Sixth-form students from across Sunderland have taken part in a unique challenge in which they got to see the world upside down, experience the sensation of having three arms and even stick electrodes on their friends’ heads.
The sixth-formers were taking part in an open day at the University of...
The University of Sunderland has dedicated 25 years to refining and nurturing the abilities and potential of emerging radio personalities, with notable alumni like BBC Radio 1 host Jordan North.
Dr Caroline Mitchell, Professor of Radio and Participation at the University of Sunderland, said: “As someone whose career has spanned...
From remote learning to working from home to shopping and socialising - Professor John Murray knows in these uncertain times, one thing is certain: some coronavirus pandemic changes will stick.
John, who has joined the University of Sunderland as the new Academic Dean of the Faculty of Technology, believes Covid-19...
Sunderland University is working with the Aldrin Family Foundation to introduce primary school children to space science and STEM subjects. The Giant Mars and Moon Maps programme uses giant interactive floor maps to help students learn about space exploration and the challenges and opportunities it presents. The programme has...
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...
Back in November 2013, I wrote an article on Consett Magazine about the price of bitcoin reaching £200. Today that same bitcoin has a price of £975 - a tidy investment in less than four years. It's a 387.5% increase in value.
So, what is bitcoin? and how do you invest...
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...
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 groundbreaking initiative in Sunderland is facilitating the deployment of 22 Community Digital Health Hubs.
These hubs aim to bring people together, addressing digital challenges such as restricted connectivity, insufficient access to digital devices and skills, and the financial barriers associated with online engagement.
The project has secured a significant investment...
Sunderland, UK – 4th March: Sunderland is set to embrace a new era of mobility with the arrival of the Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle (SAMS), marking a significant milestone in the city's journey towards self-driving transportation, as well as providing training opportunities and new cutting-edge skills.
Having arrived in the city...
