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For Halloween this year, The University of Sunderland has an array of free events for students and families alike. The university has already started putting out decorations to get the tone right, such as plastic pumpkins and paper bats. Halloween doesn’t have to wait until the October 31. One of the events for anyone interested […]
The Cardiology Society of the University of Sunderland (UoS) hosted its inaugural conference on October 11th. With expert speakers, the event was a concentration of knowledge and cardiothoracic innovation. The conference also held an academic student research poster competition. The candidates presented their research for a chance to win a prize from Geeky Medics. […]
The soulful Jalen Ngonda kicked off his UK tour at the O2 City Hall in Newcastle, in a year that has already seen him release a hit single, earn recognition from Rolling Stone and perform at Glastonbury. The night’s support act came in the form of Ava Joe, a BRIT School alum whose jazz […]
This week, Newcastle City Council received a total of £645,981 in additional funding, to help tackle the increasing amount of homelessness in the Northeast. The funding is split into two separate sections, £620,951 through the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant (RSPARG) £25,030 through the Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment Grant. The Ministry for […]
FILM REVIEW: Wake Up Dead Man DIRECTOR: Rian Johnson Tyneside Cinema has once again partnered with the British Film Institute (BFI) to screen a series of films featured in the 2025 edition of London Film Festival, bringing premieres and new releases to North East audiences. The opening gala of the 2025 programme was the third […]
Do you know anyone whose name is a perfect fit for their job? The idea that a name can influence a future occupation is called ‘nominative determinism,’ and we are on the hunt to find some local examples. If you know a Steve Butcher the butcher, a Gary Lighter the electrician, or a Sally Stroller […]
Sunderland’s Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Slope is hosting a ‘kickstart to the ski season’ après-ski party, with music from international Radio One DJ Charlie Hedges. Ski slope operator Everyone Active are putting on their event on Friday 24 October between 5pm and 10pm. The facility will be turned into a ski village, offering taster […]
New rules limiting the advertising of ‘junk’ foods – high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) – could have a major impact in our region, which has the highest obesity rates in the country. Ministers say the restrictions, which were originally planned to take effect on October 1 but have now been postponed until January […]
Around five million British computer users will be at risk of cybercrime next week, when Microsoft ends its support for Windows 10 – but it seems Sunderland students may be largely unaffected. From October 14, PCs running on Windows 10 will no longer be provided with security and feature updates or technical support. Although they will […]
The permanent opening of Sunderland’s newest bridge is set to transform match days, according to football fans. Keel Crossing will officially open at 1:30pm on Saturday October 18 ahead of Sunderland’s home match against Wolves. Supporters’ group This is Wearside will lead a parade across the new bridge as fans make their way to the […]
