Unfolding the photobook
Our photography students got their hands on a rare and very precious piece of art history recently, thanks to the University Library Special Collections, and the work of Suzie Kitchin (Academic Liaison Librarian) and Carol...
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Finishing Your Dissertation
After months of hard work, it can feel like a relief to finally put the finishing touches on your dissertation and get it ready for hand-in. However, it’s important to make sure you leave...
Researching at the University of Sunderland? Library Help is at Hand…
This week beginning the 8 April is Researcher Development Week at the University of Sunderland. You’ll find the University is running a number of sessions to support researchers in writing grant bids, mentoring and...
Time to revise? -Common pitfalls and how to overcome them.
It’s that time of year again when exams are on the horizon and you need to do some revision. This can be extremely daunting, especially as it can seem like there is so much...
Catch Up on the Free Thinking Festival 2019
In case you missed it BBC Radio 3’s annual Free Thinking Festival took place at Sage Gateshead from 29-31 March. This year’s theme was emotions and the programmes featured will appeal to those of...
Explore all our study skills support – how can we help you?
Developing your study skills will help you to reach your potential. Explore our online study skills guides and resources. They can be used whenever you need them and cover a range of topics including...
Open Access Criminology Journals
We’ve just added two new Open Access journals to the Key Resources list for Criminology/Criminal Justice They are the British Journal of Community Justice and Prison Service Journal. You’ll also find both of these in the Journals Titles...
Deadlines looming? Time running out? Make the best use of the time you have.
As deadlines rapidly approach you may feel that time is slipping away. But fear not! This blog will give you some hints and tips to help you manage your time effectively. Organisation is key!...
New design books based on your recommendations
The University gave the library extra money this year to buy more books – new titles and extra copies of well used titles. Library staff have been busy buying the titles you need for...
Are you planning to illustrate a children’s book? Then go no further
The Library has recently bought Martin Ursell’s book ‘Illustrating children’s books‘. How do you go about illustrating a children’s book? Where do the ideas come from? How do you get published? This book answers...
Creative Lives – Adam McDade
Creative Lives is a series of lectures about how artists work, live and thrive in the arts and creative industries. Tuesday 2nd April 4.00-5.00pm – Room 1, The Gateway, City Campus, Sunderland University Adam McDade is...
New UK-wide sculpture project
Art UK has started adding sculpture to their website as part of a unique UK-wide cataloguing project. The first thousand sculptures are now available online, free of charge, to people in the UK and...
Social Sciences New Material
You might remember that back in the autumn term we set up a new My Modules Reading list to alert you to new books we’d bought in the Social Science subject areas: Childhood Studies,...
Deadlines approaching? – This is for you!
University deadlines are fast approaching. Over the coming weeks you are likely to complete multiple assignments, and perhaps sit several exams. While this may seem daunting, there are lots of ways you can make...
‘A way with words’ exhibition – Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society
Come along to the Priestman Galley to see the Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society (CLAS) travelling exhibition at University of Sunderland between 8 March and 2 April. The Gallery will be open 10am – 5pm...