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Issue 1 2008/09
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
HUNGOVER STUNTMEN
STORIES OF SUMMER WIN! WIN! WIN! A HOLIDAY FOR 2 IN NEW YORK + 2 F R E E A N N U A L PA S S E S F O R C A M P U S S U N D E R L A N D T O B E W O N
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Welcome WELCOME to FUSE, the University’s new student magazine, which will bring you all the news from the university, the city, the region and the wider world.
The magazine will carry a range of news and features, including sport, current affairs, entertainment, travel, job vacancies, discounts and competitions. FUSE’s main edition will be online at www.fuse.sunderland.ac.uk There will also be three hard copy versions a year, around September, January and May. The idea behind FUSE is to make sure you are aware of everything that’s going on at the university – be it university news, student news or anything else important to you. One of the key features of the electronic version will be the feedback button on the site and a range of FAQs to answer questions you may have. The amount of feedback will no doubt be huge and varied and we will obviously be unable to reply to every comment. However, we aim to deal with issues that have a groundswell of opinion. With FUSE being for you and about you we would be delighted if at least some of it was written by you. Anyone who would like to find out more about contributing to FUSE can email us at [email protected]
Contents Building for the future.............................. 4 & 5 Erol plays it cool in City of Angels....................6 & 7 Campus comes to town........ 8 & 9 Designers aim sky high........
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World champion athlete on the starting blocks...........
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Grand Theft Auto....................
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Profile...................................
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No hangover for stuntmen.......................14 & 15 Uni news...............................
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Miami ink in Sunderland.......
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It’s a win win situation...........
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Summer uncovered...............
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Building for the future Work on the ‘new’ £75m City Campus is well under way, as you’ve no doubt seen.. The multi-million pound development will dramatically change the face of the campus and offer one of the best student experiences around. Plans include an iconic sports and recreation centre, high quality hotel and conferencing, new student accommodation, new University Square, widespread landscaping and traffic calming. This follows on from the successful redevelopment work already carried out on the City Campus – particularly at The Gateway, Murray Library and Priestman.
The flagship of the new development is CitySpace, which you can see being built on the old Wearmouth site, due for completion September 2009. The £11m sports centre will have a six-badminton court sports hall, 70 station fitness suite, sports massage and injuries centre, multipurpose room, indoor climbing wall, retail, social, catering, leisure and exhibition spaces.
University Sport Sunderland will be based in the new building, increasing its ability to help provide expertise to the University’s own elite athletes, Olympians and the region’s professional sportspeople. The new centre will also be a strong addition to the university’s support for world athletes after being chosen as a Pre-Olympic Training Provider for the 2012 London Games. But above all CitySpace is for staff and students to use daily – whether for serious or social sport, recreation or social gathering. Later phases in the ‘new’ City Campus include plans for a 200 bed high-quality hotel and conferencing facility and a 400-bed student accommodation block. There are also future improvement and refurbishment plans for St. Peter’s Campus.
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Erol plays it cool in City of Angels
As Jobs go they don’t come much cooler than this. Media graduate Erol Tekkanat has landed a job in LA as a Cool Hunter- yes, you heard right, a Cool Hunter! The Finnish graduate has been employed by LA communications group Look-Look to scour the underground scenes and find out what and who are making waves. Erol, from Helsinki, said: “I’m researching the internet, popular and underground media, publications etc, also doing research with young people.”
Three Turkeys to open global festival
Erol Tekkanat
The 22-year-old saw Look-Look during a documentary and after contacting them began writing for the company’s website and magazine. Look-Look quickly realised Erol’s potential and offered him the summer internship. He adds: “This is a one in a million break for me.”
Keeping on the cool theme - award winning singer Adele recently used Sunderland graduates Ben Edson and Darren Jackson to help make her most recent video ‘Cold Shoulder’.
One of the world’s top animation festivals will be opened by a film created by 20 students on the uni’s BA and MA Animation courses. Gary and the Three Turkeys opens the world-renowned Bradford Animation festival in November. The film, which features the voice of movie legend Brian Blessed, has been chosen to open the festival ahead of major animation studios such as Aardmans, Disney and Pixar. Kam-Li Cheng and Ross Philips, who both worked on Gary and the Three Turkeys have been making a name for themselves
Kam-Li’s work has been short-listed for an award in the SIGGRAPH 2008 animation festival, in Los Angeles, alongside animations such as the Golden Compass, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Kung Fu Panda. Ross recently worked on a commission by leading record label Ninja Tunes after scooping top spot at the Radar Awards. He produced a music video for Hip Hop soul group The Heavy. The Bradford Animation Festival takes place at the National Media Museum Bradford between November 12-15.
The former model making and design students work for London based ice sculptors Duncan Hamilton and were asked by Adele’s team to sculpt her face for her second single. The video featured the singer in a room with lifesized ice sculptures of a man and a woman, which slowly melt as the song progresses. The final shot of the video was a perfect replica of Adele’s face. The sculpting pair have travelled the world, working for a string of celebs, among them Sir Elton John.
Kam-Li Cheng
Sculptures by Ben Edson and Darren Jackson
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CAMPUS comes to town
Win a trip for two to the Big Apple
With the closure of Manor Quay last year, many believed that the Sunderland student experience would not be the same again. But thanks to Scottish entrepreneur Carlo Citti that’s all about to change. Lisa Hogan caught up with him.
