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Sunderland’s Stadium of Light will host The Spice Girls in 2019
The Spice Girls will perform at Sunderland AFC’s Stadium of Light in the first of a new series of concerts at the venue. The group, who scored nine number one chart hits between 1996 and 2000, have reunited for live shows in 2019; they will be supported by top-selling English […]
Fenwick’s window brings The Snowman to Newcastle for Christmas
The Snowman is the subject of this year’s Christmas display in Fenwick’s Window in Newcastle, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the children’s book by Raymond Briggs. See the slideshow below for a look at this year’s launch on Northumberland Street. (All photos courtesy of North News and Pictures) Have you […]
Work experience scholars return as students to the University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland is welcoming back former work experience scholars as degree students. The MediaHub, located in the David Puttnam building at St Peter’s campus, is always a popular choice for work experience. Ben Robinson, now 18 and studying a BA in Sports Journalism, began his journey there on […]
Free Shahidul Alam: University of Sunderland students and academics lead march over jailed photographer
United voices today called for the release of internationally renowned photographer and close friend of the University of Sunderland Shahidul Alam from his Bangladeshi jail. On Wednesday more than 80 staff and students, along with campaigners and peace activists, unveiled photographs taken by Shahidul at the University’s Priestman Gallery. Academics and […]
Last chance call! Channel 4 in Sunderland
All those looking to take part in a free Channel 4 Pop Up workshop have one more day to register for the event. Channel 4 is coming to Sunderland on Thursday 1 November and will be looking for ‘new and diverse voices’ who want to bring something different to the […]
Fulfilling Lives: free employment advice for people with disabilities
People with physical and learning disabilities and their carers can find out more about getting into employment at a free event this week. The Fulfilling Lives event will take place at New College Durham on Thursday 25 October between 10am and 1pm and is dedicated to achieving greater equality for […]
We want your books! New Sunderland charity aims to improve literacy with donations
A new Sunderland charity is looking for book donations as it works to improve literacy in the region. Sunderland Literacy Aid (SLA) was registered earlier this year in an attempt to positively impact literacy levels in the Sunderland area. Its aims include saving unwanted texts from landfill sites and overseeing […]
University leads campaign to free visiting professor from Bangladeshi jail
The University of Sunderland is today backing international calls for the release of its visiting Professor of Photography from a Bangladeshi jail. Shahidul Alam, an internationally-renowned Bangladeshi photographer, photojournalist, activist, and friend of the University, has been in police custody since August 5, 2018. He was arrested after an interview […]
Dr Who’s That Girl? A Preview with John Paul Green
John Paul Green, a Film, Media and Cultures lecturer at the University of Sunderland, discusses the latest incarnation of Doctor Who ahead of the upcoming series. And as the new series hits our screens on Sunday, 7 October, the thirteenth Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, takes over the TARDIS helm. John Paul […]