Academic Dean of the Faculty of Technology July 2020

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Appointment of Academic Dean of the Faculty of Technology July 2020

University of Sunderland City Campus Chester Road Sunderland SR1 3SD

T: 0191 515 2000 E: [email protected] www.sunderland.ac.uk Dear Candidate

Thank you for your interest in the use of problem-based and work-based Contents role of Academic Dean of the Faculty learning. The research agenda of of Technology at the University of the Faculty is truly interdisciplinary, Sunderland. I hope the information involving major projects such as the in this microsite provides you with ERDF-funded Sustainable Advanced Letter from Professor Michael Young, insight to enable you to consider this Manufacturing (SAM) and the Institute Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic ) 03 opportunity further. of Coding. The Faculty of Technology is the At this exciting time, we are looking About the University of Sunderland 04-07 newest of our faculties at the for a new Academic Dean to lead University of Sunderland, following the Faculty of Technology, who will The University in numbers - key facts and figures 08-09 the merger of the Faculties of enhance our alliances with industry Computer Science and Engineering and partners, oversee collaborative Advanced Manufacturing in 2018. The programme development including Leadership and governance 10 bringing together of two previously our substantial TNE offer, lead and smaller faculties and the Institute motivate staff, and be innovative and Investing for the future 12-13 for Automotive and Manufacturing strategic in teaching and learning Advanced Practice (AMAP) enables us strategies. Role details, person specification and how to apply 14-15 to strengthen the scope of technology- The Faculty of Technology is based in related courses, industry engagement Goldman on the Sir Tom Cowie Campus Welcome to Sunderland - our city by the sea 16-17 and research development. at St Peter’s, and plans are in place to Professor Michael Young The Academic Dean will have a unique redevelop and update the space to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Our University community 18-19 opportunity to influence and lead meet the needs of students and staff, the Faculty at an exciting time in its providing a new and improved campus history. The Faculty is well-positioned experience for students. to explore new convergences between The recent and ongoing impact of engineering and computer science. We the global pandemic has meant that will align our curriculum, innovation industry in the region is ever more and research to current digital and dependent on our University to forge manufacturing agendas, objectives in key partnerships, bring together the Government’s Industrial Strategy disciplines in innovative and cross- and the North East LEP’s Economic disciplinary ways, and be a centre Strategy. We wish to be known of excellence for technological for high quality engineering and innovation and advancement. There computer science that provides strong has never been a more crucial time foundations in each discipline, with for the Faculty of Technology and the strengths in systems for health care, University to have a truly life-changing sustainable manufacturing and the impact on students, staff, industry and creative industries. commerce. The ambition is to equip our graduates I hope that you will join us on our and academics with the skills and journey, and we look forward to knowledge to find solutions to industry receiving your application. challenges. We will offer stimulating, practical and career-focused courses, Professor Michael Young delivered through the comprehensive Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

02 www.sunderland.ac.uk 03 Context Our campuses where students have access to the best facilities in Europe. National Glass Centre We have almost 19,000 students In Sunderland we operate from is also the new home of the acclaimed About the University of based in our University of Sunderland two campuses – the Sir Tom Cowie Northern Gallery for Contemporary campuses on the north east coast, Campus at St Peter’s on the banks of Art, bringing new art and exhibiting in London and Hong Kong and the River Wear and our City Campus. artists to Sunderland’s riverside. with our international partners in Sunderland Significant and ongoing capital 15 countries across the world. The University has a ten-year ‘One The University’s Strategic Plan sets out our purpose: We are a life-changing University. investment has transformed Campus’ vision to integrate the two We are proud of our long-established the City Campus, which includes campus sites in Sunderland with a series Our ambitions guide what we do: commitment to widening participation, CitySpace, a sports and social facility, of strategically placed capital projects. world-leading and relevant research, and our new Sciences Complex and strong public and private sector supporting areas such as pharmacy, Over £4m has been invested in our University of Sunderland in London – d we d collaborations. We have a track-record psychology, pharmaceutical science, nte evel P situated at Canary Wharf in the heart of tale op r in providing graduates valued by nursing, paramedic practice and d o throug hi o e s t s h ou gh fe the City’s business and financial district. s e nd r c ly employers and society. Our values are sports sciences. Our new School of c u a -s s u en ro re k s c ri g e il i explicit in our Strategic Plan and set Medicine, which opened in September e k r- l o Our Hong Kong operation is located o p c fo e f x a c d n - e b u , s out the kind of organisation we are, 2019, is also located here. at the heart of the Central trading t l s r e l e e - n v a d a i f including the principles that guide our t d a district overlooking Victoria Harbour. It e t y a m e Living Lab is a unique, purpose- - d o a c m f activities, decisions and behaviours. r c o delivers business, finance and tourism r We are a f h i built environment where university u r o - n i t f s n w t s programmes as well as operating g g S o n n At Sunderland, we believe that researchers, staff, students and

