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Find out what to expect when you start university and learn how to make the most of your time with our insightful articles, blogs, interviews and case studies.
As a student, incorporating sustainable practices into your daily routine can feel challenging. Here, we’re exploring some practical tips on how you can be a more sustainable student.
Find out more being a sustainable student
We’re exploring everything you need to know about student discounts, including how to get them, where you can use them, and some of our other top tips.
Find out more about students discounts
Sunderland and the north-east offer a perfect blend of coast, countryside, and vibrant city life. Find out how you can get around using efficient modes of transport while considering your carbon footprint and how much you spend.
Read our travel tips for Sunderland and the north-east
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UNILIFE: UNLOCKEDThere are so many great places to eat and drink in Sunderland. From restaurants and cafés to takeaways and street food vendors, there’s something for everyone at all times of the day.
Here are some of our food recommendations
While moving away to a new city can be exciting, there are still plenty of reasons why living at home to study is also a fantastic option. Discover more about why you should consider living at home for university.
Read more about living at home while studying
Starting university is an exciting new chapter and Freshers' Week is the perfect way to kick off your university journey. If you’re wondering what to expect, this guide covers everything you need to know about Freshers' Week, and how to make the most of it.
Find out more about Freshers' Week
Moving to a new city can be a daunting experience, so to help you settle into your new home, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best things to do in Sunderland when you want to take a break from studying. From shopping and entertainment to exploring the outdoors and local culture, find out more about some of our favourite places to visit both in Sunderland and nearby.
Discover our favourite things to do in Sunderland
We’re sharing some of our top tips on how to find a part-time job as a student in Sunderland, including how we can support you, where to find the best opportunities, and how to make your CV stand out.
Read our guidance on working part-time while studying
Check out our guide to food shopping as a student, including top tips on how to food shop for one person, our student shopping list essentials, and some useful shopping apps and loyalty schemes you can take advantage of.
Read our tips on student food shopping
Sustainable shopping isn't just good for the planet – it’ll also benefit your health and your wallet, which is particularly important for students during the current cost of living crisis. Read our eight top tips on sustainable shopping on a budget.
Find out more about shopping sustainably
A conversion course is an intensive master’s degree aimed at those with an undergraduate qualification in an unrelated discipline pursuing a career change. Here, we’re covering everything you need to know about them.
Explore how conversion courses could help you change career
In 2023, Sunderland City Council confirmed that over £400 million would be invested in the city over the next four years. We’ve highlighted some of the top developments you can look forward to if you choose to join us as a student at the University of Sunderland.
Read about the developments in Sunderland
University is often considered to be one of the best times of your life, where you'll make memories that last forever. Your experience will be even more special with new friends by your side, so meeting some new people should be pretty high on your to-do list when you arrive. Here are some of our top tips on how to make friends at university.
Read our top tips on making friends at uni
Managing your money at university can be a challenge, and with the current cost of living crisis, we know it’s more difficult than ever. Here, we share some of our student money saving tips to help you try and keep on top of your finances.
Explore ways in which you can save money
University can be overwhelming as you're juggling your studies, social life, finances, and everything in between. Knowing how to prioritise and manage your wellbeing is essential. We've put together eight of our top tips on how you can improve your wellbeing.
Read our eight top tips to improve your wellbeing
For many students, moving away to university will be the first time living without their families, which can be an incredibly daunting prospect. It’s natural to feel homesick, and we’ve compiled some of our top tips on how to deal with homesickness at university to help ease any anxiety you might be experiencing.
Read our tips on how to stop feeling homesick
Worrying about your workload can bring on stress and anxiety so it’s important to know how to manage it. Everyone does it differently, and here, we're offering you our advice on the best ways to deal with your university workload.
Read our advice on dealing with your university workload
If you’re new to the North East, you might be surprised to learn that Sunderland is home to a few regional dishes that you’re unlikely to find anywhere else in the country. You might not have heard of some of them, and you might even struggle to spell a couple, but you can’t consider your time as a student here complete until you’ve tried them.
Watch as our students go on a Wearside culinary journey