Professor Lawrence Bellamy is the University of Sunderland’s Academic Dean for the Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism.
Here he discusses our ever evolving, post-pandemic shopping habits and asks if Black Friday is really that relevant anymore.
“Early Black Friday deals now represent an extended effort to get consumers to part...
SUNDERLAND’s leading furniture store is evoking the real spirit of the season – by supporting other independent businesses in a giant Christmas giveaway.
Mandy Brown of Harrison and Brown wanted to highlight the importance of shopping local and also how city centre traders should work together.
With that in mind she...
A graduate, whose educational journey propelled her career from a nursery worker to a transformative community leadership role, has been honoured with a prestigious national award for her work in positively impacting the lives of families.
Helen Haygarth beat off hundreds of other entries from across the UK to be...
Professor Lynne McKenna, the Dean of the Faculty of Education and Society at the University of Sunderland, has been granted an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list for her invaluable contributions to education.
Professor McKenna, who has played a crucial role in shaping the future of teacher training, joined...
Are you ready to take the first step towards a rewarding career in the Military or Uniformed Services?
MPCT is thrilled to announce our very first Careers Fair, and you're invited to be a part of it!
🗓 Date: 12th December 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Venue: Beacon of Light, Sunderland
This is an...
A former student and pharmaceutical entrepreneur has made the largest ever individual donation to the University of Sunderland in hopes of aiding in the improvement of the lives of millions of people globally.
Today, the University announces the creation of the John Dawson Drug Discovery and Development Research Institute on...
Local housebuilder Barratt Developments North East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has received the maximum 5 star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey.
Barratt has received the top 5-star rating from its customers for 15 years in...
Sunderland City Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to make sure the city’s businesses are COVID-secure.
This will involve council environmental health officers and officers from the HSE contacting businesses across the city to check that they have measures in place to help tackle Covid.
There may...
On what is traditionally one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, the high streets are eerily quiet. At least until December.
But what will this pre-festive lockdown mean in the long-term for retailers and the hospitality industry across the region? Here, business expert and University of Sunderland’s Professor...
A number of North East performers are in talks with a leading entertainment agency, following a successful event in Sunderland earlier this month (8 October).
Performance experts, ISG, hosted Bridges Got Talent at the shopping centre for the final day of the week-long Bridges Means Business programme – taking place...
