guide 2026, the University is 4th in the UK for its excellent student […]
Sunderland College students celebrate outstanding results
Students at Sunderland College are celebrating outstanding successes after receiving their A-Levels, T Levels and technical qualifications results.
Sunderland College named North East’s first Construction Technical Excellence College
Sunderland College has been named as one of 10 Construction Technical Excellence Colleges by the Department for Education following a highly competitive bidding process. The college’s Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Centre (HICSA) will lead the way as the North East CTEC, positioning the city at the forefront of the region’s construction and housing industry. […]
Headline speakers announced for North East business event
Radio 1’s Jamie Laing – co-founder of gourmet confectionary brand Candy Kittens – and LadBible and UniLad founder Alex Partridge have been announced as headline speakers for a North East business event.