Research is a vital part of academic study at the University of Sunderland in London. In this section, you can read articles on some of our latest investigations into tourism, business, finance, nursing, healthcare and more.
Benjamin Agyemang is a lecturer in Business, Management and Finance courses at the University of Sunderland in London. In this article, he discusses the theory of ‘Bounded Rationality’ - the idea that the decisions we make are based on the information we have at the time. Read on to learn more and find out how it affects whether you will take a COVID-19 vaccination.
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Blerton Hyseni, Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager (Tourism and Hospitality) at the University of Sunderland in London, has been experimenting with Virtual Reality (VR) technology for tourism education since February 2020. He has been using ClassVR to plan, deliver and help encourage independent learning through VR technology.
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Senior Lecturer and Programme Manager of the undergraduate Nursing programme Benjamin Ajibade discusses how he's using LEGO® Serious Play® to learn about the experiences of international students.
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In a proud first, a research article written by our student has been published in an academic journal. The article, researched and written by MSc Public Health graduate, Catharina Candussi, during her time studying at the university, explores the physical and mental health implications of problematic smartphone usage among students, and was published in August 2023.
Read Catharina's publication here
Technology has become an indispensable aspect of our daily lives, profoundly shaping various domains, including education. In higher education, technology has revolutionised the way students learn, interact, and access information.
Embracing the digital age
How do great managers approach a new project? How do you make sure you reach your goals every step of the way? In his latest article, Afzal Munna, Lecturer in Undergraduate Business, takes us through the process of strategic management and why it’s relevant to you.
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One of the key questions managers in every sector ask themselves is how to help their team complete their tasks in the best ways possible. In this article, Afzal Munna, lecturer in Undergraduate Business Management tackles the theory of MBO and how it can be used in the modern workplace.
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What makes a great leader in the modern business world? Afzal Munna argues for ‘Connected Leadership’, a theory based on the principles of collaboration and connectivity throughout the workplace. In this forward-looking article, he explains why you as a student at the University of Sunderland in London, should be thinking about this now.
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For many of our students becoming a leader is key to their career plans, whether that’s running a business as an entrepreneur or taking on management roles in established companies. In this article, Lecturer in Undergraduate Business Afzal Munna talks to us about exactly what it means to be a leader in the 21st century.
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Dr John Kainesie is a lecturer at the University of Sunderland in London, teaching on the MSc Public Health and MSc Nursing courses. In this article, he discusses the long-term effects of the lockdown on the mental health of students and what we can look forward to when the campus reopens.
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For Dr Franklin Onukwugha, Associate Lecturer in Health and Social Care at the University of Sunderland in London, COVID-19 presented a unique challenge. When travel restrictions meant he couldn’t conduct his research on health issues amongst young people in Northern Nigeria, his team came up with an innovative solution – moving online.
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Dr Benjamin Ajibade is the Senior Lecturer and Programme Manager for undergraduate Nursing courses at the University of Sunderland in London. In this article, he discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of students on traditional, practical nursing courses.
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Dr Vipin Nadda is a Lecturer at the University of Sunderland in London, teaching on several Tourism, Hospitality and Events courses. In his latest article, he makes the case for environmentally friendly, globally organised projects to combat the impact of mass tourism.
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Dr Vipin Nadda is a lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality at the University of Sunderland in London. In this article, he discusses the importance of skills development, how we should be thinking of education as life-long and using our transferable knowledge to adapt to a changing marketplace.
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Fotios Vasileiou is a lecturer at the University of Sunderland in London, teaching our new BA (Hons) Events and Entertainment Management degree. He talks to us about the course, where it can take you and why you should consider applying today.
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Lecturer in Business and Management at the University of Sunderland in London, Benjamin Agyemang, talks about the lockdown and how it’s changed our approach to our jobs. In this article, he explains the conflict between what we think of as the ‘proper way’ to work and remote working.
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Akua Sackey is a lecturer in Business Management at the University of Sunderland in London. In this article, she talks about her research into how digital technology is helping universities adapt to life under lockdown.
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Dr Rekha Elaswarapu is a Lecturer in Health Care at the University of Sunderland in London and an expert on the subject of dignity - the practice of treating patients with respect and humanity. She gives an overview of the talk she recently presented.
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Lecturer in Events and Entertainment Management Fotios Vasileiou discusses how students hoping to work in the post-COVID events industry can grow their employability through self-development.
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Lecturer in Tourism, Hospitality and Events Dr Nike Adebayo discusses how global tourism has been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown. In particular, she talks about how the return of the tourism industry can be managed to put local communities first.
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