Two Sunderland students have won a national competition to find a slogan on sleep. Dan Mitchell and Jordan Williams, who are both studying Advertising and Design at the University of Sunderland, won with the slogan Sleep Tight, Be Bright. The Sleep Council had been on a nationwide hunt to find […]
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“Don’t ban tackling in junior rugby,” say North East players
Calls to ban tackling in junior rugby have been kicked into touch by North East fans. In an open letter to ministers earlier this week, more than 70 doctors and healthcare academics said that injuries picked up in the sport can have lifelong consequences for children. A letter written by the […]
Sunderland students to take part in challenge for local school
Students from the University of Sunderland are taking part in a challenge competition with other gyms throughout the country. The challenge, called Lets Move For A Better World, is due to begin on March 1 and carries on till March 19. During this period participants, who must be a member of […]
MAD Monday for University of Sunderland
It was Make a Difference Monday for students and staff at the University of Sunderland on Monday, February 22. The event was organised in collaboration with the Careers and Employability Service, the Students’ Union and other universities. Staff and students were asked to donate unwanted items for the Salvation Army […]
LISTEN: Sunderland lecturer who appeared on ITV quiz show, The Chase, nominated for fashion award
University of Sunderland academic “Dapper Dan” Ward is in the running for a prestigious fashion award. The media lecturer is already well-known among students and staff for his signature look – which includes a waistcoat, tie, and pocket-watch. Appearing on ITV game show The Chase earlier this year only boosted his […]
Thousands could benefit from new Sunderland ‘living lab’
The University of Sunderland is investing £5.5million in a ‘living lab’ which could bring health benefits for thousands of people in the region. The lab, developed in partnership with City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Trust and Sunderland’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), will be used to deliver integrated working between university researchers, […]
North Easterners celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day
North Easterner’s have celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Day today (February 17). The day gives people a chance to focus on positive acts towards other people and people are encouraged to do something that will make a person’s day better. Kelsey Gryniewicz, Communications Director at the Random Acts of Kindness, […]
Sunderland students react to new accommodation plans
Students at the University of Sunderland have mixed reactions to proposed student accommodation plans. Plans, if approved, would see the former J Speedings and Co Sailworks site, in Whickham Street, Sunderland turned into a five-storey student accommodation centre, with as many as 53 new flats, housing more than 70 students. […]
Sunderland University to host talk from legendary TV producer and arts chief
The University of Sunderland is set to host Sir Peter Bazalgette as part of the Public Lecture series. Sir Peter is the chief of Arts Council England and is also the man who popularised Big Brother and created Deal or No Deal. He will be giving a free talk to students, staff and […]
Sunderland graduate working to help those affected by terrorism in Nigeria
A University of Sunderland graduate is working to help those displaced by the terrorist group Boko Haram in his home country of Nigeria and has set his sights on solving more of the public health challenges that are prevalent in Africa. Dr Attahiru Bello has been conducting health needs assessments for […]