A Road Safety education campaign kicked off on 14 July at Usworth Colliery Primary School in Washington.
It will then be rolled out to other primary schools across Washington which have been identified as a priority.
The campaign is being funded through the Washington Area Committee, which recognises that road safety...
Callom Short’s dedication to improving life for others as a care worker while throwing himself into his pharmacy degree has led to an annual prize for outstanding performance.
Callom, who recently graduated with First Class Honours from his MPharm degree at the University of Sunderland, is also celebrating being named...
“If there’s something you’re good at, why let stereotypes stop you?” - a message from 21-year-old Computer Science student Cameryn Watson has for any young girl thinking of pursuing a career in technology.
Cameryn is one of the thousands celebrating online graduations at the University of Sunderland this week –...
People looking for work in Sunderland can now take advantage of an online tool that works a bit like speed dating for jobs.
The Labour Xchange tool allows those looking for flexible work, whether that's a few extra hours on top of an existing job or something that will fit...
Sunderland City Council has been recognised for the high quality of its school meals, with a ‘Food for Life Served Here’ Bronze Award.
The award, granted by the Soil Association, recognises that the council serves healthy and sustainable meals at primary schools across Sunderland.
With studies showing that almost four million...
The role played by North East women in the anti-slavery movement will be highlighted when a new Blue Plaque is revealed in the region.
Later this month a heritage plaque will be unveiled in Sunderland city centre to highlight the activism of Sunderland’s Quaker women.
The plaque will be fixed to...
The creative artwork and photography of talented students from two outstanding secondary schools in Sunderland have been chosen to feature in a major local art exhibition that will be advertised across the region.
Supported by the art and photography teaching team at St. Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy, 11 students from...
Four years after leaving a draft of a children’s book in the bottom draw at home – Fay Cavagin used the first lockdown to revisit the story and ended up with a publishing deal.
“I’ll Get You Home” is the story of a little mole that ventures too far from...
From remote learning to working from home to shopping and socialising - Professor John Murray knows in these uncertain times, one thing is certain: some coronavirus pandemic changes will stick.
John, who has joined the University of Sunderland as the new Academic Dean of the Faculty of Technology, believes Covid-19...
Covid-19 has had a big impact on international students, with thousands returning home from universities abroad to observe social distancing and study online.
However, figures from the University of Sunderland show that, despite the challenges of the last year, international study has not lost its appeal.
Throughout the pandemic, the University...