‘Campus’ is offering two people the chance to sample life in New York – the best city on the planet. You can win flights and accommodation in the ‘city that never sleeps’ by just picking up a pen.
Carlo’s venues in Glasgow are a huge hit with students in the happening Scottish city, and now he is bringing his growing brand ‘Campus’ to Sunderland.
But wait! That’s not all. Also up for grabs are two free year passes for
Campus Sunderland- giving you unlimited free access to some of the best nights in the city. To win either of these top prizes all you have to do is fill in the form on page 18 and take it to Campus at Manor Quay. You’ll no doubt be going down anyway for a look round!
Manor Quay has undergone a vibrant new makeover in readiness to play host to top acts as well as a raft of celebrities. The venue will also offer a range of themed nights and will open during the day as an American style bar and diner. In the first three months alone ‘Campus’ will host the Hungover Stuntmen, Zane Lowe, Scott Mills and Ricky Tomlinson, as well as an 80s roller disco and beach party. Carlo says: “It’s full steam ahead for ‘Campus’ in Sunderland from September. We have some top line ups and events throughout the year for Sunderland. With our themed nights and games ‘Campus’ has something for everyone. One of our most popular nights is called Student Idol and a Glasgow student recently won £10,000. “As well as seven nights of entertainment we will be open during the day with our American style menu and our free bus will run until 3am every night taking students home safely.” “The benefits of having a student only venue are instant and we can give something back to those who appreciate it the most. We thrive on creating a good time for all students and the feedback has been exceptional.” Manor Quay has been the bastion of student nightlife for over ten years now but its recent closure meant students had to look elsewhere – not anymore!
Carlo adds: “I was told that there was an opportunity in Sunderland through Manor Quay and I came down to talk to the University about it. I got on with the staff and the Students’ Union so well that we struck a deal straight away.” ‘Campus’ in Glasgow is currently the busiest student venue in the city. It holds up to 1,000 people and recently hosted acts such as The Streets, Roy Walker and held a Baywatch party. Given the line up it seems it won’t be long before ‘Campus’ in Sunderland will be packing them in.
Up and coming events at ‘Campus’:
September Dave Benson Philips “Get your own back” 80’s Roller Disco Hungover Stuntmen and Little Comets N-Trance school disco
For more information on ‘Campus’ go to: www.barcampus.co.uk www.bebo.com/Campussunderland www.myspace.com/campussunderland
October Ricky Tomlinson Lee Ryan - Blue Toad Fish - Neighbours Matt Willis – Busted November Scott Mills Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe
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Steve relishes new challenge Paul Mann and Dani Brown
Paul and Dani aim sky high Media giant Sky is ‘over the moon’ with advertising and design graduates Paul Mann and Dani Brown after creating a very impressive ad campaign. The pair, now working for London ad agency Proximity, came up with a very clever campaign to help Sky target the 55+ market. They used historical and nostalgic TV images of events like the moon landing to make the connection with the target audience. Dani said: “Sky wanted us to reach that audience and encourage them to use Sky services and products. We felt that using a
Steve Cram, one of the world’s greatest athletes, was installed as the University’s new Chancellor this year.
timeline incorporating historic events such as the moon landing appealed to the age range the best.”
Steve is one of the region’s most high profile figures and will be a great asset in supporting students and the university.
Paul 22, and Dani, 20, entered the Young Creative Network Awards and now their work will appear in this year’s edition of ‘The Book’, the advertising bible for the UK which showcases some of the best advertising and design talent in the country.
He has a 25 year relationship with the University – graduating from here with a sports studies degree in 1983, receiving an honorary award three years later and becoming President of the Alumni Association in 1994.
Sky said: “Using nostalgic images for the audience and the stage of life that they’re in and role that Sky can play was just what the brief was asking for.”
Steve set world records in the 1500 metres, 2000 metres and the mile; won the 1500 metres gold medal at the 1983 World Championships and the 1500 metres silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Steve is now the BBC’s chief athletics commentator and Chairman of the English Institute for Sport. He said: “I’m delighted and honoured to have been asked to accept the post of Chancellor. I am passionate about the North-East, Sunderland and education and this will give me a wonderful opportunity to combine all three.”
“Steve is a very special guy and someone who commands enormous respect. He will grow and develop a tremendous reputation amongst university chancellors as someone who represents the very best of what a modern university can offer.” Lord Puttnam (former Chancellor)
“I can’t think of a better person to take on the role of Chancellor. Every bit of Steve’s DNA is North-East, but he has a global perspective. He understands the values of sport, culture and education.“ Lord (Sebastian) Coe
“He will do a wonderful job for the university. He will not only be a great figurehead, he is someone who is genuinely passionate about education and its potential.” Tony Blair
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Grand Theft Auto could help find us leaders
Where you from? East Herrington, Sunderland.
What are you studying? I’ve just finished a Primary Education 3-11 years with QTS status. What’s was the course like? The course was four years in length and involved learning and improving your subject knowledge, breaking down information and teaching methods and also practical placements in schools. We have one placement each year for 12 weeks.
