#The CoronaDiaries THE Covid-19 pandemic lockdown and the measures enforced by the government have a big impact on students’ lives and mental health, according to them. Two students of the University of Sunderland agreed to share some travelling experience they had during the Coronavirus outbreak. They talked about […]
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University students in Newcastle struggle with learning as classes are cancelled because of COVID-19
Universities in Newcastle closed their lecture halls and cancelled face to face learning on the 16 March following advice from Public Health England and the Government. However, shutting universities could create more problems as it makes it more difficult for students to learn. Ryan Baxter, a student from Northumbria University […]
LGBTQ+ History Week hits Newcastle University
Newcastle University is reassuring its students that equality is a priority by decorating its Armstrong building with a rainbow flag. This commemoration comes in response to international LGBTQ+ History Month, an annual celebration occurring every February which raises awareness of prejudice and promotes tolerance towards the LGBTQ+ community. The […]
Sunderland students give their opinion on current public transport
Public transport. Love it or hate, it is a huge thing used daily and is what many people rely on. Everyone and their goldfish has most likely used public transport at some point in their life and everyone’s experiences are different. Did you get a seat instantly? Was it too […]
Sunderland students to mark University Mental Health Day
Students in Sunderland are being encouraged to speak up for University Mental Health Day on Thursday, March 7. As mental health becomes a growing concern for many, the national awareness day will see students partake in a number of events across campus. Figures from the Office for National Statistics, released […]
Wellbeing divided across age and gender: women and over 70s among the happiest in England
Statistics show that women and those over 70 are among the happiest residents in England. Recent health and wellbeing statistics provided by the Office for National Statistics show that women are happier, have more self-worth and are more satisfied with life than men in England. These statistics show that the […]
Student paramedic joins the fight for placement pay
Lucy Hallas, 21 a paramedic student from the University of Sunderland, has joined 33,318 other students in the fight for placement pay. Lucy is currently located at a patient transport service in Pallion, near her university accommodation. Students at UoS are required to work weekends and bank holidays, which may […]
Festive joy hits Sunderland university as the Christmas Market takes over CitySpace
The CitySpace facility at the University of Sunderland was temporarily transformed into a Christmas market filled with a variety of festive activities in a bid to spread holiday cheer across the city. Visitors to the market were given the opportunity to stock up on Christmas gifts for loved ones, with […]
Sunderland University student calls for better mental health services in the North East
A student at the University of Sunderland has called for better mental health services to be available to people in the North East area. Sam Boal, of Ulverston, Cumbria, has said that there should be more support available for people struggling with their mental health, after waiting seven months for […]
Sunderland University couple set to shave their heads for Cancer Research UK
A young couple who have been together for over two years, Ben Robinson (18) and Rachael Allen (18) who both study at the University of Sunderland have decided to shave their heads for Cancer Research UK on December 20. “As a charity Cancer Research UK does research into finding new […]