Students face marking boycott if universities “refuse to budge” on staff pensions
The University and College Union has confirmed strikes will resume in February unless its pension and pay demands are met.
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Author: Poppy
All teaching in person and library fully open from Monday
The University has confirmed that the ‘soft start’ to Epiphany Term, which included a 25-person cap on events and online lectures, will end on Monday.
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From Freiburg With Love
Cobbled streets, glühwein, and bratwursts: Sophia Graham reflects on her time in Germany.
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Review: It’s Not a Big Thing in Life
Anna Short finds both help and humour in Arnie Witkin’s It’s Not a Big Thing in Life.
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Editorial: New captain, same ship
Editor-in-Chief Max Kendix sets out the immediate difficulties facing Durham’s new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O’Brien.
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Exclusive: 25-person cap on college events at start of term and Winter Congregation postponed as University reacts to Omicron wave
JCRs have been told to cancel refreshers’ week events and 2021 graduates will be awarded their degree in absentia, with a short video to mark the occasion.
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What happened at South College was irresponsible
Anna Nobles argues that students should feel safe and respected on campus, and that last Friday’s events put students’ wellbeing at risk.
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Conservatives are right to defend free speech — but we should pick our battles wisely
Reflecting on the South College controversy, Max Minkin argues that political debate should be carried out civilly and in an appropriate setting.
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South College: University knew about Liddle visit and “arrangements were discussed”
The Acting Vice-Chancellor emailed all students this afternoon saying “I take huge pride in the way in which our community is broadly responding”, as over 300 students turned up to a protest at South College.
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Sir Harry Evans: Palatinate’s greatest editor?
George Simms reflects on Sir Harry Evans’ first editorial role and his long-lasting impact on Palatinate.
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