Chris examined games such as Halo, Call of Duty, and Grand Theft Auto to look at how these games can become a powerful learning and communication tool. The 22-year-old said: “A lot of research has shown a link between aggression and video games. However, these studies always took children and exposed them to violent video games intended for adults. My research found that these games help to develop skills such as team work and spacial and coordination skills.
“Team objective based games require a lot of communication between players to allow them to complete objectives, and playing such games can improve these skills and potentially help develop leadership skills.”
Rachel Manley, 22
Where do you live? Ashbrooke, Sunderland.
Psychology graduate Chris Whitehead has won a top prize for his research into the positive effects of violent video games.
“Games like Call of Duty and even Grand Theft Auto have the potential to become a powerful learning tool. My research found that these games help develop skills.
Profile
Was uni life what you expected? Living at home while studying, I didn’t expect to have the typical ‘party’ student life. I was wrong! I made new friends and took advantage of many a cheap student night as well as enjoying my course.
Margareth cuts it at the top PhD student Margareth Troli is among the cream of the UK’s glass artists after winning the Coburger Glass Prize. Magareth beat off 80 other glass artists to win the final prize, which was voted for online by 1,500 glass professionals. The artwork is called Prohibited Articles, and is based on a list that was distributed after 9/11 of every item that was banned from taking on a plane.
What’s good about uni? It’s the first time, really, that you are studying what you actually want to. At school or college there are always subjects which you don’t like. When you go to uni you choose your course based on what you want to do for the rest of your life, so you’re interested which is often half the battle. What would you change about uni? Nothing. Perhaps I’d like to have worked a bit harder in the first year but I got a 2:1 so it obviously didn’t matter that much! How involved were you in the social side of uni life? Quite involved, however, final year doesn’t really allow you to socialise. What made you choose Sunderland? It’s one of the best uni’s for Primary Teaching.
Rachel Manley
Are you looking forward to graduation? I have had my graduation and it was brilliant! A real chance to celebrate formally for all your hard work with everyone on your course. Proper recognition that you’ve achieved a degree – which is massive! Where do you see yourself in five years? I’ve just got my first job as a teacher in Seaham. Coordinating a subject is one goal. I’ll be teaching until I retire now – I love it! But I hope to have more responsibility by then. What lasting memories of Sunderland will you take with you? I still live with a Sunderland student so I am reminded of university life everyday. I loved the student lifestyle but I am now happy I am a qualified teacher and I can now do the job that I have always wanted to do because of my degree and experiences at Sunderland.
Was it the right choice? Certainly. Other local universities have been massively criticised for their course compared to the BEd at Sunderland. Margareth Troli
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No hangover for stuntmen In today’s indie-saturated world it’s not very often that a band stands out and makes you think, damn! these guys are good - Hungover Stuntmen are having that affect on people, as Lisa Hogan found out.
The four North-Easterners - three of which are University of Sunderland graduates - have worked with some of the best producers around and supported among others the Modfather himself – Paul Weller.
Iain Anderson
“We’ve been very lucky, living out some real dreams. Meeting some of our heroes has been unbelievable - we never thought it would happen to us!”
Craig Oxberry
Hungover Stuntmen are Iain Anderson Bass/Vox, Stu Ridley - Guitar/Vox, Craig Oxberry (Oxy) - Drums/Vox and James Haselhurst - Guitar/Vox. They’ve been described as ‘just awesome’ by Radio 1’s Zane Lowe and with their hard hitting single ‘Inside Out’ and much anticipated album ‘Blame the BBC’ gaining increasing exposure the band are turning heads – including those belonging to Roger Daltrey, Mike Joyce and Suggs. With the help of Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor their new album has been a hit with critics. Coming out of Sunderland and Durham, the band was formed in 2003. “We came together in fits and starts. James and I met as teenagers playing in bands in Durham,” explains Iain. “We were writing together, singing harmonies up and down the country. This carried through to college where I met Oxy who became our drummer, after he came to one of our gigs in a wonderfully drunken state loudly declaring he was way better than our then drummer…which of course he was!
Iain, Stu and Oxy all graduated with BA (Hons) Music here at the uni. Adds Iain: “My degree allowed me time to establish myself as a writer and dedicated musician. It also helped with the band’s progression as some of the course modules helped me to use the band as a project in one way or another.” The Stuntmen’s reputation grew further this summer when they where chosen to be band in residence at the legendary Ibiza Rocks Hotel. “It was excellent, we loved every minute of it,” says Oxy. Since arriving home the band has been recording demos, working on new material and building on what has been quite a remarkable couple of years. Most bands try for years in the slim hope that they can play with legends such as Weller and Ocean Colour Scene’s Steve Cradock but the Stuntmen didn’t need to. They were invited to support Weller at his gig in Newcastle after he heard a demo. Cradock raved on about the boys to fellow band members so much that they asked the Stuntmen to support them on tour. With people such as that for friends, and critics and fans alike waxing lyrical, it seems the sky’s the limit for the North-East foursome.
“Stu came through Oxy, it turns out they had similar teenage antics as James and I, playing round Sunderland in bands together. And voilà we got together.”
The Hungover Stuntmen will be playing at Manor Quay September 26, 2008 and will be supported by fellow local lads ‘Little Comets’. For more information go on to www.sunderlandsu.co.uk Stu Ridley
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Miami ink in Sunderland Uni news Media and Production student Chris Miller has won a TV award for his film about the lives of people in a tattoo parlour.
