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Find the right contact details to get in touch with the University, including our main switchboard, student helpline, and media enquiries.

Get in touch

You can contact the main University switchboard on +44 (0)191 515 2000.

Student Helpline

If you would like details about a particular course, contact our Student Helpline team on +44 (0)191 515 3000 or email student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk. You can also chat with the team using the Live Chat icon on our web pages from 9am to 5pm UK time.

You can also chat online with our students to learn more about studying and student life here at the University.

News and media contacts

Philippa Brock, Head of Communications, Media and Events
Email: philippa.brock@sunderland.ac.uk

Craig Thompson, Media Relations Manager
Mobile: 07734605286

Email: craig.thompson@sunderland.ac.uk

Paul Haustead, Communications Coordinator
Tel: 0191 515 3265

Email: paul.haustead@sunderland.ac.uk

Tony Kerr, Internal Engagement Officer
Tel: 0191 515 2099

Mobile: 07748334768

Email: tony.kerr@sunderland.ac.uk

Ruth Aiken, Communications Officer
Mobile: 07910230258

Email: ruth.aiken@sunderland.ac.uk

Jack Wallace-Hunter, Media Relations Coordinator
Mobile: 07480701473

Email: jack.wallace-hunter@sunderland.ac.uk

Gemma Williams, Communications and Engagement Coordinator 
Email: gemma.williams@sunderland.ac.uk

Kirsty Evers, Internal Communications Assistant
Email: kirsty.evers@sunderland.ac.uk

Email: pressoffice@sunderland.ac.uk
Twitter: @UniOfSunComms(opens in new tab)

If you need to get in touch with Communications out of hours, please contact 07734605286.