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...
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...
One in 25 people in the UK are estimated to have dyslexia, a condition that makes reading and writing difficult.
Despite dyslexia being relatively common, those with the condition can face social exclusion and can have difficulty finding work and accessing services.
Sunderland Library Services has launched a partnership with...
The onboarding of Terberg as a partner and the receipt of a retrofitted electric tractor unit is a huge success for 5G CAL and its mission to be the first project of its kind in the UK to deliver Zero Emission Automated Logistics.
The next step in the ambitious 5G...
According to the 2000 film Gladiator, Emperor Marcus Aurelius says 'Death smiles on us all. All one can do is smile back.'
The Second Century Roman Emperor probably had his lines finessed for the movie; his recorded words are something like:
"Why do you hunger for length of days? The point...
“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...
While national cancer screening programmes play a leading role in saving lives and help to increase survival rates, figures show a significant low uptake among Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women.
Researchers are now looking to address this imbalance through a new study, funded by the Scottish Government's Screening...
Carl Onwochei’s life was almost in the pan before joining Sunderland in 2016 on a Biomedical Science degree. Carl had endured five years of grueling autoimmune disease, the pain of which had been wearing down his physical and mental health since the age of 19. He fell ill while...
A University of Sunderland student diagnosed with cancer twice in six months is celebrating after finally receiving the all-clear, and plans to do the Great North Run to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust later this year.
At just 21 years old, Sean Tighe has undergone more hospital treatment...
Now is the time to introduce a long-term, sustainable plan to raise the base level of hygiene in schools and public spaces to help protect against all viruses including Covid-19, says Bromoco International, makers of TOUCH Antimicrobial coating.
Before the lockdown, the rise of positive cases was a strong indicator that existing preventative measures...
