Student life

Food

The University catering team offer a varied menu for students across our campuses. This includes low-cost options for breakfast, lunch, and snacks to grab as you go about your day.

We are also part of the Too Good to Go initiative, aiming to tackle food wastage and provide affordable food for those who need it. Download the app to sign up and check availability of food from our City Studio throughout the week. Food parcels are available on a first-come first-serve basis.

To keep updated with menu options and discounted food, use the find out more button below. 

Water fountains and microwaves on campus

Eating out regularly can be costly. We’ve provided microwaves at both of our Sunderland campuses so you can bring your own food to heat up. The microwaves can be found: 

• City Campus, Murray Library first floor, cafe-style seating area opposite to the entrance. 

• St Peters Campus, Prospect Library, ground floor next to the vending machines (riverside entrance). 

Free water fountains are located across our campuses for you to refill bottles. The water fountains can be found: 

• City Campus, CitySpace ground floor, adjacent to the toilets.  

• City Campus, Murray Library, first floor, adjacent to vending machines. 

• St Peters Campus, Prospect Library, first floor, next to the toilets at the end of the corridor once you have entered the library via the gates.  

Space to study

Our learning spaces provide a safe, warm environment to study, with flexible opening times. Whether you need a quiet place to work, or a space for group study – you will find it in our libraries. Our study areas and PC clusters can be used on a first-come, first-served basis. We have a range of individual study rooms which can be booked in advance. 

Free WiFi

Students can access free WiFi across our campuses, keeping you connected whether you’re studying or socialising. Log into the eduroam network using your student username and password. 

Wifinity is available for students staying in our university accommodation. Visit SharePoint for to access our help guide.

Laptop Loans

Technology can be expensive. We’re here to help you get the most from your studies with our laptop loan scheme. University laptops can be borrowed from one of the lapsafes located in our Library spaces and the Gateway Building, level 2, City Campus. For instructions on how to loan a laptop and availability at each of our lapsafes, click the link below. 

SU Buddies

New to the city of Sunderland? Starting university can feel nerve-wracking, but having a Buddy can make all the difference in helping you to begin your university journey! 

Your SU advice

Need academic advice? Your SU advice service is an impartial team of trained and experienced advisors, who can provide free, confidential, and non-judgemental advice on a range of academic issues.