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All the latest news on issues that matter to Durham students. If you know of anything newsworthy,  email news@palatinate.org.uk.

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DSU Culture Commission proposes “universal core module” and new sabbatical role

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Waseem Mohamed

The significantly delayed report recommends the introduction of a Community Officer, a mandatory “core vision” module and new provisions for faith groups.

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Campaigners call for University to abandon “ineffective” zero-tolerance drug policy

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Emily Doughty

Durham University said it is “committed to updating” its drug policies, in response to an open letter signed by JCR representatives from 10 colleges.

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PalTV Reports | 24-hour Durham University netball tournament

May 22, 2022May 22, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Charlotte Llewellyn-Smith, Eve Kirman, Joseph Manley, Lucy Baldwin, Munin Youngvanich, Yijie Jia

PalTV sends a team to interview players at a charity netball tournament to raise money for Project Zambia and Moving on Durham

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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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66% of Durham students oppose marking boycott

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Joe Rossiter, Laetitia Eichinger, Theo Burman, Waseem Mohamed

Later today Durham UCU is expected to announce whether members have voted in favour of a package of proposals put forward by the University in the hope of preventing the upcoming marking boycott.

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Just 40% of Durham’s teaching staff attended compulsory anti-discrimination training

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Elizabeth McBride, Maddie Flisher

The compulsory course, launched in 2021, is on the responsibilities of staff to identify and prevent stereotyping, bias, and discrimination as part of what the institution describes as “a comprehensive, challenging and context specific Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training programme”.

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Former Palatinate Editor-in-Chief defends Coleen Rooney in libel case

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Emily Doughty

Ben Hamer, a former Palatinate Editor-in-Chief (2013-2014), is currently defending Coleen Rooney from libel claims brought by Rebecca Vardy in what has been labelled the “Wagatha Christie” case.

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The Butcher’s Deli in Durham closes just one year after opening

May 15, 2022May 15, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Tiffany Chan

The deli, which was located on Saddler Street, was forced to close after opening in April 2021. Owner John Stirk cited high rent and rates and low sales as the reason for the sudden closure.

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National demonstration to be staged in Durham against Derwentside Immigration Centre

May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Emily Doughty

The demonstration will take place at Palace Green on Saturday 14th May, between 12pm-3pm. Protestors are calling for the Derwentside Immigration Centre to close down immediately.

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DSU announces new postgraduate fund to support academic participation

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 sub.editors 0 Comments Daniel Hodgson

The new fund will support postgraduate students with the “hidden costs” of academic participation, with grants of up to £750 being made available this academic year.

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