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This time around we’re showing off our co-working space at Hope Street Xchange, which has everything solo workers need to get started. Situated on our sixth floor, the space benefits from modern décor and stunning views of Sunderland City Centre, including the Empire Theatre and Sunderland Minister. Each hotdesker has their own desk set up […]

As part of the University of Sunderland’s drive to support student and graduate venture creation, the Entrepreneurial Development team are seeking established tenants to mentor student and graduate businesses. The nascent businesses have been provided with funding from an accelerator fund and are ready to take their enterprise to the next level, with the help

This September is becoming Steptember as the Hope Street Xchange and St Peter’s Gate teams are challenging themselves to support the If U Care Share Foundation’s ‘Inside Out’ campaign. September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day and everyone at Hope Street Xchange and St Peter’s Gate is encouraged to mark the day by wearing an

On Friday 31 July we’ll be hosting a get together at Hope Street Xchange. This is a very inclusive and very casual event where we’d really love everyone to make time and come see the team and your fellow tenants. Pizza, beer, and soft drinks are on us. We’ll have our new games on display

Remember those summer days of your youth, playing games in the sun? Well Hope Street Xchange is bringing back retro summer fun with larger than life games dotted around the building. We have Connect 4, Kerplunk, and Tetris Tumble as great ways to break out of the routine and engage in some semi-competitive play. If

This month, we’re throwing the tenant spotlight on Dataknead Ltd, a Hope Street Xchange tech company #StartedatSunderland by University of Sunderland Alumnus, Julius Onyancha. A cutting-edge start-up which seeks to empower organisations with IT solutions, Dataknead was founded on a simple but persistent observation that while data is everywhere, organisations are struggling to translate that

St Peter’s Gate and Hope Street Xchange staff and tenants united in support of World Autism Acceptance Week 2026 in April with a goal of clocking up 300 miles. We’re delighted to say that this target was well and truly smashed. Thanks to everyone’s support, we raised over £1,000 for National Autistic Society along the

Tucked within our vibrant professional hub at Hope Street Xchange, this newly-decorated two-person office blends modern finishes with a calm, professional aesthetic. The aim was to use a soft neutral colour palette to create a relaxed, yet focused environment, with sleek design details to add a touch of class. Compact, yet thoroughly designed, we have

This month we held an Innovation Challenge, which saw students come together from Computer Science and Engineering disciplines to collaborate and solve real-world business challenges linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (outlined here: THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development).  The Innovation Challenge is a new entrepreneurial experience for students. The event created a platform for multi-disciplinary collaboration and the opportunity

Hope Street Xchange has a brand new flex – on Monday 9 March we’re opening up Spinout, a wellness and strength room. Located in room 106, this is a space kitted out with fitness equipment such as spin bikes and weights which is free to use for all building tenants.

Open during reception hours, this is a private space tucked away in the building designed to support tenants who want to get away from their desks and focus on strength, mindfulness, and recovery.