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s University has almost 6,000 active , and league table results but by the settings, raising the quality of care university contribution we make to society. and improving patient safety. alumni in Hong Kong and over 20 years experience in South-East Asia. The Curriculum Review sets out the Hope Street Xchange is our flagship th ro e u S ic University’s career-focused and Centre for Enterprise and Innovation g w o , t h e c ng ty c Our global reach i ma iet api ie ra professions-facing approach, ensuring and offers inspirational space for nd ke y-sh soc p us a p to nd tr ositiv erence n a that all subjects and programmes business-to-business engagement We are acknowledged as one of the y-r e diff tio elev ova ant research, inn are educationally and financially and fledgling enterprises. The first UK’s top providers of transnational sustainable, align with a particular FabLab to open in the region is also education with almost 5,000 employment sector, fit within the based here and provides open access students studying for University of Our values guide our behaviours University’s overall strategy and are to the latest digital fabrication and Sunderland academic awards with of a consistently high-quality. We are rapid prototyping technologies. 21 quality- assured partners across Inspiring – we provide a supportive, empowering and enriching experience for our staff proud of our widening participation the world including in Malaysia, Our award-winning Sir Tom Cowie and students record, which is a result of our long- Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Sri Campus is adjacent to St Peter’s standing commitment to raise Lanka, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Church - a seat of learning since 674AD aspirations and promote social inclusion Trinidad, Uzbekistan, and Tashkent. Innovative – we value people for their creativity and update our knowledge and - and is now host to our extensive practice to enhance the student experience We received a Silver TEF rating in facilities in media, film production, 2017. The assessors applauded engineering, computing, business Collaborative – we work together as a community with our partners and build lasting our “institutional culture that and law. Last summer we made a relationships to achieve our shared ambitions facilitates excellent teaching through significant investment in our new a comprehensive professional student Gateway located at our City Inclusive – we celebrate our diverse culture, which welcomes and values everyone’s development programme and funding Campus, our one-stop-shop for student contribution commitments to support pedagogical support and advice. In addition we research”. We were also recognised for have transformed our catering offer Seeking excellence – we strive for the highest quality in academic delivery, research our students’ exposure to professional with modern, stylish food outlets at and service standards practice, which enhances their personal both St Peter’s and at City Campus. We development and overall experience. have invested in the refurbishment of National Glass Centre, a notable visitor This University Student Success Plan 2020-2025 (‘the Plan’) sets out what we will do to achieve our ambitions and how we will measure our performance. attraction and home to the University’s glass and ceramics programmes,

