Autistic people often feel under pressure to imitate “normal behaviour” in order to feel accepted in mainstream society, according to a University of Sunderland expert. On World Autism Day, April 2, Dr Amy Pearson, an autism researcher, said: “Mimicking neurotypical behaviour can help autistic people to fit in, but it […]
Education
Sunderland and Northumberland College Merge to form Education Partnership North East
Sunderland College and Northumberland College have officially merged, creating a new group of colleges under the brand Education Partnership North East. The two major North East colleges are aiming to provide an “ambitious new future” and the merger is said to provide significant benefits for the region. The deal was […]
Sunderland academics back Ofsted chief’s comments regarding same sex couples
Academics from the University of Sunderland have discussed the implications of a recent comment from the head of Ofsted, Amanda Spielman, who said that all children should learn about same sex couples regardless of their religious background. Andrew Dalton, a senior lecturer in Sociology, said: “There is a real need […]
Google funding for pioneering university social media abuse project
A pioneering app that aims to tackle abuse on social media has won funding from search engine giant Google. Academics from the University of Sunderland have received the money to help towards the SMART – Social Media Abuse Research Tool – project which aims to support journalists investigating online hate […]
Newcastle Utilita Arena will host UCAS’s largest higher education exhibition
UCAS, the UK’s biggest service for applications to higher education, will be holding an exhibition at Newcastle Utilita Arena on April 30. The convention starts from 9.30am on Tuesday and runs until 5pm. The event will give the students greater insight of what’s like to study a certain subject or […]
“It’s not fair to blame the kids”- Newcastle rapper Kay Greyson is using her music to help cut youth crime
After a three-year hiatus from releasing music, Newcastle rap artist Kay Greyson is determined to make 2019 her own. So far this year, Greyson has been the subject of a recent feature on BBC’s prime-time show Inside Out, released a new single (Give It All – out March 11) and delivered a […]
Sunderland schools and council respond to Momo challenge
Sunderland schools are raising awareness by safeguarding children after news of the ‘Momo challenge’ that allegedly targets kids. The suicide game, showing a character with bulging eyes and distorted face, allegedly pops up in youtube videos and sends the user orders such as self harming and some are even told to […]
New graduate competencies offer children the best start in life
By Kyra Sims The University of Sunderland has been selected as part of a national pilot to develop highly skilled graduates which will help improve the lives of young children and their families. Sunderland is one of only eight universities in the country – and first in the North East […]
Nursing courses at University of Sunderland in line for awards
By Grace Crowley The University of Sunderland continues to lead the way in offering the highest level nursing programmes after being nominated for two prestigious national awards. The University has been shortlisted at this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards for Nurse Education provider of the Year (Pre-reg) and for Partnership of […]
North East student responds to measures tackling ethnic disparity in university grades
Newcastle University’s Afro-Caribbean society president welcomes new measures introduced by the government to ensure universities are doing everything they can to tackle ethnic disparity in attainment. Kemi Adediran says he is pleased universities will be “held to account” in making sure they are providing an environment in which black and […]