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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Durham University and SU sign the UN Sustainable Development Goals Accord
The Accord commits the University and the SU to actively supporting 17 core objectives, including gender equality and climate action.
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Durham student satisfaction increases to 87.3% in 2020 National Student Survey
Palatinate analysis finds that Students’ Union satisfaction in Durham was the worst of all 137 UK universities.
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Durham Miners’ Association urges public to stay at home on Gala Day
The Durham Miners’ Association is concerned that people will visit the city this Saturday following the reopening of pubs and restaurants.
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Summer Congregation postponed to April 2021
Students will graduate in Durham Cathedral in the week beginning 12th April 2021.
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Petition urging stronger University action against racism reaches 4,500 signatures
Meanwhile, the University says it is investigating “as a matter of urgency” a racist video by one of its students.
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Durham Student Volunteering and Outreach receives prestigious award
The group received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award given for community volunteering in the UK.
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Online lectures next term are “highly likely” at Durham
However, the University is “not assuming yet” that lectures will be online throughout the entire academic year.
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Confusion as University sets deadline to collect belongings
The University says it will “dispose of” any possessions in college accommodation uncollected by 10th July.
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Dominic Cummings visited Durham while showing coronavirus symptoms
Boris Johnson’s chief aide broke lockdown rules by travelling to Durham while he and his wife were showing coronavirus symptoms.
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