Articles about events and major moments in the life of the University of Sunderland in London.
The University of Sunderland (which includes the University of Sunderland in London) has received a coveted Silver award in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for the ‘very high quality’ of its teaching and learning.
Learn about our Silver award
The University of Sunderland in London has started the new year with a major milestone, being the enrolment of the 20,000th student, Aminat Aliu from Nigeria, studying MSc International Business Management.
Learn about our 20,000th student
We're concluding Black History Month 2020 with a look at Celestine Edwards, the prominent 18th-century campaigner and speaker on Black rights with ties to Sunderland London. Celestine is receiving a Blue Plaque to commemorate is life, thanks to the work of two University of Sunderland academics.
Learn about Celestine's life
“However, league tables are only a snapshot measure of what we do at the University of Sunderland, so I pay tribute to students and staff for all their hard work which we see, and celebrate, day in and day out.”
University retains its placement among the Top 50 UK universities
The University of Sunderland in London joined Eid Mela celebration on 9 July - engaging with the local community and showcasing educational opportunities.
Engaging with our Tower Hamlets community at Eid Mela event
The following case study is dedicated to the remarkable journey of Jatinder Kaur, an alumna of the University of Sunderland in London, who has demonstrated passion and philanthropy throughout her life.
Read more about Jatinder's story
Have you ever wondered how these stunning vehicles come to life? All MBA students from the University of Sunderland in London were invited and given an amazing opportunity to visit the Lotus factory in Hethel, England and gain an insightful view into the workings of this iconic business.
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The University of Sunderland in London concluded a remarkable and joyous graduation ceremony on June 13th and 14th at the iconic Southwark Cathedral. The event marked a significant milestone in the lives of the university's graduates, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments.
Summer Graduation 2023
It's no secret that life can be difficult. We all have a lot going on, especially with the rising costs of living. Unfortunately, these hard times have made kindness harder to come by. Fortunately, there are still examples of it, such as the story of Dushyant Kumar, who is currently pursuing his master's degree at the University of Sunderland in London.
Act of Kindness by Dushyant Kumar
The coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty the Queen Consort in 2023 is set to be a historic occasion, as a new monarch ascends to the throne. As a student at the University of Sunderland in London, take advantage of the location and the occasion to explore all the exciting things during this momentous weekend.
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Last month, a fellow MBA graduate of the University of Sunderland in London, Dana Darwish, was presented with the British Council Study UK Alumni Award.
Find out more about the award
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a significant impact on the academic sector. Overall, AI has the potential to revolutionise the academic sector.
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As 2022 comes to an end and 2023 is just around the corner, let’s look back at some of the highlights of the past year at the University of Sunderland in London
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Four University of Sunderland in London students have won 2022 Association of Events Management Education Student Awards
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For the first time ever, the university has made it into the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings
Read the good news
Former University of Sunderland in London student and Digital Coach, Sabrina Ferrazza, has landed an impressive first post-university role at Lloyds of London.
Find out more about Sabrina's new position
The University of Sunderland – including the University of Sunderland in London – has broken into the top 50 in the Guardian University Guide's rankings
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MSc Project Management student Baris Yurttas has been named as a finalist in the Association for Project Management’s Branch Awards 2022.
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A month-long celebration of ten years of the University of Sunderland in London came to a close last night with a reception at the Mariott Hotel in Canary Wharf. Academics and support staff were joined by representatives of our student body, alumni community and colleagues from the University of Sunderland to mark a decade since we first opened our doors.
Celebrate with us
To celebrate a whole decade of the University of Sunderland in London, we’re taking a look at the top ten reasons to study with us.
Join the celebration
2022 marks the tenth anniversary of the first time we welcomed students through our Marsh Wall doors. To celebrate, and to take a look forward to the next ten years, we asked some of our current students and members of our alumni network what advice they want to give to people thinking of applying to study here at the University of Sunderland in London.
Hear from our students
This month we’ve been celebrating ten years since we first welcomed students through our doors as the University of Sunderland in London. In that time, our academics have passed on their knowledge and advice to over 17,000 students. To mark the impact a whole decade of teaching has had, we’ve asked ten of our lecturers to share some of their most valuable guidance every student should know.
