A study has found that selfless men are more desirable to women than good looks. The study was carried out by the University of Sunderland and the University of Worcester. The new study shows that while women do find good-looking men desirable, if they have to choose they are more likely […]
Video: Stela Taneva. Alastair Stewart OBE came to the University of Sunderland last night (Tuesday, January 26) to speak to students, staff and the general public about the media industry. Mr Stewart talked about independent media and the pressures facing it from within and without at the Murray Library, as part […]
An app, which allows people to access library services 24/7, is being launched by Sunderland libraries ahead of National Libraries Day next week. Its launch is part of the celebrations for this year’s National Libraries Day on February 6. The Sunderland Libraries app is designed to help people use libraries […]
The Press Association (PA) have listed two schools in Sunderland as “under-performing”. The Red House Academy and Academy 360 in Pennywell are among another 327 schools throughout the UK which were listed as “under-performing” by a Press Association analysis. The PA have used the Department for Education’s (DfE) methodology for calculating under-performing […]
Many sociologists will agree that a child’s mental development during school is the most important period of their lives. It is essential therefore that behaviour is monitored and dealt with in the best possible way, and relevant sanctions are placed upon those who personally wish to deviate away from these […]
Sunderland High School has announced its closure. In an open statement released by the school, it is said that “current and projected pupil numbers cannot secure the school’s long term future”. Numbers being admitted to the school have plummeted. This fall in numbers has meant that the school has been losing money which is “no […]
Nukemap is an online computer programme which allows people to get an estimation of what would happen to a city if it was struck by a bomb device. It was created by American nuclear historian Alex Wellerstein and gives an idea of what damages different bomb devices can cause to a city. However: “Modelling casualties […]
UNISON Northern Region are organising a rally at Grey’s Monument, Newcastle on Saturday (January 9) to support the NHS Bursary ahead of a Parliamentary debate on the issue on January 11. The Government plans, announced as part of the Chancellor’s Autumn Spending Review, is believed to force nurses into debt […]