“The pandemic has had an impact on us all, on the things we need and love to do”
While the pandemic has seen a surge in demand for mental health services – Occupational Therapy students in Sunderland are providing a vital lifeline for those in need of support.
As part of...
A multimillion-pound University of Sunderland project is having a critical impact on North East businesses, a new report has found.
At a time when many of the region’s manufacturing SMEs are having to re-think and readjust their practices, a University support project is proving a much-needed lifeline by adding millions...
A netball team at a leading Sunderland school have been named the city’s netball champions after a double championship win.
Pupils at St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, are current champions after winning the City of Sunderland Netball League and the City...
One of the foremost automotive retail and service conglomerates in the UK, Lookers, has inaugurated a fresh Nissan dealership in Sunderland after a comprehensive £1.8 million revamp of its previous Ford site on Newcastle Road.
Around 35 staff are now employed at Lookers’ newest franchise location.
Sunderland is the official home...
A partially sighted former St Joseph’s Catholic Academy pupil has won a highly acclaimed accolade at the national student radio awards.
Chrissy Cameron, who has very limited sight in both eyes, was named ‘Best Newcomer' at the 2021 Student Radio Awards (SRAs) which is sonsored by BBC Sounds and Global.
The...
Businesses and individuals are being asked to show their support for a brand new female-focused initiative, launching on International Women’s Day 2020. Spearheaded by Simone Roche MBE, CEO and founder of Northern Power Women, and Professor Jane Turner OBE DL, Pro Vice-Chancellor Enterprise and Business Engagement at Teesside University,
the...
An award-winning solicitor- advocate, recognised for her dedication in representing children and young people, has returned to her roots to take up an exciting new role.
Cassandra Spenceley has joined the highly regarded team of specialist children panel lawyers at Sunderland’s Richard Reed Solicitors and will also be taking up...
The 25-year-old University of Sunderland student is due to graduate after spending five years completing his Pharmacy degree.
And at the same time, the University’s elite athlete has just completed a move to Championship side Ealing Trailfinders.
The back row forward’s signing from Newcastle Falcons sees him join his new team...
Three years after launching her promotional staffing agency on campus, Fern Snailham has has been included in a list of 32 UK female entrepreneurs by Business Leader magazine.
Along with running her business, Fern is also a model and public speaker in the business world, regularly booked UK-wide for events,...
Health Education England (HEE) has announced Sunderland as one of seven universities set to introduce a blended learning nursing degree programme.
As set out in the NHS Long Term Plan to help grow the nursing workforce in the UK, this innovative approach to learning maximises the opportunities to provide a...
