School kids have finished their academic year for the dreaded six-week holiday, what can parents do to keep their children busy over the summer? Should they take them to Whitley Bay Playhouse for a spot of theatre or a pantomime? Or have a picnic down by the beach? We have […]
By Hannah Smith Blogs are great, if I do say so myself. They open so many doors for you, it is actually unbelievable. Due to having my blog (Words of Hannah), I have been able to meet the editor of the UK Cosmopolitan magazine, appear on book blog tours and interviewed […]
Penny Remfry Poster Collection Feminist Activist Penny Remfry’s Poster collection at Northumbria University. Penny Remfry showcased her collection of posters at Northumbria University during the month of March. International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. As part of the celebration events across the North East took […]
Sunderland graduate Jenah May has launched a theatrical project, Eagle Artistry, which focuses on wellbeing, fighting stigma around mental health and working with the victims of trauma and from fractured backgrounds. Inspired by her own struggle with mental health and overcoming adversity from domestic violence, miscarrying her twins and fighting […]
Two graduate filmmakers are proving to be among the UK’s most promising young directors Ciaran Charles O’Conghaile and Connor Langley both studied MA Film and Television at the University of Sunderland. Now, the pair have each received a nomination in the prestigious national RTS – Royal Television Society – Student […]
Have you ever wanted to know the ins and outs of working in TV football commentary? Well now’s your chance. SR News reporter and Broadcast student, Cameron Petrie, chats with Sky Sports football commentator Gary Taphouse, in an exclusive interview for the site. The pair cover various issues, such as […]
Emeli Sandé MBE, the multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter, is to become the University of Sunderland’s new Chancellor, following in the footsteps of Steve Cram CBE who steps down after 11 years in the role. Emeli will be installed as Chancellor in a ceremony to be held during the University’s […]
Question: How does a lifelong Bradford AFC supporter end up working for Rangers Football Club? Answer: She studies an MA in Journalism at the University of Sunderland. Jessica Kirton has landed the job of her dreams after impressing bosses at Rangers Football Club with her footballing knowledge and video skills. The […]
The Alphabetti Theatre is an independent theatre based at St James’ Boulevard in Newcastle city centre, ran by Ali Pritchard. The theatre showcases original pieces from all areas of the arts; plays, comedy, poems. The Alphabetti Theatre prides itself on making the arts accessible to all, no matter your income […]
The University of Sunderland has been named as one of the ‘Nation’s Lifesavers’ thanks to its high-level of paramedic training. The Nation’s Lifesavers are the top 100 individuals or groups based in universities across the country whose work in saving lives and making a difference to health and wellbeing is […]