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Christmas panto staged by students comes to campus

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

Published on 22 December 2025

“They have accomplished a brilliant show, and I am sure everyone was entertained”
University of Sunderland graduate receives MBE from Princess Anne

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

Published on 18 December 2025

"Community change doesn’t come from doing everything; it comes from doing something, again and again, with care"
How students across the region are exploring the exciting world of Esports

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

Published on 17 December 2025

"The Esports Challenge has opened up new pathways for students to learn, grow and see how their enthusiasm for gaming can lead to exciting opportunities"

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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
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"
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
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
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
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
Students focus in on healthcare workers through expanding portrait series

Published on 10 December 2025

The latest instalment of a series of photography honouring healthcare workers past, present and future has been unveiled at the University of Sunderland
Educational leader honoured by University of Sunderland

Published on 9 December 2025

"This award is about our responsibility to the future: to never stop learning, to grow into the mentor you would wish to have and to serve as the shoulders for the next generation"
Best Heritage Award for podcast celebrating Washington New Town’s 60th anniversary

Published on 4 December 2025

Staff and students from the University of Sunderland are celebrating being part of an award-winning podcast