Sunderland University
Recent studies have found that boys are typically diagnosed with autism at age seven while women are more likely to receive a diagnosis in their 30s. Mya Clouston speaks to two women with autism and a charity hoping to change this. Lauren graduated from the University of Sunderland with a first-class degree in Illustration and […]
Less than a decade ago, South Shields FC were playing in front of literally a man and his dog. Now, they are going all out to conquer America. But what is the story behind the latest trans-Atlantic leg – designed to attract young players from the US and elsewhere – of the incredible Shields journey? […]
Focus on the new initiative aimed at ensuring sports-mad undergraduate students of tomorrow stay on Wearside. Sunderland Association Football Club has a long and storied history of producing talented players through their youth ranks and the Foundation of Light is no different. The club has a charity linked to them called the Foundation of Light […]
The university and college union (UCU) announced five additional days of strikes. Since 2009 UCU members pay has been cut by 25%. An offer was made in of a pay rise of 4-5% for the 2023-24 round, but, no improvement had been made on the 3% offer for 2022-23. This is not seen by the […]
Time is running out to vote in the SU elections. Candidates are racing against time to gather votes for their positions, with voting closing on Friday (March 10). The roles are President of Activities, President of Education, President of Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity Officer, International Officer and Head of Student Council. Running for President of […]
The University has joined BAFTA’s albert education partnership to teach students the importance of creating sustainable content – a move which has been welcomed by wildlife legend and British TV icon, Sir David Attenborough. The aim is to equip lecturers at UK universities with learning materials, industry case studies, customized tools and supporting others to […]
Lecturers at the University of Sunderland are promising more strike action in the new year if employers don’t give them a better offer for pay and pensions. The statement was made just days after a series of strikes took place last month and vowed that if employers don’t respond to the UCU’s concerns over pay, pensions and […]
Spark have picked up four nominations, including Station of the Year, at this year’s Community Radio Awards. The awards recognise the great work done within community radio stations across the country. Making the shortlist alongside four other community stations for Station of the Year, there’s also individual nominations for Megan Hayward for Young Person […]