The University has introduced a new academic structure to ensure it continues to provide strong teaching and support for its students. The process has been led by Professor David Fleming, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). There are two main changes to the original structure – a move from Schools to Faculties has been introduced to help respond to the changing student needs, and a new academic strategy has been produced. In August 2008 the new academic structure was introduced and feedback from academic staff has been very positive. It is felt the new structure will help adapt to the demands of higher education and ensure graduates are well prepared for their chosen careers. The previous structure of five Schools and 13 academic areas has been replaced by four Faculties and 12 new academic departments.
Chris won first prize in the North-East and Cumbria Royal Television Society Awards with his film ‘Inked Up’. Professor David Fleming
The new structure is aimed at helping to deliver our three main aims: • To promote innovative and flexible learning opportunities, responsive to the needs of our diverse students • To provide a high quality academic experience for all our learners with exemplary support in a contemporary learning environment
The 21-year-old created his film exploring the tales and tribulations of a local tattoo parlour which he produced, directed and edited – winning him first prize in the Best Student Factual Production. He said: “I had been fascinated by the tattoo community for years. There were
some very odd stories like one woman, a nurse, who really liked the design on the hospital’s redecorated toilet walls, and got it tattooed on to her arm. “People see it as a closed off, even threatening world but in my experience the people are really open and friendly.” Judges said: “Inked Up was engaging throughout with a strong soundtrack, camerawork and content.”
Sunderland film maker hits the heights
• To prepare our students for fulfilling employment and to make a positive contribution to society.
They are: The Faculty of Education and Society Department of Education Department of Social Sciences Department of Culture The Faculty of Business and Law Sunderland Business School Department of Law Centre for Flexible Learning The Faculty of Applied Science Department of Computing, Engineering and Technology Department of Pharmacy, Health and Wellbeing Department of Psychology Department of Sport The Faculty of Arts, Design and Media Department of Arts and Design Department of Media
For more information on the new Faculties contact: The Faculty of Education and Society Sandra Gardiner
x3864
The Faculty of Business and Law Pam Slaughter
x 2305
The Faculty of Applied Science Computing & Technology team Applied Sciences – Maureen Old
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The Faculty of Arts, Design and Media Peter Scott x3682
Michael Gardiner
The rarely seen rooftops of Sunderland have led to Michael Gardiner picking up a top award. Michael, who studied Fine Art, won the International AV Festival film award 2008 for his film about the roof tops and skyline of Sunderland.
The 25-year-old said: “The theme of the competition was ‘Broadcast’, so I started looking at the city that exists above people’s head – a city of satellite dishes and telephone wires. It’s a world of constant conversation and broadcast, which most of us never even think about.”
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Win! Win! Win! Summer uncovered WIN! WIN! WIN! - the UK’s only Bridge Bungee Jump!
WIN! WIN! WIN! – a meal for 2 at one of Sunderland’s favourite restaurants
Thanksdarling.com are offering you the experience of a lifetime - but it’s not for the fainthearted!
Eauzone Café Bar, in the lovely setting of Sunniside, is offering Sunderland students the chance to eat there for free. Eauzone is offering two prizes of a meal for two on Thursday, October 2 and Thursday, November 6.
Leap from the UK’s only operating bridge bungee jump - 160 feet drop from the iconic Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough – it’s a experience you will never forget. To win, simply answer this question: The world’s highest commercial bungee jump (720 ft) featured in the opening scene of the James Bond film Goldeneye - but where does the jump take place? Email your answers to [email protected] by Friday, October 31. The winning entry will be chosen at random from the correct entries.
To win, simply answer this question: The ozone layer was discovered in 1913 by two French physicists – name them. Email your answers to [email protected] by Friday, September 26. The two winning entries will be chosen at random from the correct entries. Eauzone are also offering a 10 per cent student discount on food on any weekday evening and weekends, simply show your student ID card when ordering.
Summer is the time when you can throw off the shackles of academia, breath easy and enjoy that well earned break. But what did you get up too? Lisa Hogan asked around. “I have been collecting autographs and managed to get Mark Ronson’s after his gig at the Carling Academy in Newcastle.” Josh Huntley, 19, Gateshead (Geography)
“I have been exploring doing nothing.” George Shaw, 19, Jarrow (Journalism)
“I went back home to Germany to holiday with family and friends.” Ulrike Grasselt, 26, Germany (International Management)
To win the Big Apple trip please fill in
“I have been working a lot and I went home to see my family and friends.” Zoe Darlington, 21, Telford (Dance top up)
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“I have been hard at work writing my dissertation all summer.” Issa Abdulrahaem, 39, Nigeria (MSc Human Resource Management)
“I have been fired three times! And I have travelled all over the UK on the mega bus!” Faye Lewis, 22, Newcastle/London (MA Journalism)
“I’ve been working really hard on my dissertation, missing out on the British summer.” Matthew Young, 22, Teesside (Journalism)
“I went back to Germany for a much needed break and now I am finishing off my dissertation.” Franèiska Vogt, 26, Germany (MSc Cultural Tourism Development)
“I have been working part-time and spending all of my wages on gadgets and games.” James Steel, 19, Guildford (Media Production)
Left - Right: Josh Huntley, George Shaw, Issa Abdulrahaem, Faye Lewis, Matthew Young
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www.fuse.sunderland.ac.uk [email protected] Issue 1 2008/09
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
HUNGOVER STUNTMEN
STORIES OF SUMMER WIN! WIN! WIN! A HOLIDAY FOR 2 IN NEW YORK + 2 F R E E A N N U A L PA S S E S F O R C A M P U S S U N D E R L A N D T O B E W O N
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Welcome WELCOME to FUSE, the University’s new student magazine, which will bring you all the news from the university, the city, the region and the wider world.
