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 […]
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).