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The National Glass Centre, Sunderland, when it opened in 1998

University of Sunderland

Sunderland’s National Glass Centre closes after nearly 30 years as demolition looms

Aaron Harlow-Stephenson and the University of Sunderland training ambulance

Aaron Harlow-Stephenson and the University of Sunderland training ambulance

University of Sunderland

Meet the former firefighter now saving lives as a North East paramedic

Victoria (Vikki) Ishcheriakova with her mother Svitlana and daughter Yasya at graduation

Victoria (Vikki) Ishcheriakova with her mother Svitlana and daughter Yasya at graduation

University of Sunderland

Ukrainian refugee rebuilds life in North East - and graduates with distinction

Finlay Anderson and Jeff Brown at the University of Sunderland’s summer graduation ceremonies, The Fire Station

Finlay Anderson and Jeff Brown at the University of Sunderland’s summer graduation ceremonies, The Fire Station

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Graduate describes 'full circle moment' with Look North legend at ceremony

Sunderland’s Luke O’Nien awarded honorary doctorate for impact on and off the pitch

Sunderland FC favourite set for honorary doctorate after ‘outstanding’ community work

North East actor, producer and director Craig Conway with guest speaker, novelist and comedy writer David Quantick and academics from the University of Sunderland work with students during the film school round table event

North East actor, producer and director Craig Conway with guest speaker, novelist and comedy writer David Quantick and academics from the University of Sunderland work with students during the film school round table event

University of Sunderland

Emmy winner David Quantick helps launch North East student film school

From left, Paul Graham, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University, Laura Seebohm, CEO of WWIN, Jacob McLaughlin, Lauren Sharp, Jonny Rayner, Zoya Rind, Josh Brown, Karin McMullan, IT and Data Manager at WWIN

From left, Paul Graham, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University, Laura Seebohm, CEO of WWIN, Jacob McLaughlin, Lauren Sharp, Jonny Rayner, Zoya Rind, Josh Brown, Karin McMullan, IT and Data Manager at WWIN

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How North East university apprentices are helping a charity fight digital abuse

Megan Hart, who studies at the University of Sunderland, has created a series of impressionist paintings as part of their final exhibition

Megan Hart, who studies at the University of Sunderland, has created a series of impressionist paintings as part of their final exhibition

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How this partially sighted North East artist reimagines games in paintings

Photography students with their exhibited works at the National Portrait Gallery

Photography students with their exhibited works at the National Portrait Gallery

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North East students showcase portraits at National Portrait Gallery

The University of Sunderland has risen 14 places to 69th in the Complete University Guide 2027, marking a 'significant' improvement in the national university rankings

The University of Sunderland has risen 14 places to 69th in the Complete University Guide 2027, marking a 'significant' improvement in the national university rankings

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Sunderland university records biggest North East rise in UK rankings

Paul Raymond. Blobby Worm: Plasticine, modelling clay, mixed-media and Portrait of a Modernist by Lothar Goetz

Paul Raymond. Blobby Worm: Plasticine, modelling clay, mixed-media and Portrait of a Modernist by Lothar Goetz

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'Bold' summer exhibition celebrates North East university fine art education

Filipina artist and University of Sunderland graduate Anna-Marie Gallares will open her first UK solo exhibition, I Carry It With Me, at Sunderland’s Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art on June 6.

Filipina artist and University of Sunderland graduate Anna-Marie Gallares will open her first UK solo exhibition, I Carry It With Me, at Sunderland’s Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art on June 6.

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North East art graduate to debut solo exhibition - exploring culture and memory

Dr Tia Attia and University of Sunderland colleagues Sara Johnston, Paula Treadwell, and Sarah Hindess

Dr Tia Attia and University of Sunderland colleagues Sara Johnston, Paula Treadwell, and Sarah Hindess

University of Sunderland

From hip surgery to marathon - North East lecturer runs city race for students

University of Sunderland

University warns students and staff after being hit by global cybersecurity incident

The University of Sunderland has been shortlisted for a national award recognising its work with the Armed Forces community

The University of Sunderland has been shortlisted for a national award recognising its work with the Armed Forces community

University of Sunderland

North East university shortlisted for top Armed Forces support award in home city

Ava Worthy and Newton Turton

Ava Worthy and Newton Turton

University of Sunderland

North East engineering student engineer scrums down with elite sports backing

Students at the University of Sunderland took part in a mock murder trial inspired by Netflix’s Adolescence, gaining hands-on courtroom experience across multiple disciplines

Students at the University of Sunderland took part in a mock murder trial inspired by Netflix’s Adolescence, gaining hands-on courtroom experience across multiple disciplines

University of Sunderland

Netflix‑inspired mock murder trial gives North East students day in court

The six-month project aimed to create a peaceful, comfortable, and focused space.

The six-month project aimed to create a peaceful, comfortable, and focused space.

