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The demonstration will take place at Palace Green on Saturday 14th May, between 12pm-3pm. Protestors are calling for the Derwentside Immigration Centre to close down immediately.

The new fund will support postgraduate students with the “hidden costs” of academic participation, with grants of up to £750 being made available this academic year.

An application to build a two-storey extension to a house in Whinney Hill led some councillors to claim that the plans would aid the supposed “studentification” of the area.

Durham UCU will vote next week on a deal put forward by the University which includes one-off payments to all staff and a joint statement on pensions cuts. More than 900 students have signed an open letter in recent days calling on the University to ensure the upcoming UCU marking boycott is prevented.

A panel of 11 judges for the UK City of Culture 2025 visited several sites in County Durham this week, to see how the title of City of Culture could benefit the region.

The figures published by the Research Excellence Framework also showed that four subject areas at Durham are ranked in the top five nationally for the overall quality of their research.

In this long read, Ellen Campbell argues that the recent enforcement of calorie-labelled menus shows a lack of care for mental health within UK legislation.

Owen Bell argues that having been found to have broken the Covid-19 laws he created Boris Johnson must resign.

Christian Bland argues the response to the Elizabeth Holmes case has highlighted the failures of the scientific community.

Florence Clifford analyses what a ‘girlboss’ might really stand for and how it might be a false promise.

Amber Vallarino-Law takes a look at the importance of music in a political context both for freedom and suppression.

Jeremy Chang looks at the pressures of finding internships and the difficult process to do so.

Against the backdrop of decades of conflict and internal strife, Mali’s military government welcomed the Russian private military company Wagner Group last year. Matthew Egger examines the group’s disagreeable history and their plans for the African country.

Will we see the Roaring Twenties? Eli Rasmussen looks at how aerospace is evolving with private interests and global politics.

Waseem Mohamed takes a look at grand plans of change from the Saudi Arabian government and assesses criticism that label them a ‘cover-up’.

Will Brown takes a look at Facebook’s recent struggles and how it plans to combat its reputation in an evolving sector.

Ellie Boyden weighs up the West’s current responses to the Ukraine invasion and what world leaders could do better.

As the French presidency enters its fourth month overseeing the council of the European Union, Madeleine Ballay explains what France has done, what it plans to do and what the topic means for President Macron.

Joe Harston reports on a Men’s Football Floodlit Cup victory for Collingwood.

Anna Noble assesses the sanctions posed on Russian and Belarusian athletes by sporting organisations.

“Sport should be a recluse from the strains of geopolitics, not a vector for the dissemination of the ideals of one group or another”: Ben Pawlowski discusses football’s ownership problem in the wake of the Chelsea-Newcastle clash.

“Christian Horner claimed that young girls’ growing interest in the sport is due to ‘good-looking’ drivers”: Duru Akin discusses how women are viewed in F1.

Oliver Jervis considers the future of Tottenham striker Harry Kane with the upcoming transfer window approaching.

Joe Harston looks back on Marcelo Bielsa’s reign as Leeds manager and the effect he had on English football.

Profile speaks to MP Crispin Blunt about his time at Durham, the government’s response to the pandemic, and Partygate

Profile speaks to Sunday Times journalist and Durham alumnus, George Arbuthnott, about Boris Johnson’s leadership, the government’s handling of the pandemic, and myths in journalism

Thomas Hennessy talks to Dr Philip Rushbrook, British governor of St Helena, about societal change, cabbage trees and local democracy

Profile speaks to writer and Guardian columnist Stuart Heritage about his career in journalism, Mission Impossible, and white chocolate coconut bundt cake

Thomas Hennessy talks to Edith Hall about Aristotle, classism in Classics and the meaning of life.

Profile interviews Carla Denyer, the co-leader of the Green Party, about universities, her time at Durham, and
what she would like to achieve as co-leader of the UK’s fastest-growing political party

This undoubtedly ambitious macro-engineering project could have solved Europe’s food and energy problems but was marred by fatal flaws, not least the colonial mindset of its architect.

The international network, directed by Durham University’s Professor Paul Denny, is seeking new funding to continue its vital research into tropical diseases.

With the Digital Markets Act currently under consideration by the European Commission, Patrick Stephens explores its potential impacts.

The world’s largest festival of public science talks will return in-person to three city centre venues this May.

Thomas Bainbridge discusses the relationship between meaning and happiness, according to psychological research

Nuclear power could help the UK to reach net zero carbon emissions and secure energy independence. But where do we put the radioactive waste?

