‘She Leads’: Durham celebrates International Women’s Day
‘She Leads’ was an SU-run event, which aimed to spotlight female student leaders and members of staff. The event included a panel discussion and ‘structured networking’.
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Jarrad Hart
‘They never listen to the grassroots’: former DCC councillor on Reform’s leadership issues
Palatinate spoke to ex-Reform DCC councillor Nick Brown. Cllr Brown discussed his experience within Reform UK, and the leadership issues currently present throughout the Party.
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Financial changes at Durham County Council
New funding from Westminster boosts DCC finances, but council tax rises and cuts to services remain likely.
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Claypath & University Medical Group joins nationwide online booking system
New online system part of the government’s “ambition of ending the 8am scarmble”.
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41% of Durham students have used Generative-AI for summatives
Amid summative season, Palatinate investigates student use of AI. The investigation revealed that 41% of students used Generative AI to help with summative assignments.
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Durham University archaeologists discover lost site of ancient battle
Archaeologists from Durham University and the University of al-Qadisiyah have pinpointed the location of the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah.
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Caffé Capriccio issued two-star hygiene rating
The Food Standards Agency recently conducted an inspection of Caffé Carpiccio, where it issued a two-star hygiene rating.
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Tapas Factory hit with £30,000 civil penalty
Restaurant at the heart of Durham city fined for employing illegal workers.
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“Isolated” or “Privileged”? The state/independent school divide in Durham’s colleges
Students talk to Palatinate about how schooling has impacted their experience in different colleges, and how this lines up with the data behind it.
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Durham University philosopher recognised as BBC New Generation Thinker
Dr Jack Symes is named one of ten BBC 2024 New Generation Thinkers.
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