A student from the University in Sunderland, whose engineering skills were uncovered during her schooling, has achieved a significant feat by winning a prestigious national award in London for her innovative invention aimed at children’s hospitals.
Francesca Mobberley, from Dame Allan’s Junior School in Newcastle, first wowed a panel of...
A University of Sunderland project which aims to support manufacturers across the North East has secured an extra £6million in funding.
The University’s Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing Project (SAM) - one of the region’s largest investment programmes - aims to help businesses become more productive and sustainable.
Since then, the programme –...
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...
A study that shines a light on racial and gender stereotypes in the billion-dollar gaming industry has led to a graduation prize for a Sunderland Masters student.
Kirsty Evers wanted to better understand the attitudes of players towards the protagonists within character-focused video games, who are commonly white, straight and...
A new report has shed light on the use of performance and image-enhancing drugs (PIEDs) in ex-Service personnel.
The research, from the University of Sunderland and funded by Forces in Mind Trust, found that body image and keeping up with the demands of active duty are the main reasons for...
Sam Jones, who had previously worked on the Tamworth Herald newsdesk as a reporter before joining e-commerce entertainment retailer Fanatical back in 2017, has been unveiled as one of MCV/Develop's 30 Under 30 for 2020 - an annual event 'showcasing the very best young people in the industry'.
The 29-year-old,...
The Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced the ten successful 5G Innovation Regions (5GIR), successfully granted a portion of over £36 million across the UK.
The seven North East local authorities (LA7) are to receive over £3.7million to support 5G and advanced wireless connectivity projects across the...
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...
A region-wide study unveiled during Mouth Cancer Action Month
A group of North East researchers and health experts have come together for a major study into the role community pharmacists could play in the early identification and referral of patients with suspected head and neck cancers (HNC).
The study, which begins...
