“EMPOWERING students to take ownership of learning through reverse mentoring will certainly help them gain confidence and prepare for real-world expectations.” That is the message from 27-year-old student Paula Purgal, who jumped at the chance to boost her skills by mentoring the University of Sunderland’s head of School of […]
THE Covid-19 pandemic has affected the lives of almost everyone around the world. We spoke to Ben Hodgson, Head of disability support at the University of Sunderland to get some insight into how his working life has changed as a result of the pandemic. Ben has given us insight into […]
THE critical roles and responsibilities nurses play across global healthcare systems has been thrown into sharp focus during the last 12 months of the Covid-19 pandemic. As nurses continue to be at the frontline of patient care in hospitals and across their communities, we caught up with two students during […]
GRACIE Smyth, a nineteen-year-old student nurse from the University of Sunderland has spoken out about the impact of coronavirus on her placement. Gracie is currently in her first year of disability nursing, training to work with CAHMS in the North East. She opened up about both the positive and negative […]
THE School of Psychology at the University of Sunderland has been officially recognised for its commitment to gender equality – with an Athena SWAN bronze award. The Athena SWAN Charter, first established in 2005, is a framework which is used across the globe to support and transform gender equality […]
Netflix has teamed up with meditation app Headspace to create a series designed to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. As a sleep-deprived final-year student, I thought I owed it to myself to tune in … and, hopefully, drop off? SLEEP has always been something that I’ve loved […]
A STUDENT coming to terms with the death of his mum and brother is embarking on a series of challenges. ANDY Turnbull, 32, from Castletown in Sunderland, is studying MSc Sport & Exercise Science at the University of Sunderland and is coach for the University’s Women’s Rugby team. Andy, along […]
The nation is finally emerging to enjoy social activities – albeit carefully distanced and masked – which are bringing a welcome sense of ‘normal’ back to all our lives. So we thought we’d ask the people of Sunderland how safe they feel, now the lockdown is lifting and a ‘new […]
POPULAR television actress Charlie Hardwick took centre stage for an online session with students at the University of Sunderland. As part of their course, students across all stages of their Performing Arts and Screen Performance Degrees were treated to a talk with a range of industry professionals, as well as Charlie, who is best […]
THE very first apprentice teacher to qualify from the University of Sunderland is now looking forward to making a difference to pupils’ lives after a “very challenging but rewarding year.” SARAH Chambers, from Stockton, completed her course last month and has begun the next phase of her career as a […]