“There was an unspoken dogma to ‘partake’ in this new university life stage through drinking games and big nights out”: Velina Peykova discusses the dangers of excessive drinking and offers an alternative approach to enjoying nights out.

“My body constantly has to fight an invisible battle that it cannot win”: Jami Anderson-Smith clarifies misconceptions of invisible illnesses and offers advice to those who wish to help.

“Looking at education solely in the contexts of graduate employment and economic growth can be problematic”: Tom Harbottle explores what government plans for higher education means for students.

“For me, Easter marks a big change in attitudes.” Josie Sherman looks forward to the Easter break as Epiphany term comes to a close.

“You don’t need to forget in order to move on.” Michelle Leung offers a positive perspective on regret and how we should learn from it.

“International Women’s Day deserves celebration not for one day, but every day.” This International Women’s Day, Pearl Cheng encourages us to celebrate women in our day-to-day lives.

Has your degree ruined your relationship with reading? Holly Downes examines her relationship with books since beginning her degree. Can it be reclaimed?

“We should not view books as tasks to be completed, but as forms of art like any other”. Eleanor Strain offers an insight into the power of re-reading in times of exam stress.

“Re-reading this book is me looking back on my past in a non-critical, loving way”. In Books’ Comfort Reads Series, Sea Pawanrat Vachanavuttivong returns to an old friend, Leigh Badugo’s ‘Six of Crows’.

Is ‘CoHo’ worth the hype? TikTok seems to think so. Jessica Donaldson does a deep dive into what precisely it is that’s made Colleen Hoover so popular and if she’s worth the hype.

“To stumble on this community of readers making videos about books on the Internet was genuinely life-changing for me”. Amy Whitaker elucidates the powers of BookTube and gives her recommendations for top channels.

Emily Mitchell offers her selections of works that diversify the ‘dark academia’ genre.

Three students share their favourite spring vegtables to brighten your plate.

“I came to appreciate the thrill of experimenting in baking as a way to work away my stress.” Food and Drink Editor Nia Kile celebrates the comfort of spring baking.

“Pancakes, while seemingly straightforward, can come in multifarious varieties”: Eve Kirman tells all you need to know about this fabulous, food-centred festival.

Emerson Shams shares his north-south Chinese fusion recipe following Lunar New Year.

Food and Drink Editor Emerson Shams shares his easy to make chocolate bites.

“Granting a place to the ritual of espresso will ensure its protection and, crucially, will maintain its link to Italy.” Food and Drink Editor Nia Kile explores the value of the famous Italian espresso.

“I finally caved and watched ‘Heartstopper’”: Paul Ray gives his personal take on the popularity of the new Netflix series.

“The film above all else is contemplative. Of course, it’s warm and intimate, but at its heart ‘C’mon C’mon’ forces you to project your own lives onto those you witness on screen.”: Sam Dobinson reviews Mike Mills’ ‘C’mon C’mon’.

“Her unscripted testimonies are crafted just as strikingly as those read from her acclaimed novels and essays”: Elizabeth Buckley is fascinated by ‘Joan Didion: The Centre Will Not Hold’.

‘If the man can steal the Declaration of Independence, then he can definitely steal my heart too…’ — Nicholas Lemieux offers a comical review of Nicholas Cage’s expansive career in light of Cineworld’s newest phenomenon, ‘Cagefest’.

“The MCU might start to buckle under its own weight”: Will Brown reviews ‘Moon Knight’ and contends with Marvel’s increasing television output.

“One of the best shows on TV”: Emily Doughty looks back on Taskmaster’s memorable moments and makes predictions for the latest season.

“An energetic, tongue in cheek performance that is colourful and light-hearted: if you go go go go see this show you will not be disappointed.” Molly Knox enjoys BTC’s production of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’.

“The variety of pieces on display not only highlighted each performer distinctly but also enhanced the show in its entirety offering the audience an ideal mix of genres, characters, and scenarios to watch and fall in love with.” Flo Lunnon is most impressed by the Durham Finalist’s Showcase.

“Vicky Jones’s Touch is described as ‘a glorious cocktail of sex and self-discovery’ and was transferred onto the AR stage as a fruity cocktail of masterful acting and laughs”: Louise Coggrave has a great time with Suffragette Theatre Company’s ‘Touch’ by Vicky Jones.

“As a whole, it was a pleasantly bite-sized experience of new and better-known talent.” Ellen Olley enjoys a Night of Voices with Sightline Theatre Company.

“In our long days of rehearsing with different troupe members one by one, with every actor who stepped in the room, the energy of the room transformed” Stage Editor and DST director Saniya Saraf talks about her experience directing the Durham Finalist’s Showcase.

