Only candidate loses Durham Union Presidential election to RON
“I’m sure there are many people enjoying this evening a lot more now, all I guess I can say is enjoy it”, losing candidate Ryan de’Vere told Palatinate.
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Bill Bryson Library to open on weekends
The Bill Bryson was previously only open from Monday-Friday between 9am-8pm.
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Durham expels student for sexual misconduct and violence
Another student received a fixed-term suspension for breaching the University’s non-academic misconduct policy.
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Students asked not to return to Durham before start of Easter term
In the update from the University, it was also announced that there would be a mix of blended learning next term.
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Seun Twins elected for second term as SU President
Turnout for this year’s election was 14.16%, with 3207 students participating.
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EXCLUSIVE: Unauthorised sale of theses and academic papers continues on new Amazon accounts
Palatinate has uncovered new Amazon accounts continuing to illegally sell unauthorised copies of UK University theses and papers.
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Jackie Weaver revealed as prize for the college with highest SU election voter turnout
St Chad’s College is currently leading the way to Jackie Weaver with 31% of the college having voted, followed by Stephenson College and St Cuthbert’s Society, with 15.27% and 13.81% respectively.
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Durham loses quarter-finals match of University Challenge
Their loss to Balliol College, Oxford means that Durham must win one more match to secure a place in this year’s University Challenge semi-final.
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French police likely to pause search for missing Durham alumnus hiker
Ms Dingley, 37, was last seen via Whatsapp video call shortly after 4pm on 22nd at the peak of Pic de Savegarde in Spanish territory.
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Voting for 2021 SU elections opens
This year sees the most contested SU Presidency since 2017, with four candidates running for the position: Seun Twins, James Burton, Joe Simmons, and Aditya Lathar.
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