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Author: Poppy

Editorials Print Edition 

Editorial: three harmless words

June 16, 2022June 23, 2022 Poppy 0 Comments Poppy Askham

In her final editorial, Editor-in-Chief, Poppy Askham highlights obstructive approaches to Freedom of Information requests and calls for change both within Durham University’s Information Unit and in the statute book.

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Durham News 

Debating Society votes to leave Durham Students’ Union

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 Poppy 0 Comments

The Debating Society has voted to reaffiliate with the Durham Union, following its decision in January 2021 to break away from the group, citing issues with its funding method and culture. A package of reforms was voted in by the Union earlier today to support the Debating Society’s transition.

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News 

High Court dismisses legal action against University pension scheme

June 1, 2022June 2, 2022 Poppy 0 Comments

The claimants have said they will “explore every avenue of appeal” against the decision.

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News 

Breaking: Durham UCU accepts University proposal

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Poppy 0 Comments Laetitia Eichinger, Poppy Askham

Durham UCU has voted in favour of a package of proposals from the University, meaning the branch is expected to call off its marking boycott.

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News 

“I didn’t want to help Boris” says Durham student who filmed Starmer drinking beer in lockdown

May 6, 2022May 20, 2022 Poppy 0 Comments Max Kendix, Poppy Askham

The former student says he has not been contacted by police regarding the incident.

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Durham News News 

Market Square statue to be replaced with monument to Ed Gamble

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 Poppy 4 Comments

The controversial statue of the Marquess of Londonderry in Market Square has been removed and will be replaced with one of Durham alumnus, comedian Ed Gamble, as part of Durham’s bid to become the UK’s City of Culture.

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News 

University open days disrupted by protests and student ambassador strikes

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 Poppy 3 Comments Daniel Hodgson

Durham alumna, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer addressed staff and students gathered outside the TLC yesterday in protest against the University’s response to the current UCU disputes and the recent South College controversy.

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Editorials Print Edition 

Editorial: On the ropes

February 26, 2022February 26, 2022 Poppy 0 Comments Poppy Askham, Rosie Bromiley

Poppy Askham reflects on this year’s Student Union elections ahead of polls closing on 2nd March.

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News 

Sabbatical Students’ Union candidates revealed

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 Poppy 0 Comments Max Kendix, Poppy Askham

Three of the candidates for sabbatical positions will run uncontested in the elections which open on 23rd February.

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News 

SU President candidates revealed: Sophie Corcoran, Declan Merrington, Joseph McGarry, Aditya Lathar and Dan Lonsdale

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 Poppy 3 Comments Max Kendix, Poppy Askham

Right-wing commentator Sophie Corcoran will run for Durham Students’ Union President this month, competing against the current Postgraduate Academic Officer Declan Merrington, St Aidan’s JCR President Joe McGarry, NUS delegate Aditya Lathar, and second-year Dan Lonsdale.

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