Secondhand Rose – a Cash Earner and a Cash Saver
Many of you will be coming back to university with textbooks from last year which you no longer need. These books may have been pricey so why not look at recycling them? Or you...
Tagged: Social sciences
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....
A-Z of Referencing
This week’s skills session for year 1 BSc Criminology students focused on the fundamentals of referencing – what it is, why you need to reference, what you need to reference and how you reference...
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...
Key Library Facts That Kick Start Your Year
This week we’ve been welcoming those of you starting your first year in Criminology, Social Work and returning to Health and Social Care (second year) and MA in Social Work (year 2). Here are...
Northern Lights: Scottish Enlightenment
If you’re studying arts, language and literature, social sciences or science and medicine you’ll be interested in a free exhibition Northern Lights: Scottish Enlightenment – Ideas that Shook the World which focuses on...
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...
Sexual Violence – the Future of Rape Trials
If you are studying criminology or law you’ll be interested in catching up with BBC Radio 4’s programme Rape Trials: is the Jury Out? Broadcast on 30 August 2019 the programme discusses that despite...
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...
Relationship Based Practice Social Work Webinar
Want to learn about best practice in relationship based social work in children’s services? Then sign up for a free webinar from the Social Care Institute of Excellence (SCIE). The webinar takes place on...
Extended Summer Opening Hours
Studying for dissertations, projects and assignments over the summer? Did you know St Peters Library is open 10am-6pm on Saturdays? In addition as a result of student feedback we are pleased to have successfully...
Northern Pride Festival
This weekend 19-21 July is the Northern Pride Festival. The festival takes over Exhibition Park and the Town Moor in Newcastle whilst their is a commemorative march marking 50 years since the Stonewall Riots...
Health Information Week
This week 1-7 July is Health Information Week which promotes the value of health information for patients and the public. To celebrate take a look at the latest material we’ve added to our university...
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...