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Emma Pinckard

Durham News Investigations News 

Palatinate investigates the rise of Purpose Built Student Accommodation in Durham and its criticisms

June 21, 2017 sub.editors 0 Comments Emma Pinckard

There has been considerable opposition among local residents to the construction of more accommodation blocks of this kind, with concerns being lodged against the levels of occupation and the impact on family housing in the city.

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Durham News News 

Durham ranked 6th in Complete University Guide

May 4, 2017May 3, 2017 sub.editors 0 Comments Emma Pinckard

In sixth place, Durham University ranked above UCL, Warwick, Lancaster, and Loughborough, who complete the top ten.

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Durham News News 

Staff reductions planned as University launches Voluntary Severance Scheme

April 6, 2017April 6, 2017 sub.editors 0 Comments Emma Pinckard

The scheme is part of a plan to “reduce operating costs by £15 million over the next three years”.

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Durham News News Print Edition 

FOI request reveals staff expense claims for the past three academic years

March 9, 2017March 8, 2017 sub.editors 0 Comments Emma Pinckard

£2,224 was claimed on First Class flights, in addition to £49,898 on taxis and £1,533 on the London Underground.

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Durham News News 

Candidates for SU Officer elections

February 16, 2017February 20, 2017 sub.editors 0 Comments Emma Pinckard, Hugo Harris

As campaigning begins for the Durham SU Student Officer elections, Palatinate talks to the candidates about their ideas for the Union.

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Durham News News Print Edition 

Serial student home burglar jailed for ten years

February 10, 2017February 9, 2017 sub.editors 0 Comments Emma Pinckard

Barry Lowery, 41, has been jailed for ten years at Durham Crown Court for stealing thousands of pounds’ worth of computer equipment from a student house in Durham.

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Durham News National News News Print Edition 

Durham sexual violence culture highlighted in national media reports

February 9, 2017February 8, 2017 sub.editors 0 Comments Emma Pinckard

Professor Stuart Corbridge, Vice-Chancellor, and Alice Dee, Durham Students’ Union President, addressed this issue in an email which was sent to all students last week.

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Durham News Print Edition 

Architectural campaign group lodges appeal against plans to demolish Dunelm House

January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 sub.editors 0 Comments Emma Pinckard

The Twentieth Century Society, an architectural campaign group, have requested a formal review of the plans.

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Durham News News Print Edition 

University clarifies Hardship Fund spending

December 2, 2016December 1, 2016 sub.editors 0 Comments Emma Pinckard

Durham University has responded to the Freedom of Information data received by Durham for Accessible Education, clarifying information behind the Hardship Fund statistics.

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Durham News Headline News Print Edition 

Hardship Fund: 55% decrease in support given to students

November 17, 2016November 17, 2016 sub.editors 0 Comments Emma Pinckard, Hugo Harris

Information obtained by DfAE through the Freedom of Information Act has revealed that there has been a significant decrease in the amount of financial support given to Durham students through the various financial schemes under the University’s Hardship Fund.

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