“Wrong Tree’s Blood Wedding is an assured and slick reimagining that showcases some of Durham’s most exciting and experienced talent”: Ellen Olley reviews Wrong Tree Theatre Company’s ‘Blood Wedding’.

“It was one of the best experiences of my time in Durham.”: Grace Jessop and Anna Johns chat to model Chris Newton about his DUCFS experience.

“The hidden beauty of such items form their appeal.”: Erin Waks explores her relationship with lingerie.

“The face that never ages”: Grace Jessop discusses the worrying rise in the use of Botox amongst young women.

“Since the late 2010s, models have undoubtedly gained a larger presence in popular culture.”: Valeria Prado-Benavides asks who are the most iconic models of the 2020s.

“The second season of Euphoria is officially back on the air.”: Katerina Panayiotou explores the series’ iconic fashion.

Deputy Sport Editor Mary Atkinson looks at the business side of F1 and fashion as a sponsorship opportunity for the sport.

Visual Arts contributors discuss a selection of paintings which epitomise spring.

Ælfred Hillman delves into the implications of housing digitalised versions of some of the world’s most acclaimed masterpieces.

“They reveal something far more poignant than any display of pomp and power ever can.” Ælfred Hillman discusses modern royal portraits in the final part of this series.

“There is a huge advantage to exhibiting objects in historical context.” Hugo T. Millard delves into the ethical implications of ‘stealing’ artefacts.

“The brightness of her facial expression encapsulates feelings of safety, desire and, above all, love.” Visual Arts contributors contemplate love’s meaning in art.

“We are given a lonely father’s gaze, demanding our empathy.” Ælfred Hillman delves into the most awe-inspiring portraits of the royal family.

“Brockhampton’s penultimate concert, the culmination of a half-decade’s work” Dite Bagdonaite reviews Brockhampton’s concert at the O2 Academy in Brixton.

“Drenched in warm atmospheric lighting and surrounded by an abundance of plants and greenery, its intimate ambience would prove to be the perfect setting.” Henry Bashford reviews Jazz Society’s first After Hours gig of the year.

‘Facing the Music’, the series in which we introduce Durham University’s music societies. In this instalment, DUPO lets us in on what they have to offer.

‘Facing the Music’, the series in which we introduce Durham University’s music societies. In this instalment, DUBB tells what they have to offer.

Join Music Editor Annabelle Bulag and these LGBTQ+ artists on a self-love journey.

“British Nu-Jazz remains to be fully embraced, or perhaps discovered, by its progenitors.” Peter Hipkin introduces the London Nu-Jazz scene.

“That dares love twice as much as venus”: Laura Gibbs shares her experiences of bisexual womanhood in this powerful poem.

Eleanor Tait talks Mother’s day, daffodils and being a daughter in this candid prose.

‘How could something be so painful and so bright’ — on International Women’s Day, Molly Knox beautifully explores her own relationship with menstruation and her body.

Who says the season of love has to end in February? Matthew Ainley’s short story celebrates a moment between lovers.

‘Figuring out my thoughts that fly with rose tinted glasses’
Charlie Williamson delves into the hazy world of love sickness in this quirky poem.

Colour, music, art and nature combine in this delicate love poem by Freya Barker.

Caitlin Ball explores the rising popularity of the historic spot, Barnard Castle.

Hugo Millard explores whether the future of travel combines work and play.

Olivia Hargood explores her top three UK locations to visit as a vegan.

Marking Valentines Day, Goya Verity captures her undying love for the Italian city.

“Virgin Voyages seem to think there’s a future for cruises for the young”: Cosmo Adair discusses whether cruise holidays will ever appeal to younger crowds.

Goya Verity explores whether it is possible we can sustainably travel in 2022.

Interview editor Lara Moamar speaks to award-winning Syrian author Khaled Khalifa.

Interview Editor Steph Ormond speaks to Callum Robson about street photography in England and Spain, and his biggest project — Humans of Durham.

Arjun Seth meets with DUCFS fashion director, Eleanor Pritchard.

Interview Editor Josie Lockwood meets with President of the DU Crochet society, Anya Fedorov, to discuss craft, mental health, and charity.

Arjun Seth discusses romance in Durham and lockdown dating with Katie, one of the organisers of PalatiDates.

Arjun Seth speaks to award-winning Royal Commentator and Associate Editor of The Telegraph Camilla Tominey, about truth, Megxit, and a defence of the journalistic trade.