Hear from your lecturers
Should I be studying for a BA or a BSc? Is the Top-Up or Integrated Foundation Year right for me? What’s the difference between a master's and a bachelor's? As part of our 10th Anniversary celebrations, we thought we’d help you make the best choice for you by explaining a little about ten of our most subscribed courses.
Choose the course for you
The University of Sunderland in London is ten years old this month. To celebrate, we have been looking at some of the things that make us a unique place to study. A lot has happened in the last decade, but the story of the University, its origins and location go far beyond even that.
Learn about your University
Celebrating ten years of achievements at the University of Sunderland in London, we take a look back at some of the major milestones our community has achieved along the way.
Join the celebration
On Tuesday 22nd February at 10am, the University of Sunderland in London invites you to a unique discussion on the future of the hospitality industry.
Join the debate
We’re coming up to the Christmas holidays here at the University of Sunderland in London. With that in mind, we wanted to make sure you all had the most up-to-date information on when the building will be open for classes and services.
Stay in touch
We’re proud to come from all over the world. This year we’re celebrating our diversity by looking at the traditions that make the winter months something to look forward to, no matter where you come from. From all of us at the University of Sunderland in London, Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Check out the video below for a little winter cheer from our staff and students.
Find out more about our holiday diversity
The University of Sunderland and the University of Sunderland in London's reputation as a life-changing institution has been further enhanced following a prestigious awards ceremony, dubbed the ‘Oscars of Higher Education’.
Read about the awards
Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sunderland made his first official visit to our new building recently.
Discover HX4
Last month, Dr Giuseppe Cantafio and the Academic Development Team (ADT) hosted the first annual University of Sunderland in London Teaching and Learning Symposium.
Find out about the event
The University of Sunderland has been shortlisted as the University of the Year, the leading category in this year’s THE – Times Higher Education – annual awards.
Hear from Sir David Bell
We are excited to announce that the curriculum of our MSc Public Health course has been awarded accreditation by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA). The University of Sunderland in London’s Madhini Sivasubramanian, tells us more.
Find out more about APHEA
After a long and often challenging time during the COVID-19 pandemic, things are finally starting to change. We are delighted to be able to welcome you back to the University of Sunderland in London full-time from Monday 16th August.
Welcome back to the University of Sunderland in London
The University of Sunderland in London has acquired a whole floor of Harbour Exchange Square and is working with top designers to renovate the office space ready to welcome students later this year.
Find out about the expansion
Last Thursday, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sunderland, Sir David Bell, visited the London campus to meet our team of Stay Safe Ambassadors. ere inviting the 15,000th to follow in her footsteps.
Meet the Ambassadors
April this year marked a very special milestone in the history of the University of Sunderland in London. Less than two years after we welcomed the 10,000th student to walk through the doors of our Canary Wharf campus, we were inviting the 15,000th to follow in her footsteps.
Meet Raluca
Over the course of the last year and several months, we’ve all become far more familiar with the use of technology when it comes to higher education. Due to the pandemic, much of the way you’ve lived your student lives has been online, through video streams and instant messenger chats.
Access everything we have to offer
The National Student Survey (NSS) is an assessment of the University by final year students, giving them the chance to have a direct influence on the development of their campus, course and Students’ Union.
Let us know what you think
There is loads to love about the University of Sunderland in London. This Valentine’s Day we thought we’d ask some of your academic and support staff what it is that makes our community so special.
What do you love about the University?
Careers in events and related industries require hard work, experience, training and, of course, the kind of education you get at the University of Sunderland in London. But there are also hidden factors you need to consider, so-called ‘soft skills’ that often make the difference between landing your dream job and starting the application process again.
Work on your invisible success factors
The University of Sunderland in London guest lecture series resumes for 2021 with an online talk by Ian Sarson, former Managing Director of Compass Group Ltd. The event will take place through Microsoft Teams on Monday 15th February at 2pm.
Meet Ian Sarson
Merry Christmas from the University of Sunderland in London! It’s been an interesting year, to say the least. We thought we’d share a few of our favourite Christmas-themed facts to keep you entertained this festive season.
Get your Christmas facts
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