A MULTI-MILLION-POUND University of Sunderland project is having a critical impact on North East businesses, a new report has found. At a time when many of the region’s manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are having to re-think and readjust their practices, a UoS support project is proving a much-needed […]
LISA Marchioli, a trainee teacher at the University of Sunderland, has been unable to go on her primary school placement or run her children’s entertainment business because of coronavirus restrictions. THE 24-year-old is now combining her two passions – teaching and performing – and creating free online educational videos dressed […]
NEVER has the role of the schoolteacher been more important than it is today. ALONG with NHS and healthcare workers, teachers have become the heroes of the pandemic, and their role as educators have been highlighted as never before. The University of Sunderland has played a key part in supporting […]
A North East entrepreneur will be sharing the secrets of his success this week to University of Sunderland students to help support their own career ambitions. Howard McCain will deliver his online talk to students (January 19, 3-4pm), and offer a fascinating insight about his journey from a rookie apprentice […]
A NEW degree designed to prepare the nursing generation of tomorrow is launching today at the University of Sunderland. The new Blended Learning Nursing degree programme offers an innovative and flexible approach for those hoping to join the profession. Last year, Sunderland was named as one of seven universities trail-blazing […]
By CHARLOTTE RILEY HAPPY New Year! There is no doubt many of us will be glad to see the back of 2020, but we can’t forget all of the wonderful work we’ve done over the past few months for our spiky friends! Sunderland Hedgehog Friendly Campus was set up […]
A PHARMACIST, who has worked in Sunderland for more than 30 years, says an “army” of pharmacies are ready to help in the roll-out of the coronavirus vaccine. Yesterday, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson told MPs the Government will offer 24-hour vaccinations to the public as soon as possible. […]
THE University of Sunderland (UoS) is set to build a multi-million-pound facility to help train the medical professionals of tomorrow. Planning permission has been granted to create a cadaveric centre at UoS’s city campus. The centre be key to the newly-established School of Medicine, providing vital training for other students […]
LEADING academics from the University of Sunderland (UoS) have added their voices to calls for the Government to vaccinate police officers alongside frontline health workers. The calls come amid increasing concerns that numbers of officers are being significantly reduced due to the coronavirus pandemic. Northumbria’s Police Commissioner Kim McGuinness, Chief […]
Happiness: we’re told it’s just one of the things Covid is destroying – but as we enter another lockdown, one University of Sunderland expert explains why it’s just fine to feel ‘unhappy’. So, don’t beat yourself up over feeling gloomy and let Dr Helen Driscoll, principal lecturer and team leader for […]