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Author: Elliot Burrin

Editorials Print Edition 

It’s a Wonderful Life

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 Elliot Burrin 1 Comment Emily Doughty

In her final editorial, Emily Doughty discusses the legacy of her Grandma’s work in student journalism and gives thanks to those who have supported her during her time at Palatinate.

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Durham University falls in nearly half of world subject rankings

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 Elliot Burrin 0 Comments Emily Doughty, Thomas Tomlinson

While rising overall in the Times Higher Education World University 2024 World University rankings, Durham fell in four out of the ten subject areas it monitored. The subjects which fell were Education, Physical Science, Arts and Humanities and Law.

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The real cost of the “Durham Difference”

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 Elliot Burrin 1 Comment Connie Harston, Emily Doughty

In her editorial, Emily Doughty discusses the real cost of the “Durham Difference” that students face and her Mum’s experience of the cost of University.

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Ghost of the past and future

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 Elliot Burrin 0 Comments Emily Doughty

In the first editorial of the academic year, Emily Doughty discusses the issues facing those returning to Durham as well as highlighting the importance of student journalism within these problems.

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Durham News News 

Joint statement pauses pay deductions for UCU members partaking in Marking and Assessment Boycott at Durham

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 Elliot Burrin 0 Comments Emily Doughty, Joe Harston

The University has agreed to pause deductions for members taking part in the Marking and Assessment Boycott.

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Stonegate Pub Company fined £1.56 million over the the death of Olivia Burt

July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 Elliot Burrin 0 Comments Emily Doughty

Stonegate Pub Company operated Missoula, the club where Ms Burt suffered her fatal injuries in 2018.

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Durham Women and Nike announce groundbreaking partnership

July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 Elliot Burrin 0 Comments Joe Harston

Nike will be the exclusive providers of match kits and training wear for all age groups at Durham Women.

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News 

Fiona Hill installed as the New Chancellor of Durham University as the UCU picket the ceremony 

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Elliot Burrin 0 Comments Daniel Hodgson, Emily Doughty, Joe Harston

Dr Hill, who is from County Durham, has become the 13th Chancellor of Durham University

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Further dispute as students continue to await marks following marking and assessment boycott

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Elliot Burrin 1 Comment Daniel Hodgson, Emily Doughty, Joe Harston

Durham UCU estimated that “only 1/3 or so of final-year students have all marks” with Durham University telling finalists that 80% of graduates have either their interim or final degree mark.

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University sets undergraduate marking deadline for striking staff as gown hire fee waived for Spring ceremonies

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Elliot Burrin 1 Comment Daniel Hodgson, Emily Doughty

In an email to all finalists the University said that 20% of finalists are still without a final or interim degree

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