Events

Our Medicine Masterclass is ideal for sixth form and college students, teachers, advisers, parents, supporters, and postgraduate degree holders interested in studying or learning more about MBChB Medicine for a 2026/27 intake if Year 13 or 2027/28 for those in Year 12.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - Tuesday, September 9, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Topic - Talks and Lectures

Educational Governance in Practice: Research, Reflection and Reform

This conference is being organised to consider how governing can contribute to successful teaching and learning in schools, academies, colleges and universities. The conference will hear from a range of speakers who will share their insight and experience of governing in practice. The conference is also intended to stimulate a research agenda to help us understand more about the contribution of governing to educational leadership.

Friday, September 19, 2025 - Friday, September 19, 2025

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Topic - Schools and Colleges

Nursing at Sunderland – Personal Statement Workshop

Join our Nursing Admissions Tutors who will delve into what will make your personal statement stand out from the crowd.

Monday, September 22, 2025 - Monday, September 22, 2025

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Topic - Open Events, Schools and Colleges

National Manufacturing Day

National Manufacturing Day takes place this year on Thursday 25 September. Join us at the University of Sunderland, a pledged employer and participant, in this fantastic opportunity to engage in interactive workshops relating to sustainable design engineering.

Thursday, September 25, 2025 - Thursday, September 25, 2025

9:45 AM - 3:00 PM

Topic - Talks and Lectures, Schools and Colleges

Discover Performance at Sunderland

Join us for this online session to discover more about our Performing Arts and Screen Performance courses, and the different opportunities and routes into industry they provide upon graduation.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Topic - Talks and Lectures, Schools and Colleges

Discover Film and Media at Sunderland

Join us for this online session to discover more about our Film and Media courses, and the different opportunities and routes into industry they provide upon graduation.

Thursday, October 2, 2025 - Thursday, October 2, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Topic - Exhibitions and Performances

World Anatomy Day 2025

In celebration of World Anatomy Day, the University of Sunderland alongside Teesside, Durham and Newcastle universities are hosting a fun-filled anatomy event at The Fire Station, Sunderland, on 12 October 2025.

Sunday, October 12, 2025 - Sunday, October 12, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Topic - Schools and Colleges

Strengthening Connections: Exploring Bones and Joints Through Movement

Join academics from our Physiotherapy and Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy courses as they celebrate National Bone and Joint Week with this interactive event. 

Friday, October 17, 2025 - Friday, October 17, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Topic - Talks and Lectures, Schools and Colleges

Crime on Screen: Exploring The Sound of Freedom

A powerful screening and discussion of The Sound of Freedom film, through a criminological lens.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - Wednesday, October 22, 2025

9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Topic - Talks and Lectures, Schools and Colleges

Celebrating 30 Years of Toy Story: A Creative Exploration of Childhood, Media, and Animation

Join us for a day celebrating the 30th anniversary of Toy Story, a film that not only revolutionised animation but captured the imagination of children and adults around the world.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - Wednesday, November 19, 2025

9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Topic - Online