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Issue 1 2008/09

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

HUNGOVER STUNTMEN

STORIES OF SUMMER

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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.
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The magazine will carry a range of news
and features, including sport, current
affairs, entertainment,
Contents
travel, job vacancies,
discounts and competitions. Building for
the future.............................. 4 & 5
FUSE’s main edition will be
online at www.fuse.sunderland.ac.uk
Erol plays it cool
There will also be three hard copy in City of Angels....................6 & 7
versions a year, around September,
January and May. Campus comes to town........ 8 & 9
The idea behind FUSE is to make sure Designers aim sky high........ 10
you are aware of everything that’s going
on at the university – be it university World champion athlete
news, student news or anything else on the starting blocks........... 11
important to you.
Grand Theft Auto.................... 12
One of the key features of the electronic
version will be the feedback button on Profile................................... 13
the site and a range of FAQs to answer
questions you may have. The amount of No hangover
feedback will no doubt be huge and for stuntmen.......................14 & 15
varied and we will obviously be unable
Uni news............................... 16
to reply to every comment. However, we
aim to deal with issues that have a Miami ink in Sunderland....... 17
groundswell of opinion.
It’s a win win situation........... 18
With FUSE being for you and about
you we would be delighted if at least Summer uncovered............... 19
some of it was written by you. Anyone
who would like to find out more about
contributing to FUSE can email us at
fuseeditor@sunderland.ac.uk
FUSE is published by the University of
Sunderland’s Communications Team
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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.
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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, multi-
purpose 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!
Three Turkeys to open global festival
The Finnish graduate has been employed by LA
communications group Look-Look to scour the underground One of the world’s top animation festivals Kam-Li’s work has been short-listed for an
scenes and find out what and who are making waves. will be opened by a film created by 20 award in the SIGGRAPH 2008 animation
Erol, from Helsinki, said: “I’m researching the internet, students on the uni’s BA and MA festival, in Los Angeles, alongside
popular and underground media, publications etc, also Erol Tekkanat Animation courses. animations such as the Golden Compass,
doing research with young people.” Harry Potter and the Order of the
Gary and the Three Turkeys opens the
The 22-year-old saw Look-Look during a documentary and after contacting them Phoenix and Kung Fu Panda.
world-renowned Bradford Animation
began writing for the company’s website and magazine. Look-Look quickly realised festival in November. The film, which Ross recently worked on a commission by
Erol’s potential and offered him the summer internship. He adds: “This is a one in a features the voice of movie legend Brian leading record label Ninja Tunes after
million break for me.” Blessed, has been chosen to open the scooping top spot at the Radar Awards.
festival ahead of major animation studios He produced a music video for Hip Hop
such as Aardmans, Disney and Pixar. soul group The Heavy.
Kam-Li Cheng and Ross Philips, who both The Bradford Animation Festival takes
Keeping on the cool theme - award winning singer Adele recently used
worked on Gary and the Three Turkeys place at the National Media Museum
Sunderland graduates Ben Edson and Darren Jackson to help make
have been making a name for themselves Bradford between November 12-15.
her most recent video ‘Cold Shoulder’.
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 life-
sized 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.
Kam-Li Cheng
The sculpting pair have travelled
the world, working for a
string of celebs, among
them Sir Elton John.

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 ‘Campus’ is offering two people the Campus Sunderland- giving you
last year, many believed that the chance to sample life in New York – unlimited free access to some of the
Sunderland student experience the best city on the planet. You can best nights in the city.
would not be the same again.
win flights and accommodation in
But thanks to Scottish entrepreneur To win either of these top prizes all
the ‘city that never sleeps’ by just
Carlo Citti that’s all about to change. you have to do is fill in the form on
Lisa Hogan caught up with him. picking up a pen.
page 18 and take it to Campus at
Carlo’s venues in Glasgow are a huge hit with But wait! That’s not all. Also up for Manor Quay. You’ll no doubt be
students in the happening Scottish city, and now grabs are two free year passes for going down anyway for a look round!
he is bringing his growing brand ‘Campus’
to Sunderland.

