SUNDERLAND Culture has been awarded £341,777 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Sunderland Culture is one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country who have received some much needed support. £257 million of investment […]
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National Glass Centre re-opens after six month coronavirus closure
THE National Glass Centre re-opened today (Monday 28th September) for visitors, after a six-month coronavirus shutdown. A number of safety measurements have been put in place to ensure the building is safe for the public, including numerous viral signs which can be seen when walking around, lots of hand sanitising […]
Boris Johnson marks Brexit Day with historic cabinet meeting in Sunderland
Prime Minister Boris Johnson chose Sunderland as the destination for his cabinet meeting on the day Britain is set to leave the EU. Members of his cabinet travelled up the country by train, while the PM chose to fly separately to the North East. Health Secretary Matt Hancock, and Leader […]
PM Boris Johnson and cabinet meeting in Sunderland today to mark Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to hold a cabinet meeting in Sunderland today – as the UK prepares leave the EU. On the historic Brexit day, Boris Johnson is set to host a cabinet meeting at the National Glass Centre in Sunderland – the first city to vote […]
Don’t miss Dan Holdsworth’s exhibition at The National Glass Centre
The National Glass Centre is now showcasing data images transformed into 3D models allowing us to see them as a ‘virtual space’. Picture of Spatial Objects, first floor at National Glass Centre. The creator of Spatial Objects, Dan Holdsworth, has done something very different from his previous work this time. […]
BBC Radio 5 Live’s #sextakeover broadcast is a success
The truth about sex was laid bare at the University of Sunderland after a panel of experts hosted a special radio broadcast. Students and staff from the University joined BBC Radio 5 Live’s panel as part of the UK’s biggest conversation about sex. Hosted by the station’s Anna […]
Students and all-star panel set for ‘sex takeover’ of Sunderland
Students from the University of Sunderland are getting ready to join an all-star panel to get personal. As part of the UK’s biggest conversation about sex, media students and staff from the University will be joined by I’m a Celebrity winner and Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison, along with Embarrassing […]
Eight indoor places in Tyne and Wear to enjoy on a rainy day
Tyne and Wear is home to an abundance of culture, heritage and has a social buzz like no other. However, the North East can also have unreliable weather forecasts so having a backup plan when spending time with friends and family in your spare time is key. Whether you want […]
BBC brings digital skills to Sunderland
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 […]
North East for Europe campaign group highlight regional landmarks that would not have existed without EU funding
The North East for Europe campaign group is highlighting regional landmarks that would not exist without EU funding. Many of the North East’s iconic buildings and projects have been created and regenerated with money from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) which comes from the EU, including: The Core Science Central in […]