Ward Hadaway appoints Head of Corporate
UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has confirmed the appointment of corporate partner Nik Tunley as Head of Corporate following its merger with Teesside-based The Endeavour Partnership. The move brings further strategic focus to Ward Hadaway’s national corporate capability across Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Teesside with further growth planned. Nik specialises in mid-market mergers […]
University celebrates first mother and son Sir Tom Cowie award winners
A lecturer and a student from the University of Sunderland have become the first mother and son recipients of a prestigious scholarship created to support local people in achieving their full potential. Vicky Graham and Jake Judson are building careers in two very different worlds, but they have both been awarded the Sir Tom Cowie […]
University hosts Radio Academy to give audio professionals a foot in the door
The University of Sunderland welcomed radio professionals including Hits Radio 90s Steve and Karen as it hosted the Radio Academy to help create opportunities for audio stars of the future. Partnering with the University’s student-led community station Spark, the RadioAcademy delivered one of its popular Foot in the Door events to give entry and early […]
Exhibition for emerging Sunderland artists opens at city’s new Maker gallery
Emerging artists from the University of Sunderland have become the first to exhibit their work at a new gallery situated at the heart of the city’s evolution. Located in the new Riverside Maker Building, the Maker Meanwhile Gallery is hosting its inaugural exhibition, Emerging, which showcases work from the University’s recent Fine Art BA (Hons) and MA Visual Practice: […]
Richard Reed Solicitors collaborate with Impact Family Services
Richard Reed Solicitors has been collaborating with Impact Family Services, as part of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, to raise awareness and highlight the support available to those affected.
Successful fifth year for North East business week
North East business leaders have hailed the success of a popular business event, with over 1,000 people attending sessions across Sunderland.
TV producer sets up new base at the North East BIC
A North East filmmaker with credits spanning the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Netflix and Amazon has set up a new production company at the North East BIC.
Researchers receive £3.9 million to take new cystinosis drug into clinical trials
Researchers have been awarded nearly £4 million to take a drug, discovered by an “inspirational” University of Sunderland scientist dedicated to improving the treatment of patients with a rare, life-threatening genetic disease into clinical trials.
Meet the Sunderland academics coaching sports teams on a global stage
Two academics from the University of Sunderland have been travelling the globe to help the athletes they coach gain international experience.
Global cinema innovator marks 25 years of success from Sunderland base
For the past 25 years the cinematic experiences of millions around the globe have been quietly shaped from the banks of the Wear in Sunderland. From blockbuster cinemas in Dubai and Dolby installations in America, the work of EOMAC has reached over 60 countries. Yet few in the region may even know the company exists. […]