Labour loses control of Durham County Council for first time
Results announced tonight saw the party drop 21 seats, losing control of the Council for the first time since its creation a century ago.
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Author: Tim Sigsworth
Bill Bryson Library to open for 22 hours a day until exams end
The new opening times will commence when Easter Term begins on Monday 26th April.
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University demands clarity from Gov’t on students’ return next term
The statement demands clarity on the return of face-to-face teaching amid the liberalisation of Covid-19 restrictions, and confirms that all assessments will be held online next term as planned.
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Tuition fee refunds off the table, says Deputy Vice-Chancellor
In an exclusive interview with Palatinate on the University’s Student Journey project, Prof. Antony Long confirmed that students won’t be receiving tuition fee refunds this year.
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Durham expels student for sexual misconduct and violence
Another student received a fixed-term suspension for breaching the University’s non-academic misconduct policy.
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Editorial #837: Look out for one another
“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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#Editorial835: Palatinate marches on
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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Online-only teaching extended for all at start of next term
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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BREAKING: Durham in tier four from midnight
The new restrictions prevent anyone leaving their home or travelling to areas under a different tier without a “reasonable excuse”.
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University announces all 2020-21 exams will take place online
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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