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University library reopens after £2.4m facelift

Staff, students and supporters from the University of Sunderland will line up at the Sunderland City Runs on to raise money for the university’s Futures Fund

Staff, students and supporters from the University of Sunderland will line up at the Sunderland City Runs on to raise money for the university’s Futures Fund

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University team to tackle Sunderland City Runs for student scholarships

Dr Derek Watson, Associate Professor in Cultural Management at the University of Sunderland pictured with Rob Hammal, Managing Director at Speedings Ltd Picture: DAVID WOOD

Dr Derek Watson, Associate Professor in Cultural Management at the University of Sunderland pictured with Rob Hammal, Managing Director at Speedings Ltd Picture: DAVID WOOD

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Historic North East firm celebrates growth after university partnership

Winners of the Police Short Film Awards with Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Sunderland and Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth

Winners of the Police Short Film Awards with Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Sunderland and Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth

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North East students’ powerful film on stalking wins Police Film Award

University of Sunderland apprentice Jodie Stewart has earned a promotion to Business Analyst at Northumbrian Water during her studies

University of Sunderland apprentice Jodie Stewart has earned a promotion to Business Analyst at Northumbrian Water during her studies

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North East apprentice's inspiring career promotion during studies

Iranian sisters, left, Zahra, Fatemeh and Zohreh Taghipour have marked their shared academic journey

Iranian sisters, left, Zahra, Fatemeh and Zohreh Taghipour have marked their shared academic journey

University of Sunderland

Three Iranian sisters celebrate pharmacy journey at North East university

Left, Kayleigh Lewandowski with Lesley Box, headteacher at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle

Left, Kayleigh Lewandowski with Lesley Box, headteacher at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle

University of Sunderland

North East teaching apprenticeship praised for boosting classrooms

Dr Daniel Parker graduating from the University of Sunderland with a PhD in January 2026 pictured with his mother Sharon

Dr Daniel Parker graduating from the University of Sunderland with a PhD in January 2026 pictured with his mother Sharon

University of Sunderland

North East PhD graduate overcomes bullying to defy stereotypes

Graham Thrower pictured at the University of Sunderland

Graham Thrower pictured at the University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland

North East university launches report calling for pathways into employment

Rachel Emms, Programme Leader for Performing Arts at the University with pupils

Rachel Emms, Programme Leader for Performing Arts at the University with pupils

University of Sunderland

How a North East university is 'bringing school curriculum to life'

Sharon Appleby, chief executive of Sunderland Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), has been named a visiting professor at the University of Sunderland’s business school.

Sharon Appleby, chief executive of Sunderland Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), has been named a visiting professor at the University of Sunderland’s business school.

University of Sunderland

North East city business leader named visiting professor by university

London teacher Kini Teesdale who isresearching Syrian refugee education in Lebanon during 2024 conflict after her graduation from Sunderland University

London teacher Kini Teesdale who isresearching Syrian refugee education in Lebanon during 2024 conflict after her graduation from Sunderland University

University of Sunderland

Meet the teacher working to improve schooling for young refugees

Laura Hartshorn, a University of Sunderland graduate in Sustainable Tourism, is now working as a sustainable tourism co-ordinator at a rewilding estate in Devon

Laura Hartshorn, a University of Sunderland graduate in Sustainable Tourism, is now working as a sustainable tourism co-ordinator at a rewilding estate in Devon

University of Sunderland

Meet the North East graduate shaping a greener future in sustainable tourism

Danny Jackson-Brown, a talented footballer from Sunderland and MSc Finance and Management graduate from the University of Sunderland, is launching a professional content creation career.

Danny Jackson-Brown, a talented footballer from Sunderland and MSc Finance and Management graduate from the University of Sunderland, is launching a professional content creation career.

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North East graduate turns football passion into media career

University of Sunderland’s Winter Graduations ceremony The Fire Station in Sunderland

University of Sunderland’s Winter Graduations ceremony The Fire Station in Sunderland

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University's first midwifery cohort begin NHS careers across North East

Dr Carrie Phillips, MA Social Work programme leader at the University of Sunderland, has spoken of her pride at contributing to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry

Dr Carrie Phillips, MA Social Work programme leader at the University of Sunderland, has spoken of her pride at contributing to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry

University of Sunderland

Meet the North East lecturer whose research helped shape UK COVID-19 inquiry

University of Sunderland graduates are celebrating their academic achievements with graduation ceremonies at The Fire Station, a key cultural venue in the city.

University of Sunderland graduates are celebrating their academic achievements with graduation ceremonies at The Fire Station, a key cultural venue in the city.

University of Sunderland

North East university celebrates graduates at new venue for ceremonies

Performing Arts students from the University of Sunderland take part in their festive production of Alice in Wonderland for local school children

Performing Arts students from the University of Sunderland take part in their festive production of Alice in Wonderland for local school children

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North East students bring Alice in Wonderland pantomime to life for children

Kylie Dixon from Seaham, County Durham, has been awarded an MBE for her contributions to supporting women-led businesses and promoting female entrepreneurship, receiving the honour from Princess Anne at St James’s Palace

Kylie Dixon from Seaham, County Durham, has been awarded an MBE for her contributions to supporting women-led businesses and promoting female entrepreneurship, receiving the honour from Princess Anne at St James’s Palace

University of Sunderland

County Durham graduate awarded MBE for supporting women-led businesses

Dave Knapton, Associate Head of School- Engineering from the University of Sunderland talks with students during the Picture: DAVID WOOD

