Getting the most out of lectures.
Starting university can be both an exciting and daunting time. There are lots of new things to get to grips with and you will most likely be introduced to a new way of learning....
Tagged: Performing Arts
Discovering 20th century music
Interested in 20th century classical music? Check out the British Library’s excellent resource. “Explore key works of early 20th-century classical music and discover the social, political and cultural contexts in which they were written....
Excellent library resources for performing arts students
Are you currently studying Performing Arts with us? If so, check out the amazing resources we have in the library! Check out the library’s performing arts subject page, curated by Suzie Williams, your Academic Liaison...
Study Skills has moved!
The Study Skills Room in Murray Library has now moved to the ground floor (previously Syndicate Room 2). If you wish to attend a drop in, held every Tuesday afternoon between 1pm and 4pm...
Welcome to the University!
Welcome to the University of Sunderland! You are probably experiencing a mix of emotions as you embark upon your new course, on the one hand its exciting, but on the other it can be...
New Library access gates
Our new Library access gates will go live on Monday 23 September 2019. All students and staff will need their campus card to enter and exit our Libraries. Please remember to swipe in...
Heritage Open Days 13-22 September
Check out the Heritage Open Days locally this September! They provide excellent opportunities to explore heritage of all kinds in the region – this year the open days take place over a period of...
Ready to get started with Academic Reading?
Getting ready to come to University? Preparing to come back for another year of study? Academic Reading is a really important skill, as important as your writing and referencing skills. Reading for your higher...
Let’s talk money – report on the contribution of the arts and culture industry to the UK economy
Each year Arts Council England commission a report to showcase the contribution arts and culture make to the UK economy. The report is largely based on data provided by the Office for National Statistics....
Art meets plays
This summer the Thought Foundation are running a free exhibition exploring where art meets play. The exhibition runs from 27th July til 1st September at the Thought Foundation in Birtley. To prepare for your...
ArtsPraxis journal – latest issue now available
The ArtsPraxis journal critically explores art in society. Volume 6(1) is now available online. Articles in this issue fall into one of the following categories: Drama in education Applied theatre Theatre for your audiences...
CoLab Sunderland Summer Showcase
The CoLab Sunderland Summer Showcase celebrating the culmination of our first CoLab Sunderland experimental programme takes place this evening 5:15pm-8:00pm – Living Lab, Science Complex & Priestman Gallery. Go to the Eventbrite page to...
Art, drama, music and dance therapy
This week is Health Information Week. It is a “national, multi-sector campaign to promote high quality information for patients and the public. High quality health information can have a huge impact on people’s ability...
AI: More than human
If you’re interested in artificial intelligence (AI), check out this page from Google Arts and Culture which explores relationships between humans and technology, produced in collaboration with the Barbican. Ramon Amaro talks about future...
Writing at doctoral level
The Library has many resources to help you at doctoral level, whether you’re doing a PhD, Professional Doctorate, MPhil or other doctoral level work. We have pulled together a list of books and online...