04 www.sunderland.ac.uk 05 Our teaching Our research

Our excellent teaching is informed Research inspires and drives our Our University is also lead partner in by research and engagement with academic community; it delivers University Technical College (UTC) South Our employers, ensuring our graduates outstanding outcomes for the Durham and the university partner in are equipped with the skills required student experience and plays Newcastle’s Northern Futures UTC. to succeed in their chosen career or an influential supporting role in As well as being home to established history path to further study. Several of our developing economies and societies and fledgling businesses, our Centre academics have been recognised regionally, nationally and globally. for Enterprise and Innovation - Hope With its long distinguished history, and as National Teaching Fellows in We have a strong focus on applied Street Xchange – is also home to the a record of adaptability and agility, the acknowledgement of their outstanding research that responds to the University’s Fab Lab. Providing access University of Sunderland is recognised impact on student learning and needs of real-life issues in the to digital equipment and support as one of the great, civic universities. teaching. We have established a Centre economy, in culture and society. for prototyping new products, this Our modern roots lie with Sunderland for the Enhancement of Learning 1 Our research stands out because it inspiring space is also a great entry and Teaching (CELT) to support Technical College, which opened in 1901 is relevant and responsive, as well point to technology and innovation our academics in their continuous in order to develop high-quality vocational as inclusive and collaborative. for schools and community groups. professional development. The work programmes to support the regional of CELT was vital in supporting and In 2017, we announced a new We have a sustainable and robust skills needs for the 20th Century. enabling staff when teaching and Research and Innovation Strategy financial plan and are well placed Pharmacy, a flagship area for the assessment moved online overnight, with the launch of research institutes to take advantage of investment University, was introduced in 1921, and in in response to the Covid-19 lockdown. closely aligned to our academic opportunities that will improve our 1934 Sunderland Technical College was departments. These institutes lead to support our academics in their offer for our learners and partners. recognised for its exemplary Bachelor faculty research ensuring it is relevant The University has an enduring continuous professional development. of Engineering programme, the first and informs our curriculum which sense of place within our community Our Academic Deans are engaged in the country to offer placements as in turn benefits our students. Each and the wider north east, but also with new developments in the area of an integral part of the curriculum. Institute brings together a number nationally and as a global player. inter-disciplinary learning as we work of research themes, encouraging By 1959 ambitious plans for expansion to deliver programmes of relevance Download the Report and Financial multidisciplinary collaborations were underway and in 1969 The Technical for our graduates of the future. Statements 2018/2019 as well as innovation around the College, The School of Art, and Sunderland www.sunderland.ac.uk/images/ Teacher Training College were brought Our Student Success Strategy includes boundaries of specific subjects. external-websites/www/help- integrated plans to ensure the best together and became Sunderland www.sunderland.ac.uk/more/research and-advice/corporate-and-legal/ possible success and progression corporate-documents/Report-and- Polytechnic. In 1992 the Polytechnic outcomes for graduates. The strategy Financial-Statements-2018_19.pdf was awarded university status and has specific objectives to improve: 2 Our engagement More information available became the University of Sunderland. • student retention and with industry on our website completion rates www.sunderland.ac.uk Our commitment to equipping the • the proportion of students achieving workforce of the future has led us to good honours – particularly work with industry in the development reducing the differentiation and delivery of Degree and Higher Level between categories of students Apprenticeships; and we have ambitious

• the levels of student engagement plans for growth in this sector. We to build student confidence also have a track-record of delivering Knowledge Transfer Partnership • graduate employability outcomes programmes (KTPs) with many A set of challenging key performance companies across a range of sectors indicators underpin the ambitions including software development, outlined in the strategy. pharmacy, media, engineering and technology; Innovate UK assessed 1 Centre for Enterprise and Innovation our outcomes as ‘outstanding’. - Hope Street Xchange 2 David Goldman Building - Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’ 5 3 CitySpace - City Campus 4 Prospect library 3 4 5. School of Pharmacy c.1930 06 www.sunderland.ac.uk 07

Key facts and figures The University in numbers -

Some of the content of these pages will be updated in November 2019. key facts and figures

93.4% 67.3% REF All areas of research submitted TEF* Silver of graduates in work or further study of leavers in graduate level jobs to the Research Excellence 10 Framework classified as Award six months after graduating six months after graduation areas of world-leading research ‘internationally excellent’ (2014) (Destination of Leavers from (Destination of Leavers from (Research Excellence Framework 2014) 2017 Higher Education 2016/17) Higher Education 2016/17) * Teaching Excellence Framework

No. 7,600 % 1 % Transnational education and 82 in the UK 94 independent distance learning students for entrants from low participation neighbourhoods % % % 2% 6 8 4 Overall Satisfaction (HESA data 2016/17) of staff say the University is a good National Student Survey 2020 place to work 23% 31% 19,181 54% 1,343 All students total All staff (FTE) total 4% 57% £ £ 11% Student numbers 2018/19 All staff, October 2019

Undergraduate on campus 10,388 Senior manager 61

Income Operating Surplus Postgraduate on campus 2,032 Academic staff 419

160,000 FE Partner Colleges 751 Support staff 760

137.5 Million 6 Million alumni contributing to Transnational Education 4,382 London Campus 103 Year ending July 2018 Year ending July 2019 societies across the world University of Sunderland in Hong Kong 454

Independent Learners 1,174

08 www.sunderland.ac.uk 09 University leadership and governance The University is a Higher Education Corporation established under the 1988 Educational Reform Act. We are an exempt charity and the charity’s trustees are the members of our Board of Governors. They have oversight of our strategic objectives and ensure that they align with the general principles of public benefit and the charitable objects.

