Sunderland named among UK’s Top 30 universities in new Guide

The University of Sunderland has been named one of the UK’s Top 30 universities for the first time. Delighted staff and students were celebrating as the University ranked 27th in The Guardian University Guide 2026, which was published on Saturday. Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University, said: “While ‘league tables’ are […]
University of Sunderland strengthens leadership with diverse range of new governors

The University of Sunderland has announced a series of new appointments to its Board of Governors, with the latest additions coming from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Students at the University of Sunderland are the 6th most satisfied in UK

The University of Sunderland is 6th in the UK when it comes to student satisfaction, according to the latest analysis of the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS) results.
Sunderland AFC scores University honour

Sunderland Association Football Club has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Sport by the University of Sunderland.
Winning result for the University of Sunderland in the 2025 National Student Survey

Delighted students have heaped praise on courses at the University of Sunderland in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS).
Support for care-experienced and estranged students continues to be rated ‘exceptional’

Building on past success, the University of Sunderland has once again been recognised for how it supports care-experienced and estranged students by a leading national charity.
Graduations 2025: Thousands of students get ready to celebrate

Thousands of students from the University of Sunderland will be crossing the stage to graduate this week.
Sunderland kicks off a spectacular Summer of Sport

Sunderland is set to come alive this summer as the city launches its Summer of Sport 2025 – a city-wide celebration of international and grassroots sport.
Sunderland bariatrics expert honoured for collaborative research in Spain

An academic from the University of Sunderland has been recognised for her contribution to the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery in Spain.
Young footballer scores place on national team

A talented young footballer from the University of Sunderland has been selected by English Universities Sport (EUS) for their Men’s National Football Squad for the 2024-25 season.