The magazine will carry a range of news and features, including sport, current affairs, entertainment, travel, job vacancies, discounts and competitions. FUSE’s main edition will be online at www.fuse.sunderland.ac.uk There will also be three hard copy versions a year, around September, January and May. The idea behind FUSE is to make sure you are aware of everything that’s going on at the university – be it university news, student news or anything else important to you. One of the key features of the electronic version will be the feedback button on the site and a range of FAQs to answer questions you may have. The amount of feedback will no doubt be huge and varied and we will obviously be unable to reply to every comment. However, we aim to deal with issues that have a groundswell of opinion. With FUSE being for you and about you we would be delighted if at least some of it was written by you. Anyone who would like to find out more about contributing to FUSE can email us at [email protected]
Contents Building for the future.............................. 4 & 5 Erol plays it cool in City of Angels....................6 & 7 Campus comes to town........ 8 & 9 Designers aim sky high........
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World champion athlete on the starting blocks...........
11
Grand Theft Auto....................
12
Profile...................................
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No hangover for stuntmen.......................14 & 15 Uni news...............................
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Miami ink in Sunderland.......
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It’s a win win situation...........
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Summer uncovered...............
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Building for the future Work on the ‘new’ £75m City Campus is well under way, as you’ve no doubt seen.. The multi-million pound development will dramatically change the face of the campus and offer one of the best student experiences around. Plans include an iconic sports and recreation centre, high quality hotel and conferencing, new student accommodation, new University Square, widespread landscaping and traffic calming. This follows on from the successful redevelopment work already carried out on the City Campus – particularly at The Gateway, Murray Library and Priestman.
The flagship of the new development is CitySpace, which you can see being built on the old Wearmouth site, due for completion September 2009. The £11m sports centre will have a six-badminton court sports hall, 70 station fitness suite, sports massage and injuries centre, multipurpose room, indoor climbing wall, retail, social, catering, leisure and exhibition spaces.
University Sport Sunderland will be based in the new building, increasing its ability to help provide expertise to the University’s own elite athletes, Olympians and the region’s professional sportspeople. The new centre will also be a strong addition to the university’s support for world athletes after being chosen as a Pre-Olympic Training Provider for the 2012 London Games. But above all CitySpace is for staff and students to use daily – whether for serious or social sport, recreation or social gathering. Later phases in the ‘new’ City Campus include plans for a 200 bed high-quality hotel and conferencing facility and a 400-bed student accommodation block. There are also future improvement and refurbishment plans for St. Peter’s Campus.
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Erol plays it cool in City of Angels
As Jobs go they don’t come much cooler than this. Media graduate Erol Tekkanat has landed a job in LA as a Cool Hunter- yes, you heard right, a Cool Hunter! The Finnish graduate has been employed by LA communications group Look-Look to scour the underground scenes and find out what and who are making waves. Erol, from Helsinki, said: “I’m researching the internet, popular and underground media, publications etc, also doing research with young people.”
Three Turkeys to open global festival
Erol Tekkanat
The 22-year-old saw Look-Look during a documentary and after contacting them began writing for the company’s website and magazine. Look-Look quickly realised Erol’s potential and offered him the summer internship. He adds: “This is a one in a million break for me.”
Keeping on the cool theme - award winning singer Adele recently used Sunderland graduates Ben Edson and Darren Jackson to help make her most recent video ‘Cold Shoulder’.
One of the world’s top animation festivals will be opened by a film created by 20 students on the uni’s BA and MA Animation courses. Gary and the Three Turkeys opens the world-renowned Bradford Animation festival in November. The film, which features the voice of movie legend Brian Blessed, has been chosen to open the festival ahead of major animation studios such as Aardmans, Disney and Pixar. Kam-Li Cheng and Ross Philips, who both worked on Gary and the Three Turkeys have been making a name for themselves
Kam-Li’s work has been short-listed for an award in the SIGGRAPH 2008 animation festival, in Los Angeles, alongside animations such as the Golden Compass, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Kung Fu Panda. Ross recently worked on a commission by leading record label Ninja Tunes after scooping top spot at the Radar Awards. He produced a music video for Hip Hop soul group The Heavy. The Bradford Animation Festival takes place at the National Media Museum Bradford between November 12-15.
The former model making and design students work for London based ice sculptors Duncan Hamilton and were asked by Adele’s team to sculpt her face for her second single. The video featured the singer in a room with lifesized ice sculptures of a man and a woman, which slowly melt as the song progresses. The final shot of the video was a perfect replica of Adele’s face. The sculpting pair have travelled the world, working for a string of celebs, among them Sir Elton John.
Kam-Li Cheng
Sculptures by Ben Edson and Darren Jackson
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CAMPUS comes to town
Win a trip for two to the Big Apple
With the closure of Manor Quay last year, many believed that the Sunderland student experience would not be the same again. But thanks to Scottish entrepreneur Carlo Citti that’s all about to change. Lisa Hogan caught up with him.
