For many people, getting back into education after a long time away from the classroom can be a daunting experience – but for mature student Clare Knox, it proved to be life-changing.
Having worked as a collections advisor for 10 years, Clare could no longer ignore her passion for charity...
Organisations and individuals looking to find out about the opportunities available as part of Sunderland’s huge construction programme can find out more at a special event on Wednesday 6 October.
As part of the city’s business festival – organised by Sunderland Business Partnership and running from 4 -8 October –...
One of the North East’s most popular visitor attractions is helping the University of Sunderland mark a very special milestone.
University staff and students, both past and present, are celebrating 100 years of Pharmacy education - and Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is holding a live virtual tour...
New research, analysed by Openpropertygroup.com, shows that the North East is the 2nd most affordable region to buy new build homes.
Data from National Statistics calculated affordability ratios based on ‘New Build house prices-to-workplace-based’ earnings. The higher the number/ratio, the less affordable, on average, it is for a resident...
A week of expert advice, job opportunities and a fashion show featuring members of SAFC’s men's and women’s teams will be on offer as part of the Bridges Means Business event.
The Sunderland shopping centre has unveiled a packed programme of events which are planned for 4 -8 October, as...
The menu is filling up for the return of Sunderland Restaurant Week, with the opportunity for foodies to sample a whole host of cuisines at a bargain price.
Organised by Sunderland BID, the event launches this Saturday (Sept 25) and runs until Sunday 3 October, showcasing the best pubs, bars,...
It’s been five years in the making but the wait is finally over as the University of Sunderland’s new innovative music degree, led by top North East musicians, welcomes its first students.
The BA (Hons) Modern Music Industries is being run by the University in partnership with the Northern Academy...
Two university friends with a shared vision to help others have teamed up to change the lives of disabled people across the North East.
Gary Nicholson and Kathryn Barnett met as mature students when they were studying art degrees at the University of Sunderland.
Gary became paraplegic in 2009 following an...
Renowned as the language of love, Italian is the fourth most studied language in the world and Italian with Anna, which is proving to be a hit with a flurry of online members is the innovation of County Durham-based language entrepreneur, Anna Mason.
Anna began to teach a series of...
