Details confirmed for North East business event
More details have been announced for a North East business event which is returning in October. Sunderland Business Week is back for a sixth year from 12 – 16 October, with a leading line up of speakers and events taking place at venues across the city. The flagship event of the week will be SunFest, […]
Studio One sets the stage for Crown Works
Sunderland’s blockbuster studio plans are moving towards their next stage, with a planning application submitted that will pave the way for spades in the ground in autumn. A revised planning application has been submitted to Sunderland City Council’s Planning Authority setting out the final details of Studio One at Crown Works. This regional and nationally […]
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 […]