The University Executive: Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive: Sir David Bell KCB Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic): Professor Michael Young Chief Operating Officer: Steve Knight Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Commercial): Professor Jon Timmis University Secretary and Director of Human Resources: Andrea Walters Senior management structure

Sir David Bell KCB Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive

Prof. Michael Young Andrea Walters Prof. Jon Timmis Steve Knight Deputy Vice-Chancellor University Secretary & Director Deputy Vice-Chancellor Chief Operating Officer (Academic) Human Resources (Commercial)

Dr Abigail Moriarty Pro Graeme Thompson Prof. John Kirsten Black David Hogarth Vice-Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor MacIntyre Director Director (Learning & Teaching) (External Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Journey Technical Services Relations) (International)

Prof. Tony Alabaster Iain Rowan Academic Dean Alan Hardie Academic Fran Carey Dr Tony Ikwue Faculty of Health Ben Dale Director Registrar Director of Director Sciences & Director of University of Home Student Enterprise & Wellbeing Finance Sunderland in Recruitment Innovation London

Prof. Arabella Dr Lynne McKenna Plouviez Academic Dean Academic Dean Faculty of Debbie Callaghan Faculty of Arts & Education & Director Creative Industries Society Estates & Facilities

Prof. Lawrence Vacant Bellamy Academic Dean Academic Dean Faculty of Faculty of Business Technology Law & Tourism City Space, City Campus

10 www.sunderland.ac.uk 11 Culture London Distance learning Our University has invested significantly In London our business model attracts We have expanded the number of in Sunderland’s cultural infrastructure significant numbers of home based distance learners significantly over and was a leading player in establishing students from the capital’s suburbs. the past three years. We have plans Investing for the a Cultural Strategy and a Cultural Further investments in London are to add new subject disciplines to Partnership with the City Council and planned to improve student success our online portfolio, to capitalise Sunderland Music, Arts and Culture and outcomes alongside the high on the demand for more flexible Trust. It was this partnership that bid National Student Survey scores. learning both at home and abroad. for UK City of Culture 2021, which led future to the establishment of a separate Hong Kong We are recognised as a leading anchor institution in the region with body -Sunderland Culture- to move The University’s Hong Kong operation forward with the city’s ambitions. is in its infancy and we have ambitious clear ambitions for our students, staff and the communities where our As well as delivering the bid, the plans to deliver a relevant work- campuses are located. Our investments are aligned to the ambitions set company agreed to operate and based and employer linked suite of develop Sunderland’s cultural venues, programmes to address the demand for out in our Strategic Plan and reflect our plans for the diversification of managing and programming National vocational study in the region. Our plans our offer and the ongoing enhancement of our student experience. Glass Centre and Northern Gallery for to use our Hong Kong base to encourage Contemporary Art, among others. student exchange as part of a social mobility initiative for UK students are Technology and taking shape, and the centre serves as a innovation hub for our South-East Asia operations. Further investment is planned in computing, data science, robotics and cyber security in support of the growing pool of talented digital specialists capable of servicing the needs of Sunderland Software City and the growing number of technology The University of Sunderland, businesses located in the region. Canary Wharf, London

A new kind of Medical School In 2017 the Government committed to the largest ever The first cohort of 50 medical students joined the University increase in medical school places to address the regional in 2019-20, rising to 100 from 2020/21. Students learn in the imbalance of medical education and to widen access University of Sunderland’s existing health sciences teaching to ensure the profession reflects the communities it and learning spaces, which include outstanding facilities, serves. In May 2018, Sunderland was named as one of real-life settings and the latest simulation equipment. only five new medical schools in the UK. The University’s The Sunderland School of Medicine will not only benefit new School of Medicine opened in September 2019. NHS patients. It will also have a tangible impact on the With our track-record of excellence in medical education, economy and health outcomes of the surrounding area. spanning almost 100 years, we are now well-placed to address the north east’s chronic shortage of doctors. By focusing on GP and psychiatric training, the new programme will complement existing medical provision in the region and add to the diversity of medical schools in the UK. 1214 www.sunderland.ac.uk 13 The person How to apply The role Essential and Desirable Criteria The University of Sunderland has engaged the services of Qualifications and Professional Memberships: the higher education recruitment specialists Harvey Nash. Academic Dean of the Faculty Of Technology • Relevant Postgraduate (or higher) qualification or For further information and details of how to apply please equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject visit: microsites.harveynash.com/sunderland/ area. All candidates are also requested to complete an online We are looking for a new Academic Dean to lead the Faculty of Technology, • Current membership of and/or high level professional Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be found standing with a Professional, Statutory and Regulatory at the end of the application process. This will assist the who will enhance our alliances with industry partners, oversee collaborative Body (PSRB) relevant to the Faculty. University of Sunderland in monitoring selection decisions

