University named among best for prestigious award
The city's university has been named among the very best in the country after making it to the shortlist of a prestigious national award.
The University of Sunderland has been shortlisted as UniversityoftheYear,theleading category in THE – Times Higher Education – annual awards for 2021.
It comes after Sunderland was named University of the Year for Social Inclusion by The Times and The Sunday TimesinSeptember2020,and leaders at the institution say the latest shortlisting marks the culmination of a successful 12 months for Wearside’s seat of higher education.
Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Sunderland, said:“Beingshortlistedforthis prestigious award is a significant moment for the university.
“It is another accolade for ourgreatcityandwillbeamatter of pride to everyone who lives, works and studies here.
“Such recognition speaks volumes about the outstanding work being done by students and staff, even during a global pandemic.
"It is also testament to the growingreputationoftheUniversity and, indeed, Sunderland more generally.”
John Mowbray, Chair of the University Board of Governors, said: “I am delighted thatourworkattheUniversity is increasingly being noticed, andcommentedonpositively, at the national level.
" This award reflects the commitment of students and
staff, something that the governors see on a day-by-day basis.
“I pay tribute to the whole University community, including my fellow governors, for their belief in the institution and their constant desire to improve all that we do.”
The university’s entry was centred around the concept of Sunderland being an institution that ‘knows its place’ by being clear about its lifechangingpurpose;sharpinits ambitions for students from all backgrounds; distinctive
in its contribution to higher education; and embedded in thecityandnorth-eastregion.
You can view a video of Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Sir David Bell talkingaboutthenominationhere
The University has 20,000 students based on campuses intheNorthEast,Londonand Hong Kong, and at its global partnerships with learning institutions in 15 countries.
The winner of the category will be announced at the awards ceremony on November 25.