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  1. People standing around a sculpture

    Women shipyard heroes immortalised in stunning sculpture

    Published on 10 January 2025

    A sculpture created by a University of Sunderland lecturer to pay homage to the forgotten women of Sunderland's shipyards has officially been unveiled

  2. Richard O'Neill in graduation gown and cap

    Sunderland honorary named in the New Year Honours list

    Published on 9 January 2025

    An honorary graduate from the University of Sunderland has received an MBE in the New Year Honours list

  3. Nurse standing

    Photography lecturer in the frame for Portrait of Britain

    Published on 8 January 2025

    A portrait by University of Sunderland lecturer Johannah Churchill has featured in a leading photography magazine

  4. Plants and trees on the University's campus

    University rises in the ranks for its sustainability

    Published on 7 January 2025

    The University of Sunderland has risen 14 places in the People & Planet University League 2024/25 which recognises universities’ commitment to their sustainability

  5. Alumni profile picture

    Engineer honoured for outstanding career

    Published on 20 December 2024

    An engineer, who graduated nearly 50 years ago, has been honoured by the University of Sunderland

  6. Man speaking at a church

    A message of hope from the Chaplain

    Published on 18 December 2024

    University of Sunderland Chaplain Reverend Chris Howson gives his annual Christmas message

  7. Collage of pictures that include: students graduating in cap and gown, academic with guest in lecture hall, graduate with director with camera, academic with volunteers with blanket

    What 2024 had in store for the University of Sunderland

    Published on 18 December 2024

    From a Prime Ministerial visit to its first ever graduating doctors, the University looks back at what happened in 2024

  8. Presenters part of the Takeover

    Meet the Sparkies taking over BBC Radio 1 this Christmas

    Published on 18 December 2024

    Graduates from the University of Sunderland have secured their spot to shine on the annual BBC Radio 1 Christmas Takeover

  9. Woman standing

    How do we co-create art with animals?

    Published on 18 December 2024

    A talented University of Sunderland PhD researcher is featuring in a new exhibition exploring animal-made art