Richard Reed Solicitors strengthens Dispute Resolution team
Richard Reed Solicitors has strengthened its Dispute Resolution department with the appointment of solicitor Alex Howarth, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to developing local talent and expanding its expertise in commercial litigation and insolvency work across the North East. A Sunderland-born solicitor with a strong regional profile, Alex joins the firm’s six-strong Dispute Resolution team, led […]
SAFC’s Luke O’Nien receives honorary degree from University of Sunderland
Black Cats’ star Luke O’Nien has been awarded a prestigious Honorary Doctorate of Sport by the University of Sunderland. Affectionately known as ‘Mr Sunderland,’ Luke received the accolade today (Wednesday 8 July) during the University’s summer graduation ceremonies in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the city, both on and off the field. The honour reflects […]
“Full circle moment” for sports journalism graduate inspired by broadcaster Jeff Brown
When broadcaster Jeff Brown visited a local primary school in 2015, little did he know he would go on to watch the pupil he inspired graduate from the University of Sunderland with a Sports Journalism degree. Not everyone is lucky enough to have one of their professional idols at their graduation ceremony – but that is the […]
Thousands celebrate as The Fire Station hosts University of Sunderland’s summer graduation ceremonies
More than 3,000 students are coming together to celebrate years of hard work as they graduate from the University of Sunderland. The University’s graduations will take place this week (Monday 6 July – Friday 10 July), the first to be held during the summer at The Fire Station at the heart of the city of […]
Ward Hadaway expands healthcare employment team with two partners
Leading law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed Helen Badger and Gemma Lynch as partners, strengthening its employment law work with NHS trusts, independent healthcare providers and health tech businesses. Helen and Gemma join from Browne Jacobson, where they advised clients across England and Wales. Their arrival comes as the NHS and wider healthcare sector continue […]
University of Sunderland confirms launch of new Dental Academy
The University of Sunderland has confirmed its commitment to developing the region’s future dental care professionals with the launch of a new dental training academy. The Dental Academy will offer a range of dental programmes, including Dental Hygiene, Dental Therapy and Dental Technician training, with the first courses expected to launch in September 2027. The […]
Scientists launch pioneering autism urine test
A ground-breaking urine test which could help thousands of young children worldwide awaiting an autism assessment has been developed by a team of British and US scientists. Analutos, which is headquartered in Sunderland, has introduced a new urine test which may help with the early identification of autism and related gut health concerns. Based in […]
Rotary Club marks 25 years with University of Sunderland
You may have seen the luminous yellow bibs of the Rotary Club of Sunderland braving the heavy rain during Take That’s visit to Sunderland earlier this month. But that was no one-off. This dedicated team of volunteers have been collecting parking money for charity at the University of Sunderland since 2001. To mark that 25-year […]
Next chapter of growth at the North East BIC for Sunderland creative agency
Sunderland brand and design studio Kenfolk has relocated to a larger space at the North East BIC, marking the next chapter in a period of significant growth for the agency. The milestone marks a turning point for the Sunderland business, which has scaled since its launch in 2020. The move highlights the agency’s recent evolution, […]
Improving youth wellbeing in the North East
Plans to improve the wellbeing of young people in the North East have been explored as part of a roundtable discussion at the University of Sunderland. Community organisations, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers came together (Wednesday 17 June) to discuss some of the pressing inequalities affecting young people today – including mental health, housing, poverty, employment, racism […]