24 March 2026
The School of Medicine has been named a finalist at the Educate North Awards
The School of Medicine at the University of Sunderland has been named a finalist at the Educate North Awards (ENAs).
Highlighting excellence across the North of England in education, the University has been shortlisted to win the Medical School of the Year by the ENAs.
The results will be announced alongside a range of other categories that celebrate the success of universities, colleges and sixth forms at its awards ceremony in Manchester (7 May).
Professor Scott Wilkes, Head of the School of Medicine at the University, said: “I am delighted that Sunderland medical school has been shortlisted for the final of the Educate North Awards in Manchester.
“I am confident that this is just the first in a series of awards that Sunderland will achieve, being recognised for its high performance in medical education.
“No matter what the outcome, it will be a celebration of the wonderful achievements of both the staff and students over the past seven years.
“For me personally, it is a fitting end to my journey at Sunderland setting up a very successful medical school as I set off to one our wonderful Commonwealth countries.”
The University of Sunderland’s School of Medicine was opened in 2019 and has seen multiple classes of graduate doctors now working in NHS trusts across the country.
Professor Laura Stroud, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing at the University, said: “To be named a finalist at the ENAs is a fitting tribute to the hard work of staff, students and researchers across our medical school and the work they do to make medicine accessible to those with talent who before may not have had the opportunity.
“As Scott moves to new pastures in New Zealand, he will be leaving a legacy of excellent work rooted in those deep values that he has done so much to foster and promote.”
The medical school is also ranked 1st of all 42 UK medical schools in the National Student Survey for Academic Tutor Support.
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