Digital apprentice secures new role after helping inspire young people in the region
A University of Sunderland apprentice has secured a promotion during her studies after going above and beyond in the workplace. This National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February), the University is shining a light on the inspirational work of its apprentices, partners and staff, who are helping to plug the skills gap in the healthcare, digital and education sectors in Sunderland and the wider north-east. […]
Apprenticeship helping schools recruit and retain talented teachers praised by headteacher
It’s National Apprenticeship Week (Monday 9 February – Sunday 15 February) and a University of Sunderland programme aiming to keep teaching talent within the region is being praised by a north-east primary school. The University launched its three-year route Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (TDA), last September allowing apprentices to earn a salary while working in a […]
Three sisters reunite from across the world to study in Sunderland
Pharmacy has become a family affair as three sisters from Iran celebrated their academic journey at the University of Sunderland. Since 2024, Zohreh, Zahra and Fatemeh Taghipour have all moved to Sunderland from Oman to study MSc Drug Discovery and Development at the University. Now Zohreh and Zahra have graduated from the University, with Fatemeh following in […]
Paving inclusive Pathways into Employment
The University of Sunderland has launched a joint report examining how to improve employment opportunities for people living in the region’s most deprived communities. Workforce Skills Research – Creating Pathways into Employment and delivering the skills workforce of tomorrow: insights from the North East of England and beyond has been jointly created by the University’s Institute for […]
How a decade of creative performances has shaped the education of pupils across Sunderland
University of Sunderland researchers are celebrating a decade of success for a project that combines creativity with teaching to engage younger learners across the city. LearningBods is an ongoing research project led by Sarah Riach and Rachel Emms which uses live physical performances which include Performing Arts students to bring different subjects alive for primary school pupils. Over the […]
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 […]