Last year saw Sunderland host a range of prestigious events, from the thrilling Sunderland Airshow to the majestic Tall Ships Races.
This led to a boom in both visitor numbers and visitor spend, as well as more jobs being created in the city’s tourism sector.
The latest statistics obtained by Sunderland...
University of Sunderland graduate and rising radio star – Emma Millen – has been announced as one of BBC Radio 1’s new presenters, after hosting her own one-off show last Christmas.
Emma is one of four presenters chosen to host the station’s new early morning Friday breakfast show as part...
Local housebuilder supports anniversary fundraiser for Percy Hedley Foundation.
Local housebuilder Barratt Developments North East has contributed £26,500 to a 50th anniversary fundraising campaign for the Percy Hedley Foundation - one of the largest regional charities that supports those with additional needs
The fundraiser for the Percy Hedley Foundation...
Two of the UK’s leading waste to energy companies – Low Carbon Ltd and PMAC Energy – have this month announced that planning consent has been granted for a new £300 million pound state-of-the-art waste to energy centre on the site of the former Corus Steelworks.
The Redcar Energy Centre...
Nath has always dreamt of becoming an international DJ and music producer, but wisely ensured he can fall back on his qualifications as well.
Nath is studying MSc Tourism and Events at the University of Sunderland.
“I started DJ'ing when I was 12 years old and I grow ever more enthusiastic...
As Sunderland starts to roll out major new regeneration and investment projects transforming the city centre and surrounding areas, the North East Fund is urging Wearside entrepreneurs, local SMEs and those with potential start-up ideas to consider the positive opportunities that may exist by becoming part of the City’s...
Judith Cossey has overcome childhood neglect, growing up in care, and issues with drugs and drink to graduate from the University of Sunderland with a Masters degree. Now Judith is about to start a new career that she hopes will be the start of a new life for herself...
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...
Michael Davies, second year Psychology student, set up the University of Sunderland's first Esports club using his spare time, and it now has more than 100 members who will seriously get back to their studies after one more game.
Michael has been nominated for the University’s annual Rate your Mate...
A University of Sunderland, bespoke-built ambulance used to train the paramedics of tomorrow is being used to help save lives today
The ambulance was commissioned and built in Europe to help paramedic students get a flavour of life on the frontline.
The University has now loaned said ambulance, along with a...
