Democracy Review motion passed on third attempt
The issues surrounding JCR representation remain unsolved, this motion included reformed student group representation.
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Amana Moore
Omicron variant: Durham City and University respond
Durham Cathedral and HMP Durham are among those responding to the rise in Covid-19 cases.
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“We make no apologies”: Durham responds to sex worker ‘training’ criticism
Durham SU and the University have responded to criticism regarding the advertisement of training sessions for student sex workers.
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New Durham and tradition: repurposed for good?
John Cartin argues that Durham students should reclaim the University’s traditional links for good.
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Who’s afraid of the free speech bill?
Max Minkin argues the importance of the ‘Free Speech Bill’ in a university setting.
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Isolating students told “no legal requirement” to stay in property by letting agent
Outgoing tenants in a Bow Residential property were given under three hours to either leave or pay £200 each to stay in an unfurnished property elsewhere.
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Physics PhD uses big data to inform humanitarian aid in Cox’s Bazar refugee camp
Durham scientists are modelling demographic and geographic data, alongside UN agencies.
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Champagne Society ball cancelled for third time after 2016 drugs and sex scandal
The Gin and Champagne ball was due to take place on June 25th at Beamish Hall.
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In-person teaching now permitted, but exams remain online
Academic departments will contact students today to confirm any arrangements for in-person teaching, while students returning to Durham are advised to take Lateral Flow Tests.
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University ‘deeply regrets’ it has to punish bigot
Satire looks at the University’s reluctant punishment of a bigot.
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