University of Sunderland shortlisted for prestigious University of the Year award

It marks the end of a successful academic year after the University of Sunderland achieved its best-ever results in the National Student Survey and was ranked 10th in the country for student experience.

2024 also saw the university’s first cohort of medical doctors graduate from the School of Medicine.

Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Sunderland, said: “Being shortlisted in the prestigious University of the Year award – the second time since 2021 – is a great honour for the University of Sunderland.

“Such recognition speaks volumes about the outstanding work being done by students and staff and is testament to the growing positive reputation of the University and, indeed, the city more generally.” The University’s entry nomination was centred around the concept of “being an institution centred on people with purpose driving performance”, its life changing purpose, and ambitions for students from all different backgrounds to succeed.

Farooq Hakim, Chair of the University Board of Governors, said: “I am delighted that our work at the University is increasingly being noticed, and commented on positively, 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 and their constant desire to improve all that we do.”