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Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's
The University’s impressive riverside campus is within easy reach of both the city and Sunderland’s miles of beautiful beaches. Business, Law, Tourism, Education and Social Sciences are based here, as is the University’s main centre for Computing and Engineering. Media is also taught here, at The David Puttnam Media Centre, which houses a cinema, industry-standard TV studios, lecture halls and the University’s award-winning community radio station,Spark Sunderland.
The riverside is also home to the Northern Centre of Photography, as well as The David Goldman Technology Centre, a high-tech computing environment with strong links to software companies and a constant exchange of ideas and people.
Buildings
Our Sir Tom Cowie Campus is situated right on the riverside of the infamous River Wear. You'll be able to find great spaces
| Building | What's inside |
|---|---|
| Prospect | Prospect is home to our amazing Library as well as the Balcony Cafe, Riverside Cafe and of course our Gateway Enquiries team. You'll also find International Student Support drops ins run from Prospect alongside Centre for Graduate Prospects and Student Support Services appointments where applicable. |
| Interfaith Chaplaincy Centre | Our Interfaith Chapaliancy Centre is a quiet space to study and reflect, whether you follow a faith or not. You can also find prayer rooms, the Faith Library, and LGBTQI+ resource room. |
| David Goldman Technology Centre | The David Goldman Technology Centre is a high-tech computing environment with strong links to software companies and a constant exchange of ideas and people. It's home to our Engineering and Computing courses as well as houses our Library@David Goldman on the top floor. |
| David Puttnam Media Centre | David Puttnam Media Centre is home to our Media based courses. You'll find our cinema as well as state of the art film and TV studio facilities here. You'll also see and hear Spark FM, our award-winning student radio station located inside. |
| Reg Vardy Centre | The Reg Vardy Centre support students our Business, Law and Tourism programmes. Here you'll find a variety of facilities from our law court to bespoke teaching rooms. You'll also find the Atrium Cafe |
| Wearside View | Located on the banks of the iconic River Wear at St Peter’s, the building provides students and academics from the University’sFaculty of Education and Societywith modern classrooms and inspiring social spaces. |
Services
Our services are designed around you. You'll find teams are here to welcome and support you in different ways and at different times throughout your student journey.
| Team | What we offer | Where to find us | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Enquiries | The Gateway is your one-stop shop for all your enquiries. No matter what it is, the team will ensure you get the answers you need. | Upper Floor, Prospect Building | FIND OUT MORE | |
| Centre for Graduate Prospects | The team will be able to help you get career-ready. From their support around finding jobs through vacancy searches and CV and interview support to building your employability skills overall. | Upper Floor, Prospect Building | FIND OUT MORE | |
| International Student Support | International Student Support offers visa, immigration and welfare advice to the international student community and beyond. | Upper Floor, Prospect Building | FIND OUT MORE | |
| Library Services | The Library team is here to support you and help you do your best from your very first week all the way through to your final assignment with their resources and study skills development. | Upper & Lower Floor Prospect Building | FIND OUT MORE | |
| Sunderland Student Law Clinic | The Clinic offers a free and professional service focusing on areas where people may find it difficult to find or afford other legal services. | Reg Vardy Building | FIND OUT MORE | |
| Digital Services | Our Digital Services helpdesk sits alongside our Gateway Enquiries team. They are here to support you with any of your IT issues. | Upper Floor, Prospect Building | FIND OUT MORE |
Study Spaces
We have an array of dedicated study spaces across City Campus. These spaces are open to all students and provide a space to study and browse collections where applicable.
We have a variety of different learning spaces for you to choose from, whether it's throughout the learning space itself, dedicated study rooms or our innovative study booths. You will also have the option to use your own device or one of our computers.
| Space | Learning Spaces | Collections | Interactive Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Library (Prospect Building) | Open floor study desks and a bookable study room. | Exhibition Catalogues, Arts, Architecture, Sculpture, Graphic Arts, Painting, Printmaking, Media, Literature, Education, Social Sciences, Languages, Computing, Engineering, Business, Law, Tourism. | VIEW HERE |
| Library@David Goldman (David Goldman) | Open floor study desks, study booths, group study booths, and bookable study rooms. | Photography, Computer Art, Film, Video, Music, Performing Arts, Literature | VIEW HERE |
Food & Drink
At our Sir Tom Cowie Campus you'll find a variety of inviting spaces to take a moment to relax in with a light bite or larger meal, and better yet, most of these areas have great views of the River Wear!
| Building | What's on offer | |
|---|---|---|
| Balcony Cafe | Prospect | Our Cafes across St Peter's are inviting and comfortable areas for you to enjoy food and drink on campus. They have a fantastic reputation for offering great service and using locally sourced, sustainable ingredients, plus a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. |
| Riverside Cafe | Prospect | |
| Atrium Cafe | Reg Vardy | |
| Wearside Cafe | Wearside View |