‘Campus’ is offering two people the chance to sample life in New York – the best city on the planet. You can win flights and accommodation in the ‘city that never sleeps’ by just picking up a pen.
Carlo’s venues in Glasgow are a huge hit with students in the happening Scottish city, and now he is bringing his growing brand ‘Campus’ to Sunderland.
But wait! That’s not all. Also up for grabs are two free year passes for
Campus Sunderland- giving you unlimited free access to some of the best nights in the city. To win either of these top prizes all you have to do is fill in the form on page 18 and take it to Campus at Manor Quay. You’ll no doubt be going down anyway for a look round!
Manor Quay has undergone a vibrant new makeover in readiness to play host to top acts as well as a raft of celebrities. The venue will also offer a range of themed nights and will open during the day as an American style bar and diner. In the first three months alone ‘Campus’ will host the Hungover Stuntmen, Zane Lowe, Scott Mills and Ricky Tomlinson, as well as an 80s roller disco and beach party. Carlo says: “It’s full steam ahead for ‘Campus’ in Sunderland from September. We have some top line ups and events throughout the year for Sunderland. With our themed nights and games ‘Campus’ has something for everyone. One of our most popular nights is called Student Idol and a Glasgow student recently won £10,000. “As well as seven nights of entertainment we will be open during the day with our American style menu and our free bus will run until 3am every night taking students home safely.” “The benefits of having a student only venue are instant and we can give something back to those who appreciate it the most. We thrive on creating a good time for all students and the feedback has been exceptional.” Manor Quay has been the bastion of student nightlife for over ten years now but its recent closure meant students had to look elsewhere – not anymore!
Carlo adds: “I was told that there was an opportunity in Sunderland through Manor Quay and I came down to talk to the University about it. I got on with the staff and the Students’ Union so well that we struck a deal straight away.” ‘Campus’ in Glasgow is currently the busiest student venue in the city. It holds up to 1,000 people and recently hosted acts such as The Streets, Roy Walker and held a Baywatch party. Given the line up it seems it won’t be long before ‘Campus’ in Sunderland will be packing them in.
Up and coming events at ‘Campus’:
September Dave Benson Philips “Get your own back” 80’s Roller Disco Hungover Stuntmen and Little Comets N-Trance school disco
For more information on ‘Campus’ go to: www.barcampus.co.uk www.bebo.com/Campussunderland www.myspace.com/campussunderland
October Ricky Tomlinson Lee Ryan - Blue Toad Fish - Neighbours Matt Willis – Busted November Scott Mills Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe
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Steve relishes new challenge Paul Mann and Dani Brown
Paul and Dani aim sky high Media giant Sky is ‘over the moon’ with advertising and design graduates Paul Mann and Dani Brown after creating a very impressive ad campaign. The pair, now working for London ad agency Proximity, came up with a very clever campaign to help Sky target the 55+ market. They used historical and nostalgic TV images of events like the moon landing to make the connection with the target audience. Dani said: “Sky wanted us to reach that audience and encourage them to use Sky services and products. We felt that using a
Steve Cram, one of the world’s greatest athletes, was installed as the University’s new Chancellor this year.
timeline incorporating historic events such as the moon landing appealed to the age range the best.”
Steve is one of the region’s most high profile figures and will be a great asset in supporting students and the university.
Paul 22, and Dani, 20, entered the Young Creative Network Awards and now their work will appear in this year’s edition of ‘The Book’, the advertising bible for the UK which showcases some of the best advertising and design talent in the country.
He has a 25 year relationship with the University – graduating from here with a sports studies degree in 1983, receiving an honorary award three years later and becoming President of the Alumni Association in 1994.
Sky said: “Using nostalgic images for the audience and the stage of life that they’re in and role that Sky can play was just what the brief was asking for.”
Steve set world records in the 1500 metres, 2000 metres and the mile; won the 1500 metres gold medal at the 1983 World Championships and the 1500 metres silver medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Steve is now the BBC’s chief athletics commentator and Chairman of the English Institute for Sport. He said: “I’m delighted and honoured to have been asked to accept the post of Chancellor. I am passionate about the North-East, Sunderland and education and this will give me a wonderful opportunity to combine all three.”
“Steve is a very special guy and someone who commands enormous respect. He will grow and develop a tremendous reputation amongst university chancellors as someone who represents the very best of what a modern university can offer.” Lord Puttnam (former Chancellor)
“I can’t think of a better person to take on the role of Chancellor. Every bit of Steve’s DNA is North-East, but he has a global perspective. He understands the values of sport, culture and education.“ Lord (Sebastian) Coe
“He will do a wonderful job for the university. He will not only be a great figurehead, he is someone who is genuinely passionate about education and its potential.” Tony Blair
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Grand Theft Auto could help find us leaders
Where you from? East Herrington, Sunderland.
What are you studying? I’ve just finished a Primary Education 3-11 years with QTS status. What’s was the course like? The course was four years in length and involved learning and improving your subject knowledge, breaking down information and teaching methods and also practical placements in schools. We have one placement each year for 12 weeks.
