Education Partnership North East’s (EPNE) colleges have been ranked among the country’s best for its further education achievement rates. The regional group, which includes Sunderland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form College and Northumberland College, has been ranked second in the country – and top performing General Further Education (GFE) in the North East – in the … Continued
After several years of visioning between Sunderland College and Sunderland City Council, and following subsequent financial backing from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, (DLUHC), Sunderland has now been given the green light to become an official training partner of The Retrofit Academy CIC, who are the driving force in retrofit knowledge and … Continued
It’s game on for Sunderland’s new Esports campus
Sunderland College student-athlete Harvey Smith is celebrating after receiving national recognition for his stand-out performances this season. Sports Coaching and Development student Harvey, who is part of the college’s Football Academy in partnership with South Shields FC, has been selected for the England Schools U18s squad after successfully coming through a series of trials attended … Continued
Sunderland College student-athlete Alfie Marriott has become the latest South Shields FC Academy prospect to sign a professional contract with the club. Alfie, who recently turned 18, made his first-team debut earlier this season after impressing for the Under-18s team which reached the first round of the FA Youth Cup. The Sports Coaching and Developments … Continued
Sunderland College students are hosting a special evening of live feel-good tunes to raise money for a local singer-songwriter’s potentially life-saving cancer treatment. The young musicians will headline ‘The Christmas Invasion’ at Independent in Sunderland with all proceeds being donated to the Fight for Faye Fund, which is raising money for Faye Fantarrow, who has … Continued
Kind-hearted students at Sunderland College have donated hundreds of selection boxes to disadvantaged children across Wearside. The college’s sixth form at Bede Campus holds regular collections for Sunderland Food Bank and, with the festive season fast approaching and the cost-of-living crisis hitting families hard, students have once again decided to give back to their local … Continued
Sunderland College recently hosted a special event to celebrate receiving the STEM Assured Award from the UK STEM Foundation. More than 150 young people and families attended the event at Bede Campus throughout the day – including pupils from local primary and secondary schools – which showcased the exciting opportunities and STEM courses available at … Continued
NextGen students at Sunderland College recently presented a range of creative projects and products to industry experts at a special event. The students, who are studying Animation, Games Design and VFX, showcased their work to Dan Baird, Director and Production Lead at immersive design studio INFINITY27. Earlier this term, the aspiring creators were tasked with … Continued