programme development, lead and motivate staff, and be innovative and Knowledge and Experience: to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved. Any information collated from the Equal Opportunities • Proven substantial record of senior level leadership in a strategic in teaching and learning strategies. This is an exciting time for the Monitoring forms will not be used as part of the selection large/complex organisation. process and will be treated as strictly confidential. Faculty; as it explores new links between engineering and computer science. • Leadership and management experience in a closely In line with GDPR, we ask that you do NOT send us any related subject in Higher Education. information that can identify children or any of your • Significant experience of people and financial resource sensitive personal data (racial or ethnic origin, political management within an academic environment. opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, data • Good knowledge and understanding of the higher concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation, education environment, nationally and internationally, genetic and/or biometric data) in your CV and application The successful candidate will be required to: and the major influences on institutional success. documentation. • High personal academic and/or professional standing in Following this notice, any inclusion of your sensitive Be responsible for delivering ambitious targets for student Oversee the development and implementation of the • • an area relevant to the Faculty. personal data will be understood by us as your express recruitment, engagement and success whilst maintaining Faculty’s international and transnational activities. consent to process this information going forward. Please high standards of quality and delivery. • Higher education teaching qualification / Advance HE also remember to not mention anyone’s information or Lead and manage staff within the Faculty, role modeling • Fellowship. details (e.g. referees) who have not previously agreed to Advise the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) generally on strong leadership behaviours, ensuring they are nurtured • their inclusion. matters pertaining to the Faculty and its academic areas. and supported to achieve their potential. • Demonstrable experience of the accreditation processes and standards of the relevant Professional, Statutory and • Promote the achievement of a high quality student • Manage the Faculty’s allocated budget, ensuring delivery Regulatory Body relevant to the post. Recruitment Timetable experience across a diverse range of on campus and off within the agreed resourcing envelope. Desirable Closing date: 5 October 2020 campus learner groups. To be accountable for Faculty programme content and delivery, including inter- • Promote and represent the Faculty and its academic areas Qualifications and Professional Memberships: Shortlisting and assessment: 12 October – 16 November regionally, nationally and internationally, as appropriate. disciplinary degrees and work-integrated learning and • Relevant professional doctorate or equivalent experience. Final interviews: 7 – 14 December degree apprenticeships. Promote and represent the Faculty internally and develop • Key Competencies Please diarise these dates accordingly. close working relationships with the Deputy Vice- • Lead and develop the Faculty’s engagement with industry, • Displays strong leadership and management skills, Chancellor (Academic). business and commerce. motivating others to achieve their potential. Queries • Lead and progress areas for development and growth for • Some national and occasional international travel may be • Ability to deliver organisational change in a challenging For a confidential discussion on the role please contact the Faculty and cross faculty. required. environment. Owen Francis, Head of Higher Education Practice or James Whitehead, Principal Researcher, on • Demonstrates honesty, loyalty and integrity. • Lead AMAP (Automotive & Manufacturing Advanced +44(0)20 7333 1805. Practice) and the SAM (Sustainable Advanced • Takes ownership and displays resolve to be accountable Manufacturing) project, ensuring alignment with the for delivering against objectives. academic teaching and research portfolio. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an • Engage with employers and schools on the relevance of ability to engage effectively and positively across a range programme content. of stakeholders.

• Oversee the development and implementation of the • Displays self-confidence, demonstrating a ‘can do’ Faculty’s research agenda, ensuring focus is on relevant, approach. applied, fundable research and is in alignment with the • Cultural awareness and a high level of commitment to University’s research strategy. equality, diversity and inclusivity.

