Battle of Neville’s Cross brought back to life in city centre
Durham Market Square is set to play host to the Time Bandits this Bank Holiday Monday, as the city stages a dramatic re-enactment of the Battle of Neville’s Cross.
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Durham academic wins accolade for business success
A Durham University academic, Professor Brian Tanner, has been awarded The Queen’s Award For Enterprise Promotion. It is the UK’s highest honour which can be awarded for success in business.
Read more7th century St Cuthbert Gospel to be exhibited in Durham
The St Cuthbert Gospel, the earliest surviving European book, has been acquired by the British Library following a £9 million fundraising campaign and will be displayed in Durham’s UNESCO World Heritage Site and London.
Read moreRecent graduates now more likely to work in lower skilled jobs
The percentage of recent graduates working in lower skilled jobs has risen from 26.7 per cent in 2001 to 35.9 per cent at the end of 2011, according to a new report released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
Read moreNUS President comes to Durham for “BBC-style Question Time”
This evening the DSU will be hosting a panel debate with the Vice-Chancellor of the University and NUS President.
Read moreKlute introduces “Big Night Out” monthly extravaganza
Durham nightclub Klute has introduced a new plan to ensure it still attracts crowds: monthly “theatrical extravaganza” party nights.
Read moreOxford University students agree that “capitalism has failed the poor”
by Katie Pavid The Oxford Union played host to a debate on the proposition: “This House Believes that Capitalism has Failed the Poor”, held 16th February 2012. Speakers in proposition were Sir Ronald Cohen, co-founder of Apax Partners, Chairman of the
Read moreDeputy Vice-Chancellor departs for new role
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anthony Forster, has left Durham University to take up the position of Vice-Chancellor at the University of Essex.
Read moreSurvey reveals most annoying habits in housemates
A recent survey has shown that 42% of British people who have shared a house have had a negative experience with their fellow housemates.
Read moreYouth unemployment hits 17-year high
Youth unemployment reached a record high in the last financial quarter, in a report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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