While national cancer screening programmes play a leading role in saving lives and help to increase survival rates, figures show a significant low uptake among Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women.
Researchers are now looking to address this imbalance through a new study, funded by the Scottish Government's Screening...
He may not be a household name just yet, but Chris Farfouris is on the verge of breaking into the film and TV industry after landing two major roles.
Not only has Chris successfully auditioned for a key character role in a new television drama set in Spain, but he...
SUNDERLAND’s the Bridges has a spring in its step – after being rewarded for its support of a leading training organisation.
The centre has been named Supporting Business of the Year in the Springboard Trust’s GEM (Going the Extra Mile) Awards, in recognition of its on-going commitment to the training...
For almost two decades world-renowned calligrapher Dr. Manny Ling has made it his mission to create a hub for the traditional letter-making skills on Wearside.
But the University of Sunderland Programme Leader for MA Design will be leaving his academic post after Christmas for pastures new in Vietnam.
After 22 years...
Sunderland has been highlighted as a ‘poster child’ for culture-led regeneration at the launch of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group.
MPs and cultural leaders from across the North of England heard how the city is reinventing its cultural landscape with an innovative partnership between the council, a charitable trust and...
An award-winning solicitor- advocate, recognised for her dedication in representing children and young people, has returned to her roots to take up an exciting new role.
Cassandra Spenceley has joined the highly regarded team of specialist children panel lawyers at Sunderland’s Richard Reed Solicitors and will also be taking up...
A study that shines a light on racial and gender stereotypes in the billion-dollar gaming industry has led to a graduation prize for a Sunderland Masters student.
Kirsty Evers wanted to better understand the attitudes of players towards the protagonists within character-focused video games, who are commonly white, straight and...
An expanding North East Catholic Education trust has launched one of the largest, most ambitious school projects of its kind involving South Tyneside, Durham and Sunderland schools to highlight the power of unity, hope and aspiration during a time of great challenges in education.
Journeys of Hope is a long-term...
A region-wide study unveiled during Mouth Cancer Action Month
A group of North East researchers and health experts have come together for a major study into the role community pharmacists could play in the early identification and referral of patients with suspected head and neck cancers (HNC).
The study, which begins...
The new Centre Director of Sunderland’s the Bridges has revealed how a mystery ambassador convinced her to take up her new role.
Teesside-born Karen Eve recently took over the top job at the centre, following years of experience in property management which led to her winning a number of prestigious...
