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North East reacts to Thatcher’s death

North East reacts to Thatcher’s death

Jillian Ward explores the reaction to Margaret Thatcher's death in the North East....

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Plagiarism on the fall at UK universities

Plagiarism on the fall at UK universities

Figures from the plagiarism software company 'Turnitin' show a 60% decrease in incidents of cheating. ...

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New artificial pitch for Maiden Castle

New artificial pitch for Maiden Castle

Durham University to receive £500,000 Sport England grant for new pitch....

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University receives lottery grant for Gospels’ visit

University receives lottery grant for Gospels’ visit

The University has received a £487,000 lottery grant ahead of the exhibition of the Lindisfarne Gospels this summer. ...

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Durham success in international debating tournament

Durham success in international debating tournament

Durham outperforms British universities in international debating tournament. ...

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Tickets for Lindisfarne Gospels go on sale

Tickets for Lindisfarne Gospels go on sale

by Harriet Line Tickets for this summer’s exhibition of the Lindisfarne Gospels at Durham University went on sale yesterday, marking St Cuthbert’s...

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Students bribed into completing NSS survey

Students bribed into completing NSS survey

A number of university departments are bribing students into completing this year’s National Student Survey....

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Library students buzzing about 24/7 coffee

Library students buzzing about 24/7 coffee

Since Saturday 9th March, the Bill Bryson Library on the science site and the Queen’s Campus Library are now open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week....

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“My life was parallel to that of a camel”

“My life was parallel to that of a camel”

Sir Don McKinnon reflected on his diplomatic career in a speech at Durham....

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University defends pay of PhD student teachers

University defends pay of PhD student teachers

A report investigating postgraduate employment by universities, released by the National Union of Students, has provoked debate at Durham University....

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