“Offensive and discriminatory” chats left on a Durham Freshers WhatsApp group
Offensive messages have been left on a Durham Freshers WhatsApp group.
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Finn Watton
Letters: AI and marking in higher education
Professor Andy Hamilton writes to Palatinate regarding AI use in higher education.
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Account linked to South College Principal repeatedly deleted “Controversies” from his Wikipedia page
An online account that has been used by Durham’s Professor Tim Luckhurst, Principal of South College, has repeatedly edited the Tim Luckhurst Wikipedia page to remove the “Controversies” section.
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Durham Union’s Helen Joyce invitation sparks controversy
The Students’ Union, QueerSphere, and Trans Association have responded to The Durham Union’s decision to invite gender critical activist Helen Joyce.
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SU President pushes to divest £19m
By Hugh Ludford and Finn Watton Efforts to divest Durham University’s bank accounts from Barclays in favour of a more ethical provider have been progressing after the matter was raised at the University’s Finance Committee by SU President Abi Taylor.
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Durham City closures
By Finn Watton The Picnic Basket on New Elvet and Alishaan on North Road have both announced their closures. The Picnic Basket, a sandwich bar which had been open for 33 years, took to social media to announce the “difficult
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Anti-Chinese racism on anonymous Instagram account triggers backlash from university and students
The ‘durmemes_’ Instagram account has triggered backlash from Durham University, Durham Students’ Union and an open letter after uploading a post regarding racism against Chinese people.
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Durham City MP calls for Starmer’s departure
Mary Kelly Foy, MP for the City of Durham, has called on Keir Starmer to set out a “clear timetable for his departure”.
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The Durham Union Easter 2026 Term Card revealed
The Durham Union has revealed its Easter 2026 Term Card.
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Durham University responds to Robert Jenrick’s accusations of “anti-white discrimination”
Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick has criticised a new Durham University access scheme which hopes to support applicants of Asian heritage.
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