Students awarded AoC Conference & Exhibition Work Experience

A trio of Media Practice students from Sunderland College will showcase their skills and talent at the Further Education sector’s flagship event. Madison Henderson, Lydia Judge and Chloe Meadows will travel to Birmingham for the Association of College’s (AoC) Annual Conference and Exhibition to work alongside media and events professionals after being selected for the … Continued

Sunderland College student Emily shortlisted for AoC Student of the Year Award

Sunderland College student, Emily Tinkler, has been named a finalist in the Higher Education Student of the Year category of the Association of College’s (AoC) awards 2023. Emily, who recently graduated with a Distinction in HND Performance (Musical Theatre) was nominated by Vice Principal of Curriculum & Innovation, Judith Quinn, and Programme Leader for Performance, … Continued

Sunderland College announced as AIM Empowering Futures Awards Finalist

Sunderland College’s NextGen Skills Academy has been named a finalist at the prestigious AIM 2023 Empowering Futures Awards. One of only 18 providers who deliver the NextGen AIM Animation, Games Design and VFX courses across the country, the college has been shortlisted in the Impact category at the event, which recognises the hard work and … Continued

Sunderland College celebrates achievements of recent graduates

Sunderland College saw its Higher Education students recently graduate in a memorable ceremony at its Bede Campus. During the event, graduands were presented with their diplomas from a wide range of courses, including honours degrees; foundation degrees; higher apprenticeships; higher national diplomas; higher national certificates; and professional qualifications. After introductions from Vice Chair of Governors … Continued

Sunderland College Immersive Learning Lead is finalist in Dynamites Awards

Sunderland College’s Immersive Learning Lead, Gerard Elder, has been named a finalist in the Tech Champion category of the Dynamites Awards 2023. Now in their tenth year, the Dynamites are the North East’s most highly anticipated IT and Tech awards, shining a spotlight on thousands of the region’s successful and talented tech companies, organisations and … Continued

College launches Future Ready Hubs

Sunderland College has launched innovative ‘one-stop-shops’ to enhance students’ experience and support their journey towards a successful future.  Future Ready Hubs will be rolled out this Autumn, bringing together all the resources students may need during their time at college and beyond, whether this is the world of work or further study.  Available both in … Continued

Partnership helps student-athletes achieve their career goals

Sunderland College’s city-wide partnership with Foundation of Light has created opportunities for young student-athletes to achieve their goals. Since teaming up in 2021 to give hundreds of young people greater access to qualifications, sports and employment opportunities, the partnership’s Football Scholarship programmes – part of the college’s Sports Academies – saw success in national leagues … Continued

NetZero Group Partnership supporting community’s Green Transition

In a move to propel the region into a greener future, Sunderland College has partnered with NetZero Group to offer a Carbon Footprint & Sustainability Strategy Skills Bootcamp. This 60-hour programme is poised to become a catalyst for change within local businesses, equipping employers with the tools they need to embrace sustainable growth. The collaboration … Continued

Sunderland College students celebrate outstanding results

Students at Sunderland College are celebrating making the grade after collecting their A-Level, T Level and vocational results.  Hundreds of the college’s students received their results today (Thursday 17 August) with many accepting offers from some of the country’s leading universities, progressing to higher level apprenticeships or starting a new career.  Overall results this year … Continued