Chris examined games such as Halo, Call of Duty, and Grand Theft Auto to look at how these games can become a powerful learning and communication tool. The 22-year-old said: “A lot of research has shown a link between aggression and video games. However, these studies always took children and exposed them to violent video games intended for adults. My research found that these games help to develop skills such as team work and spacial and coordination skills.
“Team objective based games require a lot of communication between players to allow them to complete objectives, and playing such games can improve these skills and potentially help develop leadership skills.”
Rachel Manley, 22
Where do you live? Ashbrooke, Sunderland.
Psychology graduate Chris Whitehead has won a top prize for his research into the positive effects of violent video games.
“Games like Call of Duty and even Grand Theft Auto have the potential to become a powerful learning tool. My research found that these games help develop skills.
Profile
Was uni life what you expected? Living at home while studying, I didn’t expect to have the typical ‘party’ student life. I was wrong! I made new friends and took advantage of many a cheap student night as well as enjoying my course.
Margareth cuts it at the top PhD student Margareth Troli is among the cream of the UK’s glass artists after winning the Coburger Glass Prize. Magareth beat off 80 other glass artists to win the final prize, which was voted for online by 1,500 glass professionals. The artwork is called Prohibited Articles, and is based on a list that was distributed after 9/11 of every item that was banned from taking on a plane.
What’s good about uni? It’s the first time, really, that you are studying what you actually want to. At school or college there are always subjects which you don’t like. When you go to uni you choose your course based on what you want to do for the rest of your life, so you’re interested which is often half the battle. What would you change about uni? Nothing. Perhaps I’d like to have worked a bit harder in the first year but I got a 2:1 so it obviously didn’t matter that much! How involved were you in the social side of uni life? Quite involved, however, final year doesn’t really allow you to socialise. What made you choose Sunderland? It’s one of the best uni’s for Primary Teaching.
Rachel Manley
Are you looking forward to graduation? I have had my graduation and it was brilliant! A real chance to celebrate formally for all your hard work with everyone on your course. Proper recognition that you’ve achieved a degree – which is massive! Where do you see yourself in five years? I’ve just got my first job as a teacher in Seaham. Coordinating a subject is one goal. I’ll be teaching until I retire now – I love it! But I hope to have more responsibility by then. What lasting memories of Sunderland will you take with you? I still live with a Sunderland student so I am reminded of university life everyday. I loved the student lifestyle but I am now happy I am a qualified teacher and I can now do the job that I have always wanted to do because of my degree and experiences at Sunderland.
Was it the right choice? Certainly. Other local universities have been massively criticised for their course compared to the BEd at Sunderland. Margareth Troli
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No hangover for stuntmen In today’s indie-saturated world it’s not very often that a band stands out and makes you think, damn! these guys are good - Hungover Stuntmen are having that affect on people, as Lisa Hogan found out.
The four North-Easterners - three of which are University of Sunderland graduates - have worked with some of the best producers around and supported among others the Modfather himself – Paul Weller.
Iain Anderson
“We’ve been very lucky, living out some real dreams. Meeting some of our heroes has been unbelievable - we never thought it would happen to us!”
Craig Oxberry
Hungover Stuntmen are Iain Anderson Bass/Vox, Stu Ridley - Guitar/Vox, Craig Oxberry (Oxy) - Drums/Vox and James Haselhurst - Guitar/Vox. They’ve been described as ‘just awesome’ by Radio 1’s Zane Lowe and with their hard hitting single ‘Inside Out’ and much anticipated album ‘Blame the BBC’ gaining increasing exposure the band are turning heads – including those belonging to Roger Daltrey, Mike Joyce and Suggs. With the help of Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor their new album has been a hit with critics. Coming out of Sunderland and Durham, the band was formed in 2003. “We came together in fits and starts. James and I met as teenagers playing in bands in Durham,” explains Iain. “We were writing together, singing harmonies up and down the country. This carried through to college where I met Oxy who became our drummer, after he came to one of our gigs in a wonderfully drunken state loudly declaring he was way better than our then drummer…which of course he was!
Iain, Stu and Oxy all graduated with BA (Hons) Music here at the uni. Adds Iain: “My degree allowed me time to establish myself as a writer and dedicated musician. It also helped with the band’s progression as some of the course modules helped me to use the band as a project in one way or another.” The Stuntmen’s reputation grew further this summer when they where chosen to be band in residence at the legendary Ibiza Rocks Hotel. “It was excellent, we loved every minute of it,” says Oxy. Since arriving home the band has been recording demos, working on new material and building on what has been quite a remarkable couple of years. Most bands try for years in the slim hope that they can play with legends such as Weller and Ocean Colour Scene’s Steve Cradock but the Stuntmen didn’t need to. They were invited to support Weller at his gig in Newcastle after he heard a demo. Cradock raved on about the boys to fellow band members so much that they asked the Stuntmen to support them on tour. With people such as that for friends, and critics and fans alike waxing lyrical, it seems the sky’s the limit for the North-East foursome.
“Stu came through Oxy, it turns out they had similar teenage antics as James and I, playing round Sunderland in bands together. And voilà we got together.”
The Hungover Stuntmen will be playing at Manor Quay September 26, 2008 and will be supported by fellow local lads ‘Little Comets’. For more information go on to www.sunderlandsu.co.uk Stu Ridley
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Miami ink in Sunderland Uni news Media and Production student Chris Miller has won a TV award for his film about the lives of people in a tattoo parlour.
