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Author: Tim Sigsworth

Editorials Print Edition 

Editorial #837: Look out for one another

February 17, 2021February 18, 2021 Tim Sigsworth 0 Comments Amana Moore, Tim Sigsworth

“Like many blokes, I don’t like talking about my emotions.” Editor-in-Chief Tim Sigsworth pens this editorial on the importance of looking out for your friends in these repetitive, trying times.

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Editorials Print Edition 

#Editorial835: Palatinate marches on

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Tim Sigsworth 0 Comments Tim Sigsworth

With a new year and a new print edition upon us, our new Editor-in-Chief, Tim Sigsworth, pens this editorial on what is a period of change for Palatinate.

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News 

Online-only teaching extended for all at start of next term

January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 Tim Sigsworth 0 Comments Tim Sigsworth

Group A students are now to return to blended learning on Monday 25th January, and those in Group B will on Monday 1st February.

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News 

BREAKING: Durham in tier four from midnight

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 Tim Sigsworth 0 Comments Tim Sigsworth

The new restrictions prevent anyone leaving their home or travelling to areas under a different tier without a “reasonable excuse”.

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News 

University announces all 2020-21 exams will take place online

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Tim Sigsworth 0 Comments Toby Donegan-Cross

For most examinations, a physical paper will be replaced with online exams of the same length, and students will be able to submit their completed exams within a 24-hour window.

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Editorials 

Editorial #834: A different kind of ending

December 3, 2020December 11, 2020 Tim Sigsworth 0 Comments Amana Moore, Imogen Usherwood

“It hasn’t been the Editor-in-Chief experience I wanted or expected, I’m proud of it none the less.” Outgoing Editor-in-Chief Imogen Usherwood says goodbye to Palatinate and to 2020.

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News 

Covid-19 updates: University’s lateral flow tests available to book from tomorrow

November 19, 2020November 20, 2020 Tim Sigsworth 1 Comment Ella Bicknell, Imogen Usherwood, Kiara Davies, Martha McHardy, Max Kendix, Patrick Stephens, Richard Waters, Tim Sigsworth, Toby Donegan-Cross

Students working in the Bill Bryson Library today were told of the change through an announcement on the loudspeakers. This change also applies to staff.

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Editorial #832: This term is hard enough as it is

November 6, 2020December 2, 2020 Tim Sigsworth 0 Comments Amana Moore, Imogen Usherwood

“Every day, when a lecturer starts their email ‘I hope this finds you as well as it can at this difficult time’, I’m reminded that, however much we have normalised the Covid-19 era, it remains an extraordinary and, frankly, scary time.” Editor-in-Chief Imogen Usherwood reflects on student life in lockdown.

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All profile Profile 

Seun Twins and Nailah Haque: “Online spaces are not safe for many women of colour”

October 12, 2020December 11, 2020 Tim Sigsworth Imogen Usherwood, Tash Mosheim

Palatinate spoke to Durham SU President, Seun Twins, and Undergraduate Academic Officer, Nailah Haque, about their recent experiences of racism and misogyny in Durham and online, as well as their plans as student leaders this academic year.

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Durham News 

New coronavirus testing centre in Durham City

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Tim Sigsworth 1 Comment Imogen Usherwood

Opened by the Department of Health and Social Care, the centre is different to mobile testing units across the country because it will stay in the same location. Appointments are available from 8am to 8pm, seven days per week.

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