University of Sunderland
An introduction to The University of
Sunderland
The
University of Sunderland* has been providing higher education in
the city since 1901. The key to this longevity is its ability to
adapt to change. Around £130m has been spent on Sunderland's
campuses in recent times providing facilities which have been
tailored towards students' specific needs.
The university prides itself on the student experience it
provides and recently came out top in the UK at a prestigious
national awards ceremony. Voted for by students and graduates
themselves, Sunderland convincingly won the title of the most
continued improvement in the student experience in the Times Higher
Education (THE) awards 2010.
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Sunderland survival guide
Sunderland is a city by the sea in one of the most beautiful
parts of theUK with striking coastlines, miles of unspoilt sandy
beaches, ancient forests and rolling hills. It's a vibrant city at
an exciting time - £1bn is being invested in Sunderland during the
next few years, including the bold new Sunderland Software City
initiative and the £300m film academy and studios at nearby
Seaham.
In terms of local entertainment whatever you're into, there's
always something going on. As the largest city in the North
East,Sunderland has a buzzing nightlife. Students are spoilt for
choice with a range of bars and clubs in the city, and it's no
wonder that Sunderlandis known as something of a party town.
The city is a regular stop on the gig circuit and it has a great
range of sport facilities, ranging from snowboarding to scuba
diving, rock climbing to kayaking. The North East is also home to a
number of world-renowned sports teams including those from the
worlds of football, rugby, hockey and cricket. There are forests,
castles and Roman forts, museums and art galleries, plus
world-famous heritage sites such as Hadrian's Wall, Lindisfarne,
Holy Islandand Durham Cathedral.