Celebrating International Women’s Day with Lauren Osborne’s graphic novel on neurodiversity
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Lauren Osborne’s unique ability to sweep an ink black pen across a stark white background and illustrate something quite special has led to a demand for her artwork, book commissions and creative skills at workshops, both regionally and nationally.
Inspired by popular fairytales and nature, the 24-year-old's work is now...
New International Academy Programme: Pursue Your Passion for Football and Education
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“An incredible opportunity for talented young people to experience the best of both worlds, from an academic perspective and a footballing one”
A new international academy programme launched at the University of Sunderland in partnership with South Shields FC offers aspiring footballers worldwide the opportunity to succeed both on and...
SUNDERLAND RESIDENTS and businesses being invited to find out more about what a £4.2 billion pound North East devolution deal could mean for them, their city and the region at a special event at City Hall next month.
Local Leaders and Mayors signed up to a provisional deal in January...
Celebrating the Achievements of University of Sunderland Alumni: Jordanian Graduates Bag Prestigious Awards
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Two inspirational University of Sunderland business graduates from Jordan have bagged prizes at this year’s prestigious British Council Study UK Alumni Awards.
The Alumni Awards, which took place in Jordan (Wednesday 15 February), celebrate the outstanding achievements of international alumni and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher...
The University of Sunderland has joined the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) albert education partnership to teach students the importance of creating sustainable content – a move which has been welcomed by wildlife legend and British TV icon, Sir David Attenborough.
The initiative aims to tackle the...
“These impactful and innovative films addressed the important issue of violence against women and girls”
The reactions of a bystander while witnessing vile abuse towards women and girls was the focus of a winning short film at an annual awards ceremony.
This is the 10th anniversary of a film collaboration between...
The hopes of a former university student who is now a lecturer are to bring more attention to kidney health in Sunderland. This person has gone through two kidney transplants and survived skin cancer, so they want to spread awareness of these issues.
Kudz Munongi was diagnosed with kidney disease...
Former Sunderland Student’s Generous £5 Million Donation to Establish Drug Discovery and Development Research Institute
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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 Partners with Hellens Group to Raise £50,000 for Percy Hedley Foundation
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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...
Gifts of Reading: How the Sunderland Community Brought Christmas Joy to Hundreds of Children
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Hundreds of children in Sunderland have been given the gift of reading this Christmas, thanks to the successful book campaign led by Hudson Road School.
The school has a longstanding tradition of providing books to its students during the holidays, so they can build up their own personal collection of...