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University of Sunderland's Student Doctors Actively Playing A Part In Vaccine Roll-out
A group of medical students from the University of Sunderland is playing their part in the UK vaccination roll-out in a bid to beat Covid-19. On September 16, 2019, the University opened its first School of Medicine, as well as providing the opportunity to study medicine to students with the...
New Study Removes Barriers To Cancer Screening Among BAME Women
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...
Sunderland’s 'The Bridges' Receives Springboard Award
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...
University Professor’s Key Role In Boosting Teacher Training During Pandemic
Experts from the University of Sunderland are leading the way in national policy when it comes to training teachers during the pandemic. Professor Lynne McKenna, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Society, is playing a key role in shaping the future of teacher training as the sector continues to...
Jobseekers and businesses wanting to recruit can do just that – as a successful event is set to return this autumn. As part of this year’s Sunderland Business Festival, a large scale recruitment fair is being planned at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday 12 October from 10am-3pm. And companies from...
Recently, there has been a lot of positive work done in the community as the country is forced to adjust to a new way of living. One Sunderland student has put aside personal difficulty to help young people in the region, thanks to the continued support of her university...
Sunderland graduate and dementia campaigner, Emma Boxer, has landed her dream job as a hospital pharmacist The 23-year-old began her new role this week as a lead pharmacist at City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust outpatients’ department, at a time when health workers across the UK are under severe pressures...
Spire Healthcare Searching For Candidates For New Nurse Degree Apprenticeship
The leading private healthcare provider, Spire Healthcare, is launching a new nurse degree apprenticeship programme in partnership with the University of Sunderland, with roles available across Spire’s 35 English hospitals. The nurse degree apprenticeship is open to applicants at all stages of life, including school leavers, university graduates and people...
Chris Farfouris' Exceptional Performance Lands Him Two Lead Roles In A New Film
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...
Free Tech Skills Courses On Offer At Sunderland Women’s Centre
Dozens of Wearside women will be getting the chance to improve both their tech skills and their confidence thanks to a new project set up by a Sunderland charity. Sunderland Women’s Centre is using a £6,880 grant from the Newcastle Building Society Community Fund at the Community Foundation to launch...

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