The University of Sunderland is welcoming back former work experience scholars as degree students. The MediaHub, located in the David Puttnam building at St Peter’s campus, is always a popular choice for work experience. Ben Robinson, now 18 and studying a BA in Sports Journalism, began his journey there on […]
United voices today called for the release of internationally renowned photographer and close friend of the University of Sunderland Shahidul Alam from his Bangladeshi jail. On Wednesday more than 80 staff and students, along with campaigners and peace activists, unveiled photographs taken by Shahidul at the University’s Priestman Gallery. Academics and […]
A third of young people in Sunderland first had sex before they were of legal age, according to a cross-section of people surveyed by SR News. Of the 60 people who took part in the survey, 25% lost their virginity at the age of 15. The youngest age was 12. A […]
A new Sunderland charity is looking for book donations as it works to improve literacy in the region. Sunderland Literacy Aid (SLA) was registered earlier this year in an attempt to positively impact literacy levels in the Sunderland area. Its aims include saving unwanted texts from landfill sites and overseeing […]
The University of Sunderland is today backing international calls for the release of its visiting Professor of Photography from a Bangladeshi jail. Shahidul Alam, an internationally-renowned Bangladeshi photographer, photojournalist, activist, and friend of the University, has been in police custody since August 5, 2018. He was arrested after an interview […]
BBC Academy’s digital experts will be delivering free workshops at the University of Sunderland, offering an opportunity to get clued-up on the latest in digital content and hands-on with new technology. The BBC’s Digital Skills Morning will kick off at the National Glass Centre on October 15, 8.45am-1pm providing a special focus on […]
Mackie’s Corner is currently hosting the Sunderland Indie 20/20 VISION Exhibition. It runs until October 13 and, in two three-week blocks, displays the work of 20 members of Sunderland Indie. The building previously hosted two commissioned exhibitions during the Tall Ships Races. The Creator of the exhibition, Barrie West, discussed its origins: […]
Violence and sexual offences are the most-reported crimes in Sunderland Central over the past year. Statistics from police.uk show that between July 2017 and July 2018, these types of crimes occurred more than any other category in 11 months out of the 12 investigated. On average in the SR1 postcode, […]
A police cordon is in effect around two houses on Fordfield Road on the Ford estate in Sunderland. This follows an incident of criminal damage resulting in a broken window on one of the properties behind the cordon. A number of residents reported hearing a loud noise around 10PM […]
The Sunderland Airshow, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, continues to be a spectacular event. Our students have collected some of the most stunning images from this year’s show and compiled them in the gallery below. A wide range of aircraft, including MiGs, chinooks, Vampires, Luftwaffe and Autogyros were […]