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If face-to-face teaching is not suspended, Durham UCU resolved to initiate a vote of no confidence in the Vice-Chancellor himself and the University Executive Committee as a body.
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A Palatinate investigation found that the University has expelled or excluded no more than 20 students for sexual misconduct offences in that time.
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Jeremy Cook, Pro-Vice Chancellor, apologised for the inadequate food boxes that isolating students have been given by their catered colleges.
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“One fine morning college sport will return in all its glory, so just make sure that you’re there when it does.”
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The Master of Grey College told freshers: “If I see or hear about anyone who is deliberately flouting the rules, that student could find themselves out of the college before the end of the day. Permanently.”
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He recalled his time in Durham fondly, saying in 2016: “this amazing, historic peninsula awakens dormant senses. Who could not be thrilled, and changed, by the learning, the music, the debates, the architecture, the companionship, the contiguity of town and gown.”
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The restrictions include a 10pm-5am curfew for leisure and entertainment venues and a ban on socialising outside your household or support bubble.
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The DSU has this morning informed us that there is ‘no budget for a print edition’.
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Staff will be encouraged to challenge inappropriate behaviour in a “professional and courteous manner”, with the announcement including plans for click and collect services, isolation rooms and additional mental health support.
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Though the government decision to revert to Centre Assessed Grades (CAGs) meant many students did not feel the need to sit exams in the autumn, Open Tutoring UK works for the many students with lower CAGs who would like to retake.
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