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June is Pride Month, and during this special month we recognise the influence LGBT people have had around the world.

Published on 01 June 2020

Megan Lunn, Client Marketing Officer at the University, writes about why Pride means so much to her and her family.
Filmmakers of the future get lockdown lowdown from Oscar-winning producer

Lord Puttnam asked his apprentices to make a movie using their iPhones

Published on 29 May 2020

Six University movie makers faced the challenge of a lifetime as Covid-19 interrupted their studies
George Floyd death: When will we truly understand that #BlackLivesMatter?

“Being black in America should not be a death sentence"

Published on 28 May 2020

University race and gender expert on the latest in a long line of shameful killings

Cummings saga: "Now is the time for forthright honesty"

Published on 27 May 2020

Journalism expert on why now is not the time for political spin
Turning on the ‘human side’ in the digital world

Published on 22 May 2020

Professor Monika Foster, Head of School of Business and Management, says: "It feels good to be connected to people that make us feel positive".
Weight-loss surgery appeal to save lives against Covid-19

Published on 21 May 2020

Bariatric specialists at a Sunderland research centre have welcomed national calls for a more robust approach to tackling obesity during the current pandemic.
Lockdown is no barrier to arts and culture in Sunderland

Published on 20 May 2020

Although Sunderland cultural venues may be closed during lockdown, great performances, exhibitions and activities are now accessible to an online audience.
We Care during lockdown

Published on 20 May 2020

Our We Care team’s tireless work to support students without family support during the pandemic has been highlighted as an example of excellent practice.
On Thank a Teacher day we celebrate those devoted to changing lives

Published on 20 May 2020

“The nation has united in a new found respect and admiration for teachers"
Multimillion-pound facilities for new students

Published on 18 May 2020

“There is more and more need for this type of qualification in the industry"
Sunderland lecturer scrubs up to support the NHS

Published on 15 May 2020

Caring Claire Hoy’s quest to help NHS staff as they tackle the coronavirus has led to her creating dozens of colourful scrubs.
Music makes the people come together: Students perform with opera star

Published on 14 May 2020

"Its message of hope is particularly relevant in this period”

@UniOfSunCommsMegan Lunn, Client Marketing Officer at the University, writes about why #PrideMonth means so much to her and her f… https://t.co/ISG61U46VL
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@UniOfSunCommsQ) How do you make a film in lockdown? A) Ask @DPuttnam scholars from @sunderlanduni https://t.co/gDiC5AR1ZF… https://t.co/Vu35Ry13jL
— Uni Of Sun Comms (UniOfSunComms) Mon Jun 01 13:16:28 +0000 2020

@UniOfSunCommsStrong stuff from Professor Donna Chambers @sunderlanduni writing about #GeorgeFloyd and why #BlackLivesMatters… https://t.co/quiNOz4KTu
— Uni Of Sun Comms (UniOfSunComms) Thu May 28 10:50:10 +0000 2020

@UniOfSunCommsPolitical spin and the consequences to us all: @sunderlanduni journalism lecturer @ByNeilMac on the… https://t.co/MBclNHgijk
— Uni Of Sun Comms (UniOfSunComms) Wed May 27 10:17:51 +0000 2020

@UniOfSunCommsWeight-loss surgery call from bariatric specialists @sunderlanduni Research Institute, to help save lives against… https://t.co/ebkyKaOlvY
— Uni Of Sun Comms (UniOfSunComms) Thu May 21 13:34:12 +0000 2020

@UniOfSunCommsToday is #ThankATeacher day and @sunderlanduni is paying tribute to all the great educators out there with a little… https://t.co/jefxDtQQLx
— Uni Of Sun Comms (UniOfSunComms) Wed May 20 08:56:57 +0000 2020

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