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The Universities Minister claims the timing is because “the movement of students across the country poses a risk for the transmission of the virus”, despite pressure from universities across the country to open up sooner.

Freya Taylor explores whether the library booking system could be improved upon in order to ease pressures on students.

Harry O’Sullivan delves into the lessons that can be learnt from the recent blockage of the vital trade link in the Suez Canal.

With the first Extreme E race in the books, Jem Wilcox assesses the potential of the progressive and innovative new motorsport.

Profile talks to Olivia Bothamley-Dakin, the President of Her Campus Durham, about her aims and plans for the publication.

The European Space Agency wants its astronauts to represent the diverse culture of its member states. Their latest recruitment drive shows their commitment is genuine.

“Access to quality education is more important than ever”: Hannah Barrow tells us about the important work that the Coronavirus Tutoring Initiative (CTI) is doing

“I had no idea that I would become so invested”: Audrey Ng reflects on studying the Bible as a literary work.

Durham welcomes the reopening of many much-loved establishments on 12th April after months of closure due to coronavirus restrictions.

“Disney has always been known to bring a sense of magic and euphoria into children’s and people’s lives”: Gabi Feingold argues why Disney is superior in the Team Disney vs Nickelodeon debate.

Miriam Mitchell dives head first into playwrighting, giving us an inside look at Christina Castling’s five-week long workshop series offered by DST.

“A 100% controversial guide for the new fashion essentials in 2021”: Christian Bland talks all things post-lockdown fashion.

“Artists have found a way to prove unique ownership of a digital image”: Rufus Carruthers reports on the developments in the digital arts industry.

“One of Britain’s most quietly intriguing artists returns with an album that is both familiar and refreshingly different to what has gone before”: Ned Vessey reviews the new album from Ben Howard.

Ruhee Parelkar evokes nostalgia in these four haikus exploring home, beauty and the natural world.

Mary Atkinson reminisces about the lessons learnt from travelling around Europe in summer 2019.

Interview editor Aimee Dickinson chats to Durham alumnus David Sproxton about his sponsorship of the new Sproxton Stagecraft Scholarship and the importance of acknowledging behind the scenes roles in the theatre industry.

Durham faces from the Great British Bake Off, Made in Chelsea and YouTube, discus how their experiences of uni has changed, life anecdotes, and insights into their struggles with media portrayal.