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
Carlo adds: “I was told that there was an
‘Campus’ has something for everyone. One of
our most popular nights is called Student Idol and
opportunity in Sunderland through Manor Quay Up and coming events at ‘Campus’:
and I came down to talk to the University about
a Glasgow student recently won £10,000.
it. I got on with the staff and the Students’ Union
“As well as seven nights of entertainment we will so well that we struck a deal straight away.”
be open during the day with our American style September October
‘Campus’ in Glasgow is currently the busiest
menu and our free bus will run until 3am every
night taking students home safely.”
student venue in the city. It holds up to 1,000 Dave Benson Philips - Ricky Tomlinson
people and recently hosted acts such as
“Get your own back” Lee Ryan - Blue
“The benefits of having a student only venue are The Streets, Roy Walker and held a Baywatch
party. Given the line up it seems it won’t be long 80’s Roller Disco Toad Fish - Neighbours
instant and we can give something back to those
who appreciate it the most. We thrive on creating before ‘Campus’ in Sunderland will be packing Hungover Stuntmen and Little Comets Matt Willis – Busted
a good time for all students and the feedback has them in. N-Trance school disco Zane Lowe
been exceptional.”
November
For more information on ‘Campus’ go to: Scott Mills
Manor Quay has been the bastion of student
www.barcampus.co.uk Zane Lowe
nightlife for over ten years now but its recent
closure meant students had to look elsewhere – www.bebo.com/Campussunderland
not anymore! www.myspace.com/campussunderland

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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
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timeline incorporating historic events such
as the moon landing appealed to the age
range the best.”
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.
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 Cram, one of the world’s greatest athletes, was installed
as the University’s new Chancellor this year.
Steve is one of the region’s most high
profile figures and will be a great asset
in supporting students and the university.
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.
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.”
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Steve relishes
new challenge
“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
Psychology graduate Chris
Whitehead has won a top
prize for his research into
the positive effects of violent
video games.
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.
“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.
“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.”
Margareth Troli
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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.
Profile
Rachel Manley, 22
Where you from?
East Herrington, Sunderland.
Where do you live?
Ashbrooke, 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.
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 Rachel Manley
advantage of many a cheap student night as
well as enjoying my course.
Are you looking forward to graduation?
What’s good about uni?
I have had my graduation and it was brilliant!
It’s the first time, really, that you are studying
A real chance to celebrate formally for all your
what you actually want to. At school or
college there are always subjects which you
hard work with everyone on your course.
Proper recognition that you’ve achieved a
don’t like. When you go to uni you choose
degree – which is massive!
your course based on what you want to do for
the rest of your life, so you’re interested which Where do you see yourself in five years?
is often half the battle. I’ve just got my first job as a teacher in
Seaham. Coordinating a subject is one goal.
What would you change about uni?
I’ll be teaching until I retire now – I love it!
Nothing. Perhaps I’d like to have worked a bit
But I hope to have more responsibility by then.
harder in the first year but I got a 2:1 so it
obviously didn’t matter that much! What lasting memories of Sunderland will you
take with you?
How involved were you in the social side
I still live with a Sunderland student so I am
of uni life?
reminded of university life everyday. I loved
Quite involved, however, final year doesn’t
the student lifestyle but I am now happy I am
really allow you to socialise.
a qualified teacher and I can now do the job
What made you choose Sunderland? that I have always wanted to do because of
It’s one of the best uni’s for Primary Teaching. 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.
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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
Iain Anderson
Modfather himself – Paul Weller.
Hungover Stuntmen are Iain Anderson -
Bass/Vox, Stu Ridley - Guitar/Vox, Craig
“We’ve been very lucky, living out some real Oxberry (Oxy) - Drums/Vox and James
Haselhurst - Guitar/Vox.
dreams. Meeting some of our heroes has
They’ve been described as ‘just awesome’ by
been unbelievable - we never thought
Radio 1’s Zane Lowe and with their hard
it would happen to us!” hitting single ‘Inside Out’ and much
anticipated album ‘Blame the BBC’ gaining
increasing exposure the band are turning
heads – including those belonging to Roger
Craig Oxberry 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

