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  1. Student pointing in front of other actors

    Christmas panto staged by students comes to campus

    Published on 22 December 2025

    University students took us down the rabbit hole after performing Alice in Wonderland for their annual pantomime show

  2. Woman smiling and holding an MBE medal

    University of Sunderland graduate receives MBE from Princess Anne

    Published on 18 December 2025

    Kylie Dixon has been recognised for her services to social enterprise and female entrepreneurship

  3. Robot stood in front of a student

    How students across the region are exploring the exciting world of Esports

    Published on 17 December 2025

    Students from schools across the north-east have taken part in an Esports challenge over the last academic year supported by the University of Sunderland

  4. Woman having an eye scan

    New £4.2million world-leading eye health research institute coming to Sunderland

    Published on 16 December 2025

    A world-leading multi-million-pound research institute is set to transform the detection and prevention of eye disease

  5. Two students walking

    University publishes 2024/25 Annual Report

    Published on 15 December 2025

    "The University posted strong results, despite the considerable pressures that faced the higher education sector as a whole"

  6. Plants and trees on the University's campus

    University celebrates rise in sustainability league table

    Published on 12 December 2025

    The University of Sunderland jumps 45 places in the People & Planet University League table

  7. Graduate and Volunteer sat behind radio desk

    Sunderland Sparkies to take over BBC Radio 1 over the festive period

    Published on 11 December 2025

    Sparkies at the University have once again secured a spot on national airwaves for this year’s BBC Radio 1 Christmas Takeover

  8. Academic and Apprentice stood together

    Sunderland apprentices receive funding boost from local consortium

    Published on 11 December 2025

    Apprentices at the University are securing the future of community and youth work in the city made possible through funding from a local consortium

  9. Group of people standing

    University maintains gold for Armed Forces support

    Published on 10 December 2025

    The University of Sunderland continues to be one of the most supportive organisations for Britain’s Armed Forces