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, […]
During the past year of the pandemic, we’ve seen how underlying health problems increase people’s chances of dying from Covid. Two inter-linked factors implicated in these life-threatening problems are social deprivation and poor diet. Here, Dr Matthew Campbell, principal investigator in Human Metabolism at the University of Sunderland’s Faculty of […]
Co-operation and innovation are the name of the game for the UoS Enterprise team. SO, you’re full of creativity and passion – but how do you take your graduate skills and build a real future for yourself? How about an internship where you can make your mark – and earn […]
TODAY we were live on Facebook across the North East, and spoke to those running homeless shelters, cafes and businesses who’ve finally reopened this week. You can check out our complete livestream below, or see our individual interviews on our Facebook page.
FORMER University of Sunderland student Jack Hellier lands dream role as radio presenter. “YOU just have to be yourself. I feel like a lot of people in radio will try and be like someone they hear but at the end of the day, everyone wants new personalities coming through, people […]
LEADING private healthcare provider Spire Healthcare is launching a new nurse degree apprenticeship programme in partnership with the University of Sunderland, with roles available across Spire’s 35 English hospitals. The nurse degree apprenticeship is open to applicants at all stages of life, including school leavers, university graduates and people […]
WITH summer on the horizon and government lockdown restrictions loosening, football players across the North East will be dusting their boots off and getting ready to get back on the grass. While football can be very competitive, most players will be missing the social side of the game as much […]