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Uni news
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.
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
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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
• To prepare our students for fulfilling
employment and to make a positive
contribution to society.
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 x 2752
Applied Sciences – Maureen Old x2219
The Faculty of Arts, Design and Media
Peter Scott x3682
Miami ink in
Sunderland
Media and Production student Chris Miller has won a TV award
for his film about the lives of people in a tattoo parlour.
Chris won first prize in the North-East some very odd stories like one woman, a
and Cumbria Royal Television Society nurse, who really liked the design on the
Awards with his film ‘Inked Up’. hospital’s redecorated toilet walls, and
got it tattooed on to her arm.
The 21-year-old created his film exploring
the tales and tribulations of a local tattoo “People see it as a closed off, even
parlour which he produced, directed and threatening world but in my experience
edited – winning him first prize in the the people are really open and friendly.”
Best Student Factual Production.
Judges said: “Inked Up was engaging
He said: “I had been fascinated by the throughout with a strong soundtrack,
tattoo community for years. There were camerawork and content.”
Sunderland film maker hits the heights
Michael Gardiner
The rarely seen rooftops of Sunderland The 25-year-old said: “The theme
have led to Michael Gardiner picking up of the competition was ‘Broadcast’, so I
a top award. started looking at the city that exists
above people’s head – a city of satellite
Michael, who studied Fine Art, won the
dishes and telephone wires. It’s a world
International AV Festival film award
of constant conversation and broadcast,
2008 for his film about the roof tops and
which most of us never even think about.”
skyline of Sunderland.
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Win! Win! Win!
WIN! WIN! WIN! - the UK’s only
Bridge Bungee Jump!
Thanksdarling.com are offering you the
experience of a lifetime - but it’s not for
the fainthearted!
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 fuse@sunderland.ac.uk
by Friday, October 31. The winning entry will
be chosen at random from the correct entries.
To win the Big Apple trip please fill in
Name:
Email:
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WIN! WIN! WIN! – a meal for 2 at one
of Sunderland’s favourite restaurants
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.
To win, simply answer this question:
The ozone layer was discovered in 1913 by
two French physicists – name them.
Email your answers to fuse@sunderland.ac.uk
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 uncovered
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 “I have been fired three times! And I
managed to get Mark Ronson’s after his have travelled all over the UK on the
gig at the Carling Academy in mega bus!”
Newcastle.” Faye Lewis, 22, Newcastle/London
Josh Huntley, 19, Gateshead (Geography) (MA Journalism)
“I have been exploring doing nothing.” “I’ve been working really hard on my
dissertation, missing out on the
George Shaw, 19, Jarrow (Journalism)
British summer.”
“I went back home to Germany to holiday
Matthew Young, 22, Teesside (Journalism)
with family and friends.”
Ulrike Grasselt, 26, Germany “I went back to Germany for a much
(International Management) needed break and now I am finishing off
my dissertation.”
“I have been working a lot and I went
Franèiska Vogt, 26, Germany
home to see my family and friends.”
(MSc Cultural Tourism Development)
Zoe Darlington, 21, Telford (Dance top up)
“I have been working part-time and
“I have been hard at work writing my
spending all of my wages on gadgets
dissertation all summer.”
and games.”
Issa Abdulrahaem, 39, Nigeria
James Steel, 19, Guildford (Media Production)
(MSc Human Resource Management)
Left - Right: Josh Huntley, George Shaw, Issa Abdulrahaem, Faye Lewis, Matthew Young
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