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Penalties for universities who do not improve access

Penalties for universities who do not improve access

Durham University could face fines of up to £500,000 if it fails to admit enough students from deprived backgrounds....

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Deputy Vice-Chancellor departs for new role

Deputy Vice-Chancellor departs for new role

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anthony Forster, has left Durham University to take up the position of Vice-Chancellor at the University of Esse...

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JCR election turnout falling

JCR election turnout falling

A survey of seven colleges based around the main Durham City site has found that over the last three years participation in JCR elections has steadily...

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Going to the polls: Grey College presidential election 2012

Going to the polls: Grey College presidential election 2012

Members of Grey College will be given the opportunity to elect their next JCR President from Sunday the 12th February. Competition is set to be fierce...

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Made in Chelsea stars Hugo and Spencer coming to Durham

Made in Chelsea stars Hugo and Spencer coming to Durham

Made in Chelsea's Hugo and Spencer are coming to Durham, and Palatinate is giving you the chance to win two tickets to their Valentine's Day Extravaga...

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Library extension to be complete by Easter Term

Library extension to be complete by Easter Term

by Tim Perry Building work taking place at Durham University Library will be finished before the start of the Easter term. The eleven million pound e...

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Record-breaking with John Micklethwait at the Durham Union

Record-breaking with John Micklethwait at the Durham Union

The Durham Union society enjoyed record-breaking attendances on January 20th as Editor-in-chief of The Economist, John Micklethwait, was welcomed to ...

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Play equipment removal provokes student anger

Play equipment removal provokes student anger

by Tim Perry The removal of play equipment from a Durham play park has been condemned by Durham students as well as residents. Durham County Council ...

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Attempted attack on student in Claypath

Attempted attack on student in Claypath

A second year student was the victim of an attempted attack as she was chased up Claypath by a man wielding a dangerous object on Tuesday evening....

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Durham led autism research examines ‘inner speech’

Durham led autism research examines ‘inner speech’

A new study into autism finds 'talking things through in your head' could help manage symptoms....

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