Find information on our legal status, membership of Boards and Committees, and location and contact details.
For information about our student activities, visit our Students' Union.
For information about sports and recreational services, see Team Sunderland.
Funding and income
The University receives funding from several sources, which include:
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate Student Tuition Fees
- Office for Students (OfS)
- Development and Alumni
View our financial statements, budgets and audit reports.
Our financial regulations and procedures relating to procurement and contracts:
- Procurement Strategy
- Standard Terms and Conditions for Purchase of Goods and Services
- Procurement and tender procedures
Contracts
The University holds a list of contracts that have gone through a formal tendering process on our Delta Portal.
Research funding
For general information on Research at the University of Sunderland, please visit our research area.
For information about our programme, staff allowances and expenses, or registered suppliers, or to request further information on any of the Freedom of information areas listed above, complete this webform, email sunfoi@sunderland.ac.uk or write to:
Information Governance & Data Protection
University of Sunderland
5th Floor Edinburgh Building
Chester Road
SR1 3SD
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Academic Services at the University oversee three key areas of activity:
- The academic development of teaching and learning, including the quality assurance and enhancement of both taught and research programmes.
- The student-facing processes of appeals, complaints, disciplinary cases and the arrangements for examinations and degree ceremonies.
- The Research team who have responsibility for co-coordinating research degrees, developing funding opportunities, ensuring research integrity and providing management information about our research.
Further information regarding these areas can be found in our Academic Quality Handbook. View our compliance with the Equality Act.
Government and Regulatory Reports
For information regarding reports that have been prepared by government and regulatory bodies following a review of the University provision, please visit:
To request information about external and internal audits, corporate relations, or any of the other areas mentioned above, complete this webform, email sunfoi@sunderland.ac.uk or write to:
Information Governance & Data Protection
University of Sunderland
5th Floor Edinburgh Building
Chester Road
SR1 3SD
To request minutes and papers of formal University meetings, complete this webform, email sunfoi@sunderland.ac.uk or write to:
Information Governance & Data Protection
University of Sunderland
5th Floor Edinburgh Building
Chester Road
SR1 3SD
Policies for Conducting University Business
- University of Sunderland Prevent Statement
- Modern Slavery Act Statement
- Counter Fraud and Anti-Bribery Policy and Response Plan
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Responsible Investment Policy
- Business Resilience Policy
- Risk Management Policy
- Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech
Policies Relating to Academic Services
The University has a number of policies, procedures and guidance notes which relate to Academic Services which can be found in the Academic Handbook.
Policies Relating to Student Services
The University offers a number of services to our students including:
Other University policies can be accessed via the links below:
- Health and Safety Policy
- Policy and Procedure for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Safeguarding)
- Research
Read more information about the University of Sunderland’s Information Governance.
Policies and Procedures Relating to Human Resources
- Disciplinary Procedure
- Grievance Procedure
- Capability Procedure
- Dignity at Work Policy
- Recruitment and Selection Procedure
- Recruitment website
For additional policies such as terms and conditions of employment, collective bargaining and consultation with trade unions, or People Training and Development, please contact HRenquiries@sunderland.ac.uk.
Policies and Procedures Relating to Equality and Diversity
- Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Equal Pay Policy
- Staff Transgender and Gender Diversity Policy
- Policy on Religion and Belief
- HIV Staff Policy
To request further information on any of the areas listed above, or Estate Management Policies complete this webform, email sunfoi@sunderland.ac.uk, or write to:
Information Governance & Data Protection
University of Sunderland
5th Floor Edinburgh Building
Chester Road
SR1 3SD
Charging regimes and policies
The University of Sunderland does not currently charge for information which is routinely published.
CCTV
The University operates 364 overt CCTV cameras. The system comprises fixed position cameras, pan tilt and zoom cameras, monitors, multiplexers, digital recorders, and public information/signage. Signs are prominently placed at strategic points and at entrance and exit points of University premises and properties to inform staff, students, visitors, and members of the public that a CCTV system is in use. They are broken down as follows:
- City Campus: 215 – 3 have a pan/tilt/zoom function and 212 are fixed
- St Peter's: 105 – 7 have a pan/tilt/zoom function and 98 are fixed
- Panns Bank/Scotia Quay: 15 – all are fixed
- Precinct: 10 – all are fixed
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