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  1. Graphic of the stadium of light

    Celebrating rugby in Sunderland ahead of the Women's World Cup

    Published on 21 August 2025

    With the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 set to kick-off on Wearside, the University of Sunderland is getting ready to celebrate the opening match alongside the rest of the city

  2. Woman being filmed by TV cameras

    Team Sunderland Rugby Union teams feature on BBC’s The One Show

    Published on 20 August 2025

    Representatives from both the men’s and women’s squads were interviewed ahead of the opening fixture of the Women’s Rugby World Cup

  3. Students playing rugby

    Has the status of women’s sport changed for the better?

    Published on 20 August 2025

    A University expert has shared his insights into the status of women’s sports in the aftermath of the Lionesses’ Euro Cup win and ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup

  4. Professor Scott Wilkes at the University of Sunderland's School of Medicine

    Sunderland professor elected to Executive Board of MSC

    Published on 20 August 2025

    The Head of the School of Medicine at the University of Sunderland has been elected to the Executive Board of the Medical Schools Council (MSC)

  5. Member of staff stood with a journalist

    University staff member helps unravel the French connection to Sunderland

    Published on 20 August 2025

    A University member of staff – and popular podcaster – is helping create a French connection through a shared love of football

  6. Student standing on a stage

    National prize for Sunderland medical student

    Published on 19 August 2025

    A medical student from the University of Sunderland has been recognised at the UK’s largest conference for the professional kidney community

  7. Man standing holding a medal

    Academic to run Great North Run in memory of stepson after just five months’ training

    Published on 18 August 2025

    John Paul Green is raising money for a charity close to his heart following the loss of his beloved teenage stepson

  8. Adults and children standing at the bottom of a climbing wall

    More than Grandparents: taking support to the next level

    Published on 18 August 2025

    A local charity have visited City Campus to strengthen the partnership with the University of Sunderland – and to brush up on their climbing skills.

  9. Three students outside the University

    University of Sunderland named among best in UK in new Daily Mail University Guide 2026

    Published on 14 August 2025

    Sunderland scores top marks for student support and teaching in new University Guide