Newcastle and Durham Universities’ lecturers plan to go on strike for 14 days, starting February 22, among 61 other national universities. The strikes, supported by the University and College Union (UCU) and the National Union of Students (NUS), have sparked frustration among students who feel such strikes could be unfair […]
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Blaydon mother who came to Sunderland University through clearing encouraging others to do the same
Success: 23-year-old Holly Robinson from Blaydon, who came to the University of Sunderland to study Community and Youth Work through Clearing. Photo by: The University of Sunderland. A mother from Blaydon, who came to the the University of Sunderland through clearing, is encouraging others to do the same as a result of her success. […]
University of Sunderland’s mediaHUB to team up with BBC Newcastle
The University of Sunderland’s mediaHUB is set to team up with BBC Newcastle. For the first time since 2011, a team of journalists from the radio broadcaster will be based in Sunderland. Both organisations will be coming together thanks to a partnership with the University of Sunderland’s School of Media […]
North East comedian to perform at Newcastle University for Disability Awareness Week
A North East comedian will be performing at Newcastle University for their Disability Awareness Week. Lee Ridley, also known as Lost Voice Guy on stage, will be doing a stand-up comedy gig tonight (April 25) from 6pm til 8pm at the university’s union to raise awareness of neurodiversity. Mr Ridley performs with […]
Sunderland has the lowest crime rate of all three Tyne and Wear universities
Using research from www.police.uk, SR News has found that the main campus at the University of Sunderland has the lowest crime rate of any university in Tyne and Wear. Sunderland had a total of 48 arrests on campus in 2016. Northumbria had the second highest crime rate with 160 arrests […]
Sunderland University holds 24-hour Red Nose Day fundraiser
The University of Sunderland is holding a twenty four exercise fundraising event at Cityspace and in their Sports Hall to raise money for Comic Relief. Kevin Ludlow, Facilities manager at CitySpace, explained: “We have the exercise bikes being occupied by the city space team throughout the night including myself – […]
Students urged to stay safe on nights out
Police in Sunderland are re-issuing safety messages to new students who will soon be partying in the city. A host of freshers will embark on Sunderland during the next few weeks and in line with tradition will be out enjoying the many pubs and clubs on offer in the city centre. […]
Region’s graduates most likely to say they regret going to university
North East graduates are the most likely to say they regret going to university because of the amount of their student debt, according to two surveys by Aviva. The two surveys also found that 18 to 35-year-olds in the region are also most likely to believe they could have achieved what they have without going […]
Newcastle third most affordable city for students
Newcastle is the third most affordable city to study in according to the Royal Bank of Scotland’s student living index. The survey of 2,500 students across the UK took into account a range of factors, including living and accommodation costs and average incomes for students. It also looked at how much […]
Seven reasons why it’s time to think again about University
A University of Sunderland graduate who decided to go to University in his late-20s is now inspiring others to stop delaying their own higher education. Stephen Goldsmith, 35, works in the University’s access to Higher Education team promoting degree courses and providing advice for potential students at various events – […]