Learn the essential study skills you need to succeed at the University of Sunderland in London.
What should you be thinking about when considering applying for the University of Sunderland in London as an older student? From two classes a week to multiple start dates each year, we're here to help you study without impacting your life.
Find out why you should apply
As a university student, you’ll know there are a lot of pressures in your everyday life which is why it’s so important to build little habits into your routine that give you joy. So, for this International Day of Happiness, try out a few of our tips and start seeing the grin spread across your face!
Get your happiness on!
There are a lot of perks to being a student at the University of Sunderland in London. Obviously, you have access to excellent teaching, brilliant study support, fantastic facilities and an awe-inspiring location. But did you know you could also open a student bank account, giving you access to savings and taking away some of the financial worry while you study?
Get your student bank account
We live in a globally connected world. An understanding of how businesses operate internationally is vital for anyone who wants to work in the sector. At the University of Sunderland in London, you can take your undergraduate degree further with our MSc in International Business Management.
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While we’re amazed at the dedication and hard work you’ve been putting in over this difficult time, it’s fair to say the lockdown has thrown up some challenges. A major one is working out how to study and stay comfortable at the same time. The temptation is to work from your sofa or bed, but is this really the best way to do things?
Get comfy
Since the start of the pandemic, we've all gotten used to working and studying from home. That can throw up some serious challenges when you're working on your degree. In this article, we discuss how you can stay focus, avoid distractions and make the most out of your time at home.
Stay focused
Problem-solving is something you’ll develop and add to your skill set as a student. That's extra important when working on group assignments. Learning how to do that will not only help you during your time at the University but throughout your working life as well.
Become a problem solver
Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), an opportunity for us to come together and celebrate the achievements of women in our society. It’s also a chance for people to call for equal status for women in everything from the workplace and education, to the home and social settings.
Celebrate International Women's Day
Around the world, February is a time of celebration. For people who identify as LGBTQ+ (that’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and any other form of self-definition), it’s an opportunity to stand up and share in the joy of being who you are.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with us
We're all spending a lot more time at home than ever before. Time to take advantage of that and save yourself some money with our top tips for making the most of your online food shop.
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In this article, we’ll explore some of the ways you can retain the information you hear in class and make sure you come away from your time at the University of Sunderland in London as an expert in your field.
Become a memory master
In this world of social media influencers and mega-rich celebrities, defining who you are in the job market could be key to meeting your career goals. A personal brand is made up of the actions we take to create a public ‘persona’ and influence the way people think of us. Follow these seven rules for creating and building your personal brand.
Grow your personal brand
Happy New Year from the University of Sunderland in London! To start 2021, we thought we'd celebrate the University's wonderful international diversity by looking at how people around the world mark the new year.
Celebrate 2021 with the University of Sunderland in London
Did you know that there are hundreds of fascinating online events, talks, seminars, classes and more each month on practically any subject you can think of? Start the new year off right with a few of our favourites for you to enjoy - ranging from tips for launching your own business to grabbing a few minutes of wellness.
Find the talk for you
We’re coming to the end of a very unusual year for the University of Sunderland in London. Although you’ve had to adapt quickly, the level of dedication and commitment you as students have shown has been truly inspirational. Today the campus is closing for the winter holidays and won’t reopen again until Monday 4th January 2021.
Happy holidays
Since March last year, many of you have experienced what it means to learn online. But if you’re new to the University of Sunderland in London, you might be wondering how you can make the most out of your digital experience. Follow our eight top tips for staying focused during your studies.
Become an online learning expert
At the University of Sunderland in London, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality education that fits around your life. That’s why, on average, you’ll only have two days of classes each week – because we know that sometimes things like family life and work need to take priority. But juggling work and study isn’t simple, so how do you balance the two, as well as trying to have a social life?
Get your work-life balance
As a University of Sunderland in London student, you’ll be spending a lot of time writing. But academic writing is quite different from things like posting on social media, putting together a blog or texting friends. Even if you’re an experienced writer, it’s worth brushing up on your skills to make sure your assignments are getting top marks.
Improve your writing
How can you use Twitter to inform you studies? What can one of the world's largest social media sites do for you? From getting the latest news from your University and following breaking stories about your industry, to looking for jobs and just having a laugh, there are loads of reasons to get on Twitter today.
Get on Twitter
As students at the University of Sunderland in London, you’ll have access to the Microsoft Office suite of programmes. Find out how to use the programme to keep your classes, modules and courses in order.
Become a OneNote expert
Reddit advertises itself as the ‘front page of the internet’. If you’re not familiar with it already, it’s a huge site that lets users share information, photos, videos, memes, news and much more. Although it can be a great place to waste some of your precious free time, today we want to talk about how you can use Reddit to help you with your studies.
Become a redditor
Sometimes, it can be difficult to remember everything you’re learning at the University of Sunderland in London. If you're wondering how you can improve your memory to make the most out of your time with us, check out some of these tried and tested techniques. They’re all research-proven to enhance recall and increase retention.
Improve your memory
Nursing is a career filled not only with employment possibilities, but chances to make a huge impact on people’s lives. The pandemic has shown us just how much we, as a society, value and needs medical professionals, especially nurses. So why should you choose to study Nursing with us and where can our degrees take you?
Get into nursing
Thinking, or cognitive, biases can be explained as the mistakes we make in our reasoning. They come about when we misinterpret information we’re given in some way. Knowing about the different kinds of biases and the ways they can affect your thinking are important when writing brilliant essays that get your top marks.
Combat your thinking biases
Social media is a big part of the close-knit, friendly and welcoming community at the University of Sunderland in London, especially now. We want to welcome you to the conversation we're having online. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Join the University online community
Black History Month has been observed by people in the UK since 1987. With such a long tradition of celebrating important people and events in our city, we wanted to highlight some of the lesser-known, but no less important, characters from our collective past.
Celebrate Black History Month
Referencing is a skill that every university student has to pick up pretty much straight away. From your first assignment, you’ll be expected to include where you found the information, explain who said the quote and add a properly written bibliography. That can sound like a lot of work if you’ve never done it before, but read on for top tips you can use for referencing success.
Learn to reference
This Wednesday we’re celebrating the International Day of Sign Language. Marked across the world through a United Nations initiative, the event looks to promote the use of sign language to help increase accessibility in all areas of society. As part of that effort, we wanted to tell you a few things about sign language and give you some basic phrases you can use in your everyday lives.
Learn some sign language
At the University of Sunderland in London, we have two Health and Social Care courses to choose from; the Foundation and the Top-Up. Whether you want to become a leader in the NHS, health charities, social organisations or other care-related agencies, you can the skills you need with us.
Study health and social care
At the University of Sunderland in London, we celebrate mature students. Coming back to study after spending time at work, with family or anything else, can be a daunting experience. But studying in later life can be one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever have. If you want to invest in you, take a look at these reasons to become a mature student with us.
Become a mature student
At the University of Sunderland in London, we’re known for our high-quality management degrees. You could study one of our MBA courses, or do an undergraduate in business management. But what if you want to specialise even more? Our MSc in Engineering Management could be for you.
Become an engineering manager
With around 7.1 million people in the UK now listening each week, podcasts are one of the most popular ways we entertain ourselves. Find out how you can use podcasts learn and grow at university and check out a few of our favourites.
Listen to some podcasts
With tomorrow being International Literacy Day we thought we’d celebrate by talking about some of the books you can read now to get you ready for your future careers - whatever path you choose.
Read some non-fiction
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