“WITH many of us spending more time sitting as a result of the pandemic, this research is more important than ever.” IMPROVING the health of people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) through a simple and practical change in lifestyle is being explored by a team of UK researchers. Dr Matthew […]
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‘Your postcode can predict many health outcomes’, Sunderland expert says
A Sunderland specialist believes that the area where you live “can predict many health outcomes”, as the city is ranked among the least healthy places in England. A TOP from The Sunday Times, based on The Office for National Statistics and England’s health index, analysing people’s level of health, physical […]
“Don’t let negativity pull you down”: A pharmacy student’s message on International Women’s Day
AFTER years of heartache, loss and setbacks, Taiyyibah Irfan’s dream of being a pharmacist is now a reality, and today – on International Women’s Day – she is hoping her story will inspire others. TAIYYIBAH started her Pharmacy degree at the University of Sunderland in 2013 but didn’t graduate until […]
From Disney to Marvel – lockdown couple put movie magic into new business
A LIFE-LONG love of performing not only brought Katie Stubbs and Declan Marshall together but they’ve turned their passion into a successful entertainment business with the help of University support. AS well as living, working and acting together, the couple are also students at the University of Sunderland and tapped […]
New degree supports demand for Special Educational Needs and Disability teachers
RECRUITMENT is now underway for an innovative new course at The University of Sunderland. THE programme will allow trainee teachers to specialise in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in both mainstream and specialist schools. Primary Education with SEND route into QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) starts this September […]
Pride of the University: Sunderland student doctors join the national vaccination effort
A GROUP of medical students from the University of Sunderland are playing their part in the UK vaccination roll-out in a bid to beat Covid-19. ON September 16, 2019, the University opened its first School of Medicine. As well as providing the opportunity to study medicine to students with the required […]
Student teacher turns “princess” to put some sparkle into homeschooling
LISA Marchioli, a trainee teacher at the University of Sunderland, has been unable to go on her primary school placement or run her children’s entertainment business because of coronavirus restrictions. THE 24-year-old is now combining her two passions – teaching and performing – and creating free online educational videos dressed […]
Meet the 1000th university trainee teacher getting ready to change lives
NEVER has the role of the schoolteacher been more important than it is today. ALONG with NHS and healthcare workers, teachers have become the heroes of the pandemic, and their role as educators have been highlighted as never before. The University of Sunderland has played a key part in supporting […]
From working-class roots to high-flying entrepreneur
A North East entrepreneur will be sharing the secrets of his success this week to University of Sunderland students to help support their own career ambitions. Howard McCain will deliver his online talk to students (January 19, 3-4pm), and offer a fascinating insight about his journey from a rookie apprentice […]
Covid-19: Busting the vaccine myths
DR Jane Falconer is a Senior Lecturer in Immunology at the University of Sunderland. Today, as the Covid vaccine rolls out across the world, Dr Falconer dispels some of the ‘myths’ surrounding the vaccination process. Myth #1: Covid vaccines are unsafe because they have been fast-tracked into production. Truth: Safe Covid […]