Engineer honoured for outstanding career An engineer, who graduated from the University of Sunderland 48 years ago, has been honoured for his exceptional career in civil engineering and community service both on Wearside and in Hong Kong. Alan Yiu-Lun Wan studied at Kowloon Technical School in Hong Kong and went on to pursue Civil Engineering at
Sunderland named as one of the UK’s Top 40 universities for the first time Staff and students are celebrating after Sunderland was named one of the UK’s Top 40 universities – for the first time. The Guardian University Guide 2025 places the University at number 33 in the country – its highest ever position –
Best in the country: University named top in the UK for supporting students The University of Sunderland has been named best in the country for student support, according to a new survey. The high levels of outstanding wellbeing and care offered to students at the University have been highlighted in the new Daily Mail University
Changing lives: Sunderland shortlisted as University of the Year The University of Sunderland has once again been shortlisted as University of the Year in this year’s THE (Times Higher Education) annual awards. The nomination marks a successful 12 months for the University, with Sunderland achieving its best-ever results in the National Student Survey and being
Application Deadline Nearing For UoSHK’s Higher National Diploma in Sport HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 August 2024 – The University of Sunderland Hong Kong (UoSHK) announces that its Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Sport will be starting at the end of September, noting the valuable skills that the course offers while
Broadcaster Jeff Brown and former Sunderland MP Julie Elliott announced as Pro-Chancellors Broadcasting legend, Jeff Brown, and former MP for Sunderland Central, Julie Elliott, will be joining the University of Sunderland next summer as Pro-Chancellors. The pair will work alongside current Chancellor, Leanne Cahill – CEO of retail company, Bravissimo – and Pro-Chancellor, James Ramsbotham
New Pro Vice-Chancellor appointed at the University of Sunderland Dr Helen Driscoll has been appointed as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching). This comes after she was appointed Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor in March 2024 after many years of service to the University. Dr Driscoll said: “I am truly delighted to be appointed as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning
Confirmation and Clearing 2024: All you need to know The University of Sunderland is preparing for one of its busiest weeks of the year as hundreds of students take their first step on the road to career success. Clearing opened on July 5 but our Confirmation and Clearing call centre for students who have received
Booming positivity: National Student Survey reveals praise for University of Sunderland A diverse range of courses at the University of Sunderland have received 100% positivity scores from delighted students. Results from this year’s National Student Survey (NSS) today show the University is developing in all areas measured by the survey, including teaching, support for students,
A year to remember for Sunderland Business School Sunderland Business School is celebrating after being nominated in four categories in the 2024 Educate North Awards, including being named a finalist for Business School of the Year. Now in their 10th year, the Educate North Awards recognise and share best practice and excellence in the education
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