How this student is helping create a sustainable future in tourism
A graduate from the University of Sunderland is helping create a sustainable future after securing a role in the emerging green tourism sector. Throughout her studies, Laura Hartshorn has had a keen interest in conservation and sustainability after witnessing the positive impact that sustainable tourism can have while working for a sea turtle conservation charity […]
University of Sunderland delivers its first ever graduating midwives
The University of Sunderland is celebrating its first ever class of graduating midwives who are supporting families during their pregnancy journeys across the north-east. 92% of graduating BA (Hons) Midwifery Practice students are now providing midwifery care in NHS trusts across the region, including South Tyneside and Sunderland, Newcastle, County Durham and Darlington, North Tees and Hartlepool […]
University of Sunderland graduations in the heart of the city
Hundreds of students from the University of Sunderland will be crossing the stage to graduate this week at the city’s vibrant performing arts and events venue – The Fire Station. For 21 successful years, the University hosted its twice-annual celebrations at Sunderland Football Club’s Stadium of Light. Now, from this month (January 2026), the ceremonies […]
University of Sunderland graduate receives MBE from Princess Anne
A University of Sunderland graduate has been presented with her MBE by the Princess Royal, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne at St James’s Palace. Kylie Dixon, from Seaham, was awarded the honour in the King’s Birthday Honours list 2025 in recognition of her services to social enterprise and female entrepreneurship, supporting women-led businesses through The […]
New £4.2million world-leading eye health research institute coming to Sunderland
A world-leading multi-million-pound research institute is set to transform the way we detect and prevent both eye and general diseases and boost the region’s health and prosperity prospects. The University of Sunderland and South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) are working to create a world-leading joined-up data centre with eye health technology at […]
University of Sunderland announces plans to develop new training opportunities in dental care
A project has been launched by the University of Sunderland to develop new training opportunities in dental care.
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 […]
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.
A Sunderland legacy in tune with the Music City
The legacy of a north-east champion of education for all is being kept alive by two young University of Sunderland students with very different ambitions who are hoping to make an impact in their chosen fields. Modern Music Industries student Jake Judson and Accounting and Finance student Azman Mohammed, both from Sunderland, have won this year’s Sir Tom Cowie Sunderland […]