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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ghanaian students get in the football spirit away from home ahead of World Cup Match
It’s World Cup season and staff and students at the University of Sunderland are cheering on their football teams from across the world as they compete. The University welcomes students from around the globe and some of them from Ghana are getting ready to cheer on their team for their match against England on Tuesday […]
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 […]
Sunderland AFC star Luke O’Nien awarded honorary degree by the University of Sunderland
Black Cats’ star, Luke O’Nien, is set to secure a winning result of a different kind when he picks up an honorary award from the University of Sunderland this summer. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the city, both on and off the field, the SAFC player will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of […]
Emmy-winning screenwriter helps unlock the future of filmmaking talent in the region
An Emmy award winning scriptwriter has joined a crew of filmmakers to inspire students from across the region during a film school at the University of Sunderland. David Quantick, who has worked on TV and Film productions like Veep, TV Burp and The Thick of It, has joined a panel of university experts to guide […]
Chief Medical Officer visits University of Sunderland to discuss groundbreaking £4.2million NORI Institute
England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, visited the University of Sunderland last week to learn more about a pioneering new research initiative set to transform the early detection and prevention of disease. The visit to the University’s City Campus centered on plans for the Northern Ophthalmic Research and Innovation Institute (NORI), a world-leading, […]