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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Investigations
Durham linked to China’s army, nuclear weapons and industrial espionage
Durham has connections with 12 Chinese universities which are directly controlled by China’s government or participate in its military research programmes, Palatinate can reveal.
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Over 60% of international students surveyed dissatisfied with support
One student told Palatinate they felt there had been “close to zero support for international students studying remotely”.
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Durham’s £330,000 LFT scheme returns just 37 positives from 10,593 tests
31.6% of all students have taken an LFT test, rising to 36% of those studying in Durham during Michaelmas.
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85% of South and John Snow colleges privately owned
Durham did not rule out replicating the financial model used as part of the Mount Oswald development in future projects.
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Will Durham be implementing a ‘no detriment’ policy this year?
Students call for an updated “no detriment” and “safety net” policy following the latest government guidelines that have advised students to “stay home”.
Read moreCastle MCR pledges £25k to acquire use of Palace Green almshouses
The common room has committed £25,000 to the acquisition of the central Bailey site and all necessary refurbishments, yet its ordinary members have yet to be consulted.
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Mental health investigation reveals toll of Covid-19 pandemic on students
When asked by Palatinate what support they were given during periods of isolation, students said they received “none” or “very little”.
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99 incidents of rape or attempted rape disclosed to Durham University in 5 years
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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The Durham Union Society: allegations of bigotry, bullying, and malpractice
An investigation into the Union has revealed allegations of bigotry, harassment and mishandling of complaints.
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