Newcastle and Durham University lecturers both plan to strike for 14 days from February 22, along with 61 other universities. The strikes, supported by the University and College Union (UCU) and the National Union of Students (NUS), have sparked frustration among students who feel such action could be unfair to them. A […]
You may think reading isn’t cool, you may think the past time is a thing of the past and the youth of today just aren’t interested, you’d be wrong. Reading and enjoying books has never been easier, cooler and more accessible. We look at how various ways of reading is now more […]
Recently released figures show that teacher sick days have fallen over the past two years in a North East council area. A freedom of information request sent to South Tyneside Council revealed a fall in teacher absences between September 2015 and October 2017, as illustrated below. Academic Year Sum of working days […]
Volunteer groups have come forward to run four libraries that were at risk of closure. According to Councillor Nancy Maxwell, lead member for voluntary sector partnerships and co-operatives, libraries in Boldon, East Boldon, Whitburn and Primrose, were set to be closed due to “reducing financial support from central government.” Whitburn […]
As Sunderland, the North East and the UK prepares to remember our fallen heroes on Sunday November 12, a new survey has revealed that the majority of people in the region are unaware of how many of our armed forces troops have died in conflict since the Second World War. More than 7000 have […]
The North East, like all regions, is full of many different tastes, interests and vices – and those of a rather more geeky persuasion need diversions as all of us do to satisfy their pursuits. Nerdier folks can while away the hours in our region through many outlets, whether they […]
Bright Sparks Science and Technology Club hosted a launch event for the 2017-18 school year at Sunderland University on Saturday morning. Both parents and children participated in demonstrations ranging from interactive robot exhibits to LEGO challenges inside the Science Complex. Over 60 parents and children registered for the event, including […]
Student paramedics’ emergency response skills were put to the test this week, (August 22), as part of a staged 999 call-out that involved working with North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and Sunderland Royal Hospital’s Emergency Department. The paramedics students were filmed during the simulation to help give feedback on their […]
The University of Sunderland is offering a Clearing drop-in for students who received their A-level results. Prospective students will be able to come to the university on Friday, August 18, to discuss with academics their best option for higher study. The pop-in event is also for students who would like to […]
A University of Sunderland computer forensics graduate has cracked the code to Clearing success after graduation. Jonathan Smith came to the university through the Clearing process and then years later graduated with a first class degree in Computer Forensics. The 23-year-old is now working for SYTECH, at their Stoke on Trent base, […]