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Friday, March 29, 2024

Arts & Culture

A bustling movie studio in Sunderland, England. An artists impression.
In a significant development for Sunderland's creative landscape, plans have been unveiled for what could be one of Europe's largest film studios, set to rise at the historic Pallion shipyard. This ambitious project, backed by Fulwell 73, could mark a transformative chapter for the region, rivalling Hollywood's influence and...
Encouraging Freedom Of Expression As We Approach World Goth Day
As we head towards World Goth Day (Saturday, May 22nd) two Sunderland psychologists are opening up about their own experience of prejudice and how they hope one TV soap’s current hate crime storyline will help spark a change in attitudes. There were heartbreaking scenes in Coronation Street earlier this month,...
Online Sessions Helping To Boost Morale Approaching University Mental Health Day On March 4th
“I think when the world feels so chaotic and uncertain, taking that time out for yourself to exercise has such a huge impact on your mental wellbeing, for boosting your spirit and your mood, and just helping you to cope.” That is the message from 21-year-old Team Sunderland Netball President...
Spooky Story Competition Puts A "Spell" On Sunderland
SUNDERLAND youngsters are being asked to showcase their spooky skills by creating their very own tale of terror in time for Halloween. But there’s nothing scary about winning this writing competition, as there’s a host of gift vouchers for the most creatively creepy concoctions. The contest has been organised by Sunderland...
Sunderland academic left paralysed from neck down after tragic accident, pens punk rock book One night in a pitch-black hallway Professor Peter Smith was making his way back to the bedroom when he took a wrong turn, fell down the stairs and broke his back.   Paralysed from the neck down, in...
image courtesy of Simon Letouze and Colin Davison, from Wikipedia Creative Commons
A PhD student at the University of Sunderland has created a stunning chandelier – using almost 1000 pieces of upcycled glass. Helen Pailing created her chandelier – entitled Adorn – using cut-off pieces of glass discarded by lamp makers. These pieces – of all sizes and shapes – were reworked...
Sunderland University Illustration and Design student David Byrne with some of the work he left on the Metro Picture: DAVID WOOD
A University of Sunderland art student feared he had lost months of work after he left his design portfolio on a Metro. David Byrne was due to hand in his final year project just days after he realised his prized work had gone missing. But thanks to vigilant Metro staff, the...
Innovative Training Approach For Nurses At Sunderland University
 A new degree designed to prepare the nursing generation of tomorrow is launching today at the University of Sunderland. The new Blended Learning Nursing Degree Programme offers an innovative and flexible approach for those hoping to join the profession. Last year, Sunderland was named as one of seven universities trail-blazing the...
Sunderland University Graduate Nominated for UK's Largest Animation Festival
A University of Sunderland graduate has been nominated for a prestigious award as part of the UK’s largest animation festival. The annual Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) celebrates the animated art form and the artists behind it. Animation graduate Alex Collier joins other University alumni heading up the nominations at this year’s...
As the lockdown causes students to use the internet instead of real classrooms and theatres, Dr Adelle Hulsmeier asked hers to reinterpret Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew as a Facebook exchange, and she says the results have been “outstanding” The Senior Lecturer in Performing arts and Screen performance explained:...

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