The University has introduced a new academic structure to ensure it continues to provide strong teaching and support for its students. The process has been led by Professor David Fleming, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). There are two main changes to the original structure – a move from Schools to Faculties has been introduced to help respond to the changing student needs, and a new academic strategy has been produced. In August 2008 the new academic structure was introduced and feedback from academic staff has been very positive. It is felt the new structure will help adapt to the demands of higher education and ensure graduates are well prepared for their chosen careers. The previous structure of five Schools and 13 academic areas has been replaced by four Faculties and 12 new academic departments.
Chris won first prize in the North-East and Cumbria Royal Television Society Awards with his film ‘Inked Up’. Professor David Fleming
The new structure is aimed at helping to deliver our three main aims: • To promote innovative and flexible learning opportunities, responsive to the needs of our diverse students • To provide a high quality academic experience for all our learners with exemplary support in a contemporary learning environment
The 21-year-old created his film exploring the tales and tribulations of a local tattoo parlour which he produced, directed and edited – winning him first prize in the Best Student Factual Production. He said: “I had been fascinated by the tattoo community for years. There were
some very odd stories like one woman, a nurse, who really liked the design on the hospital’s redecorated toilet walls, and got it tattooed on to her arm. “People see it as a closed off, even threatening world but in my experience the people are really open and friendly.” Judges said: “Inked Up was engaging throughout with a strong soundtrack, camerawork and content.”
Sunderland film maker hits the heights
• To prepare our students for fulfilling employment and to make a positive contribution to society.
They are: The Faculty of Education and Society Department of Education Department of Social Sciences Department of Culture The Faculty of Business and Law Sunderland Business School Department of Law Centre for Flexible Learning The Faculty of Applied Science Department of Computing, Engineering and Technology Department of Pharmacy, Health and Wellbeing Department of Psychology Department of Sport The Faculty of Arts, Design and Media Department of Arts and Design Department of Media
For more information on the new Faculties contact: The Faculty of Education and Society Sandra Gardiner
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The Faculty of Business and Law Pam Slaughter
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The Faculty of Applied Science Computing & Technology team Applied Sciences – Maureen Old
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The Faculty of Arts, Design and Media Peter Scott x3682
Michael Gardiner
The rarely seen rooftops of Sunderland have led to Michael Gardiner picking up a top award. Michael, who studied Fine Art, won the International AV Festival film award 2008 for his film about the roof tops and skyline of Sunderland.
The 25-year-old said: “The theme of the competition was ‘Broadcast’, so I started looking at the city that exists above people’s head – a city of satellite dishes and telephone wires. It’s a world of constant conversation and broadcast, which most of us never even think about.”
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Win! Win! Win! Summer uncovered WIN! WIN! WIN! - the UK’s only Bridge Bungee Jump!
WIN! WIN! WIN! – a meal for 2 at one of Sunderland’s favourite restaurants
Thanksdarling.com are offering you the experience of a lifetime - but it’s not for the fainthearted!
Eauzone Café Bar, in the lovely setting of Sunniside, is offering Sunderland students the chance to eat there for free. Eauzone is offering two prizes of a meal for two on Thursday, October 2 and Thursday, November 6.
Leap from the UK’s only operating bridge bungee jump - 160 feet drop from the iconic Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough – it’s a experience you will never forget. To win, simply answer this question: The world’s highest commercial bungee jump (720 ft) featured in the opening scene of the James Bond film Goldeneye - but where does the jump take place? Email your answers to [email protected] by Friday, October 31. The winning entry will be chosen at random from the correct entries.
To win, simply answer this question: The ozone layer was discovered in 1913 by two French physicists – name them. Email your answers to [email protected] by Friday, September 26. The two winning entries will be chosen at random from the correct entries. Eauzone are also offering a 10 per cent student discount on food on any weekday evening and weekends, simply show your student ID card when ordering.
Summer is the time when you can throw off the shackles of academia, breath easy and enjoy that well earned break. But what did you get up too? Lisa Hogan asked around. “I have been collecting autographs and managed to get Mark Ronson’s after his gig at the Carling Academy in Newcastle.” Josh Huntley, 19, Gateshead (Geography)
“I have been exploring doing nothing.” George Shaw, 19, Jarrow (Journalism)
“I went back home to Germany to holiday with family and friends.” Ulrike Grasselt, 26, Germany (International Management)
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“I have been working a lot and I went home to see my family and friends.” Zoe Darlington, 21, Telford (Dance top up)
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“I have been hard at work writing my dissertation all summer.” Issa Abdulrahaem, 39, Nigeria (MSc Human Resource Management)
“I have been fired three times! And I have travelled all over the UK on the mega bus!” Faye Lewis, 22, Newcastle/London (MA Journalism)
“I’ve been working really hard on my dissertation, missing out on the British summer.” Matthew Young, 22, Teesside (Journalism)
“I went back to Germany for a much needed break and now I am finishing off my dissertation.” Franèiska Vogt, 26, Germany (MSc Cultural Tourism Development)
“I have been working part-time and spending all of my wages on gadgets and games.” James Steel, 19, Guildford (Media Production)
Left - Right: Josh Huntley, George Shaw, Issa Abdulrahaem, Faye Lewis, Matthew Young
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