An investigation into the effect of Covid-19, lockdowns and recession on in-person work placements – and job prospects – for graduates. There have been many changes to all aspects of people’s daily lives since the start of the Covid pandemic. We spoke to three students from the University of Sunderland who have had placements cancelled and have otherwise struggled. ‘The […]
* Please be aware that some readers may find some of the content in this story upsetting. Over 400 allegations were made in the past five years but the real numbers might be much higher. Sexual harassment, misconduct and gender violence at universities are at high levels in the North […]
FOR the past year, Covid-19 has confined the majority of Brits to their homes, as well as cancelling countless events and occasions. However, there is one event that even Covid cannot ruin – the Great British summer holiday. INTERNATIONAL travel, without a reasonable excuse, will not be allowed earlier than […]
CRICKET might not be as popular as football in the North East, but there are still thousands of enthusiasts desperate to get back onto the pitch. And with lockdown restrictions loosening, there is no better time to dust off your bat and get some friends together for a game. Here […]
ANNUAL health checks for people with learning disabilities should include objective hearing assessment, health experts say. Current guidance on hearing assessment during an annual health check focusses on subjective assessment only, which previous research has shown to be ineffective. Alternatives, such as objective hearing screening have been recommended. Researchers at […]
Many industries have faced numerous challenges during the pandemic, we take a look at how a sport’s journalist has adapted. It’s been over a year since the pandemic started and lockdown restrictions were announced. Many industries were affected and were forced to adapt and none more so than journalists. Journalists, […]