A Sunderland MP has raised concerns about the safety of streets for blind and partially sighted people. The Labour MP for Washington and Sunderland West, Sharon Hodgson – who is also Shadow Minister for Public Health – spoke with the charity Guide Dogs at the recent Labour Party conference about […]
The University of Sunderland welcomed its first medical students on Monday as the doors opened on its new School of Medicine in a watershed moment for the city and the North East. The School saw 50 students arrive on Monday as they embark on their journey to become a qualified […]
School kids have finished their academic year for the dreaded six-week holiday, what can parents do to keep their children busy over the summer? Should they take them to Whitley Bay Playhouse for a spot of theatre or a pantomime? Or have a picnic down by the beach? We have […]
By Hannah Smith Blogs are great, if I do say so myself. They open so many doors for you, it is actually unbelievable. Due to having my blog (Words of Hannah), I have been able to meet the editor of the UK Cosmopolitan magazine, appear on book blog tours and interviewed […]
Penny Remfry Poster Collection Feminist Activist Penny Remfry’s Poster collection at Northumbria University. Penny Remfry showcased her collection of posters at Northumbria University during the month of March. International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. As part of the celebration events across the North East took […]
Sunderland graduate Jenah May has launched a theatrical project, Eagle Artistry, which focuses on wellbeing, fighting stigma around mental health and working with the victims of trauma and from fractured backgrounds. Inspired by her own struggle with mental health and overcoming adversity from domestic violence, miscarrying her twins and fighting […]
Two graduate filmmakers are proving to be among the UK’s most promising young directors Ciaran Charles O’Conghaile and Connor Langley both studied MA Film and Television at the University of Sunderland. Now, the pair have each received a nomination in the prestigious national RTS – Royal Television Society – Student […]
Have you ever wanted to know the ins and outs of working in TV football commentary? Well now’s your chance. SR News reporter and Broadcast student, Cameron Petrie, chats with Sky Sports football commentator Gary Taphouse, in an exclusive interview for the site. The pair cover various issues, such as […]
Emeli Sandé MBE, the multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter, is to become the University of Sunderland’s new Chancellor, following in the footsteps of Steve Cram CBE who steps down after 11 years in the role. Emeli will be installed as Chancellor in a ceremony to be held during the University’s […]
Question: How does a lifelong Bradford AFC supporter end up working for Rangers Football Club? Answer: She studies an MA in Journalism at the University of Sunderland. Jessica Kirton has landed the job of her dreams after impressing bosses at Rangers Football Club with her footballing knowledge and video skills. The […]