1416 www.sunderland.ac.uk 15 1 Welcome to Sunderland Our city by the sea

Sunderland is a welcoming coastal city, With our Sunderland Culture partners offering an excellent quality of life… we recently launched an ambitious SUNDERLAND seven-year, £60m project to build on Sitting on the beautiful north east the momentum and positive support coast at the mouth of the River generated through over the last few years Wear, our warm and friendly people around culture, incorporating themes are proud of their rich history - that of Light, Friendship and Inventiveness. stretches back to Anglo-Saxon times LONDON – and positive about the future. Last year the Northern Gallery of Contemporary Art relocated to its new Sunderland’s wide sandy beaches with home at National Glass Centre – and their big-sky views attract walkers, last summer the city welcomed the Tall surfers, runners and cyclists to enjoy Ships Races to the Wear, with the Sir Tom Getting here the fresh sea air; while the Marina Cowie Campus at St Peter’s being one of Complex provides top-class facilities Set on the north east coast, right where the key sites to welcome the majestic and friendly service all year round. the River Wear joins the North Sea, ships and many thousands of visitors. Sunderland is connected to the rest of Our city boasts acres of green space Our busy retail centre offers plenty the UK by excellent road and rail links; and is close to wide, open countryside of places to eat and drink, including and accessible by major airlines through and urban attractions, with Newcastle, cosy pubs serving hearty food and nearby Newcastle International and Durham and the North Yorkshire cask ale, alongside independent Durham Tees Valley airports. Once you Moors on the doorstep. Over £1billion restaurants, coffee shops and bars. arrive, getting around is easy with plenty is being invested in exciting projects of local buses and the Tyne and Wear across the city, from the spectacular Sunderland is an affordable place to live light rail, as well as a good network of new Northern Spire bridge across the and offers a great quality of life. It’s a cycle routes and public footpaths. Wear and development of a vibrant friendly city with ambition and a bright cultural quarter near City Campus, to future – join us and be part of our story. 2 3 attractive new spaces for enjoying leisure time at the seafront. With more investment and ambitious plans in the pipeline, Sunderland is attracting (and enjoying) plenty of attention!

The former Chair of Arts Council England described the University of Sunderland as the “poster child” for driving economic regeneration through creativity and 1 Seaburn Beach nowadays opportunities to enjoy 2 Sunderland Museum and culture are plentiful in Sunderland too. Winter Gardens 3 New Northern Spire Bridge 4 Penshaw Monument 4 5 5 Tall Ships Races Sunderland 16 www.sunderland.ac.uk 17 Our University community

“I had a brilliant time at Sunderland and the support from the University was really helpful.”

Katy McLean “I love my job and I know none BSc Sports Studies of it would have been possible World Cup winning England Women’s Rugby without Sunderland.” Captain, Olympian and former primary school Tolu Oyebanji teacher BSc Biomedical Science Biomedical Scientist at “Here at the University of Sunderland our ethos Scarborough General is that of inclusivity, giving people the chance to Hospital reach their full potential. We want our graduates to go on and be a force for change.”

Emeli Sandé MBE Our University Chancellor (from July 2019) “I’m really proud of what I have achieved so far, and I can’t “The principal reason I jumped at the chance to “I’ve been lucky enough to do a job that I love thank Sunderland enough for become Chancellor was because the University and to feel like I’ve made an impact. We’ve made getting me off to a great start.” clearly shared the same fundamental belief in incredible progress in diseases like Alzheimer’s and Matt Riggs extending opportunities by widening access to Parkinson’s, and I am now more sure than ever that BA Sports Journalism university education. we will find a cure. I am increasingly thankful to the Content Producer University of Sunderland for helping me start my “What the University of Sunderland has achieved in West Ham FC journey. I love this place.” offering thousands upon thousands of people - who almost certainly would not have had (or in many Dr Andrew Singleton cases sought) the chance - a truly life-changing Chief of the Laboratory of Neurogenetics at the “I’m not afraid to say I’ve experience - cannot adequately be put into words. National Institute on Aging, in Maryland, USA worked hard to get where I am. I’m enormously proud to have played a small part in To know that the University this achievement.” of Sunderland recognises David Puttnam - Lord Puttnam of Queensgate that hard work shows how Chancellor, University of Sunderland 1997-2007 supportive they are.” Charlotte Knill BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics Digital Forensics Investigator and Alumni Achiever of the Year 2017

“Sunderland have excellent links with industry and their mix of purely academic lecturers, who can “The University has clear plans to further enrich explain difficult and complex tasks and the its impactful research and its innovative teaching importance of research, coupled with lecturers and staff more focused on real-world application, and learning practice. Having seen it operate in makes you feel ready and comfortable when you “The best four years of my life, these areas at close quarters for over a decade get into industry.” Sunderland really prepared me I am in no doubt whatsoever it will achieve its for the real world.” ambitions.” Blaine Huntington BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering Amy Orange Baroness Morris of Yardley Hitachi Rail Europe LLB Law Pro-Chancellor Family Paralegal

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