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    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

    Check out what the University's students, staff and researchers have been up to over the past 12 months

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    Amplifying the hard work of students on Radio

    Published on 22 April 2024

    Students at the University of Sunderland have bagged five prizes at the Amplify Awards

    Spark not only enriches the experience of studying at Sunderland, it has also launched great careers

  1. University news

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    Head of School of Education welcomes Chancellor’s £760m commitment to SEND

    Published on 13 June 2025

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to reform the SEND system in the government's Spending Review

    Sunderland is the only university in the north-east to offer a specific SEND course

  3. Man standing

    Footballer Aaron scores place on national team

    Published on 12 June 2025

    A talented footballer from the University of Sunderland has been called up to join England's elite

    “It’s a huge honour to represent my country and my University”

  1. Research

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  2. The UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament kicks off in Munich on Friday 14 June

    UEFA Euro 2024: Why does football hooliganism exist and how do we tackle it?

    Published on 24 May 2024

    Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Sport at the University of Sunderland, Dr Paul Davis, explores why abuse, hooliganism and violence continues within football fandom

    A Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Sport at the University of Sunderland explores why abuse, hooliganism and violence continues within football fandom

  3. Dr Olugbenga Samuel Oyeniyi

    Fighting inequality in cancer research

    Published on 22 March 2024

    As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, University of Sunderland researcher Dr Olugbenga Samuel Oyeniyi has spoken to leading international science journal Nature about why he is fighting inequality in prostate-cancer research.

    University of Sunderland researcher Dr Olugbenga Samuel Oyeniyi discusses why he is fighting inequality in prostate cancer research

  1. Equality and Diversity

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    What's on if you are here for the holidays

    Published on 5 December 2024

    Here for the Holidays connects students to our campus and community over the Christmas holidays

    Check out what events and support are available for students here for the holidays

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    Centring the voices of care-experienced students this National Care Leavers’ week

    Published on 28 October 2024

    A student from the University has shared his perspective on what it is like to be care-experienced and studying in higher education

    "Don’t write off care-experienced people - work with them and they will work with you to make things better"

  1. Sustainability

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    How students are helping rewild the north-east with conservation charity

    Published on 11 December 2024

    Students from the University of Sunderland are part of an effort to rewild the north-east which will see long-gone native species reintroduced into the region

    “We hope that the outputs will influence our future work on nature restoration in this area and beyond"

  3. Staff and Students litter picking along riverside

    How volunteers are keeping Sunderland green and clean

    Published on 22 October 2024

    Staff and Students across the University of Sunderland have come together to clear up its campuses

    “Every small action helps to create a cleaner, greener future for the areas around our campuses”

  1. Apprenticeships

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  2. Student training with scalpel on model foot

    How this new apprenticeship is helping students get a foot in the door

    Published on 22 August 2024

    A brand-new apprenticeship has been launched by the University of Sunderland – in partnership with NHS trusts around the north-east – to train the next generation of podiatrists

    “The University of Sunderland is committed to shaping the future of the next generation of allied health professionals in the region"

  1. Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering

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    How local schools have won big at national engineering competition

    Published on 6 June 2024

    Pupils from schools across the north-east have visited the University to receive awards and recognition for their engineering ideas

    We really enjoyed hosting the award ceremony at the University of Sunderland and celebrating all the fantastic ideas which have been shortlisted

  3. (left to right) David Winter (Support Technician, University of Sunderland) with all participating Mechanical Engineering students Jude Ani, Ahnaf Amin, Mustasem Bouha, Jose Saurith, Ben Clapp, Zen Hassoun and Dr Aidan Bowes (Programme Leader for Engineer

    How a design challenge is giving students a taste of real world engineering

    Published on 10 May 2024

    A group of budding engineers at the University are celebrating four award wins in the north-east regional final of the 2024 Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Design Challenge

    The results of the competition are the culmination of a year’s study for these students

  1. Arts, Design and Media

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    Sunderland student filmmakers to tackle knife crime in police film project

    Published on 17 December 2024

    Student filmmakers from the University of Sunderland will showcase short films they have created as part of their project aimed at tackling knife crime

    “There is no doubt that these films will make anyone watching them stop and think"

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    North-east arts award for couple breathing new life into science

    Published on 6 December 2024

    A lecturer and Sunderland-based artist have been jointly named the Visual Artist of the Year in the Culture Awards North East

    “The work is described as the beating heart of the gallery by the Science Museum”

  1. Business and Law

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    Apprenticeship transforms not just learners’ lives but their employer’s too – here’s how

    Published on 31 October 2024

    A leading UK infrastructure services business is reaping the benefits thanks to the talents of a group of apprentices from the University

    "This apprenticeship makes you believe you are capable of more, that you can do this and you know you’re capable of it"

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    How this academic is at the centre of HR knowledge exchange in the north-east

    Published on 27 September 2024

    A lecturer from the University has been appointed to lead a knowledge exchange initiative across the north-east which brings together academics and employers

    “Knowledge transfer exchange partnerships have been credited with the ability to enrich creativity, develop continuous learning and improve workplace practice"

  1. Computing Software and Big Data

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    Lecturers inspire a new generation of computer scientists - here's how

    Published on 16 October 2024

    Lecturers from the University have helped inspire thousands of children to become the next generation of engineers and computer scientists

    “For many, it was their first time experiencing anything like it"

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    How experts shared research to change the world through technology

    Published on 3 September 2024

    The University has welcomed experts from around the world to share their research that aims to solve global problems with technology

    "Conferences like ICAC provide a unique platform for experts, scholars, and students to share ideas, collaborate on innovative solutions"

  1. Education and Society

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    Lecturer appointed to an education commission aimed at improving teachers’ lives

    Published on 18 December 2024

    A lecturer from the University of Sunderland has been selected to be a part of a commission which aims to make teaching a more sustainable profession

    “I take the responsibility very seriously and I feel privileged to have been asked to take part in this"

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    Why excluded children are at the heart of giant patchwork blanket

    Published on 1 July 2024

    A huge blanket created by a University of Sunderland academic and a group of parents to encourage conversations about the extent and impact of school exclusion has been unveiled

    The blanket will be taken to national organisations, local authorities, schools and community groups in England

  1. Health Sciences and Wellbeing

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    Why the University of Sunderland checked out it’s Bits and Bobs

    Published on 9 October 2024

    Bits and Bobs, the University of Sunderland’s annual adult-only event that explores the anatomy of sex, was back again this year

    "We were delighted that so many people trusted us and felt comfortable having open conversations"

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    How Sunderland’s School of Pharmacy is celebrating a decade of success

    Published on 10 September 2024

    The University of Sunderland’s School of Pharmacy has seen a decade of continued success in training the next generation of pharmacists

    "We have taught pharmacy here at Sunderland for over a century and for this to play a part in the history of success of the School as a whole is fantastic"