Dave Knapton, Associate Head of School- Engineering from the University of Sunderland talks with students during the Picture: DAVID WOOD

University of Sunderland

University and academy team up to create Digital T Level course

The University of Sunderland is preparing to welcome thousands of new students for Freshers’ Week, with events and activities organised in partnership with YourSU, the student union

The University of Sunderland is preparing to welcome thousands of new students for Freshers’ Week, with events and activities organised in partnership with YourSU, the student union

University of Sunderland

Thousands of students set to boost North East city economy during Freshers' Week

Emily Jung, a tourism and aviation management graduate from the University of Sunderland, is advancing her dream of becoming a commercial pilot by beginning flight training in Florida

Emily Jung, a tourism and aviation management graduate from the University of Sunderland, is advancing her dream of becoming a commercial pilot by beginning flight training in Florida

University of Sunderland

University graduate takes first steps towards dream of becoming pilot

Gillian Hepplewhite, 54, from South Shields, has overcome a serious leg injury that ended her running career to graduate with a sociology degree from the University of Sunderland, marking a new chapter as a mature student

Gillian Hepplewhite, 54, from South Shields, has overcome a serious leg injury that ended her running career to graduate with a sociology degree from the University of Sunderland, marking a new chapter as a mature student

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Runner forced to give up sport after serious leg injury celebrates new success

The Complete University Guide for 2026 has revealed the national rankings for North East unis.

The Complete University Guide for 2026 has revealed the national rankings for North East unis.

Rankings for ALL North East and North Yorkshire universities REVEALED

Professor Peter Smith receives an Honorary Doctorate of Technology from the University of Sunderland during todays graduation ceremony at the Stadium of Light.

Professor Peter Smith receives an Honorary Doctorate of Technology from the University of Sunderland during todays graduation ceremony at the Stadium of Light.

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'An inspiration to many': North East university professor dies aged 68

University of Sunderland students, through the Myanmar Society, are raising funds for relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that devastated central Myanmar

University of Sunderland students, through the Myanmar Society, are raising funds for relief efforts following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that devastated central Myanmar

University of Sunderland

North East university students raise funds after devastating earthquake

County Durham student Alan Boustead shares his inspiring journey from serving in warzones as a British Army Rifleman to studying Paramedic Science at the University of Sunderland

County Durham student Alan Boustead shares his inspiring journey from serving in warzones as a British Army Rifleman to studying Paramedic Science at the University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland

County Durham student reflects on journey from warzones to university

Sunderland's Stadium of Light will no longer play host to the university's graduation ceremonies.

Sunderland's Stadium of Light will no longer play host to the university's graduation ceremonies.

University of Sunderland

North East university to no longer hold graduations at popular stadium

A free screening of The Whale will take place at the University of Sunderland. Pictured are Professor Yitka Graham and Lee Hall

A free screening of The Whale will take place at the University of Sunderland. Pictured are Professor Yitka Graham and Lee Hall

University of Sunderland

Free screening of The Whale to explore issue of weight stigma

Rowhyn Gallagher, a first-year paramedic student at the University of Sunderland, used his life-saving skills to assist two hikers caught in an avalanche in the Cairngorms.

Rowhyn Gallagher, a first-year paramedic student at the University of Sunderland, used his life-saving skills to assist two hikers caught in an avalanche in the Cairngorms.

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North East student leaps into action to save hiker caught in avalanche

Medical students at the University of Sunderland are incorporating drama into their training to navigate challenging situations. Actor and singer Jude Nelson performing to students as Billy Bean’s mother

Medical students at the University of Sunderland are incorporating drama into their training to navigate challenging situations. Actor and singer Jude Nelson performing to students as Billy Bean’s mother

University of Sunderland

How drama is enhancing medical students' education at university

Game of Thrones and ITV’s Grace star Laura Elphinstone returned to her North East roots, visiting the University of Sunderland to inspire screen performance and performing arts students

Game of Thrones and ITV’s Grace star Laura Elphinstone returned to her North East roots, visiting the University of Sunderland to inspire screen performance and performing arts students

University of Sunderland

Game of Thrones star returns to North East roots to inspire future talent

A short film about the impact of knife crime won the top gong at a police-backed awards ceremony.

A short film about the impact of knife crime won the top gong at a police-backed awards ceremony.

Short film about knife crime impact wins top prize at police-backed awards

Sir David Bell, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Sunderland

Sir David Bell, Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland Vice Chancellor appointed to new national role

Charlotte Proud, a Sunderland University apprentice born with Brittle Bone Disease, is determined to make a difference in healthcare after being inspired by her own hospital experiences

Charlotte Proud, a Sunderland University apprentice born with Brittle Bone Disease, is determined to make a difference in healthcare after being inspired by her own hospital experiences

University of Sunderland

Why North East nursing apprentice with 'brittle bones' is on a mission to help others

Yvette Nyinakijeri, 38, has just graduated from University of Sunderland despite her hard past

Yvette Nyinakijeri, 38, has just graduated from University of Sunderland despite her hard past

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Genocide survivor defies the odds to gain nursing degree from North East university