Academic quality and research

The University of Sunderland has been providing higher education in the city since 1901, and we're proud to be an innovative, forward-thinking university with high standards of teaching, research and support.

But don't just take our word for it:

• Shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2012
• Best new university in the North East, according to the Guardian University Guide 2012
• 'World leading' research in 10 subjects, according to the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008)

Research

Our research has been classed as 'world leading' in 10 subjects by the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008).

The current University of Sunderland Academic Strategy places research and knowledge creation at the core of its academic activity, and conducts its research activity within the context of four Research Beacons and three cognate Research Centres:

Research Beacons:

• Creative and Cultural Practices
• Culture and Regional Studies
• Digital Innovation
• Health Sciences and Well-being

Cognate Research Centres:

• Centre for Research into the Experience Economy
• Children, Young People and Families
• Education and Learning Pedagogy

The University also provides a Graduate Research Support service to provide a focus and catalyst for research in the University. For more information please see the Research section of this website.