St. Chad’s students organise Valentine’s fundraiser
They have so far raised £450 for Age UK – County Durham.
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Keziah Smith
Elements of online learning may stay
Speaking exclusively to Palatinate, Durham University’s Chief Information Officer said students will be consulted in retaining some aspects of this year’s online learning.
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Durham applicants can now rank colleges in order of preference
The process is designed to make the system fairer and more transparent, seeking to maximize the number of applicants who receive their first choice of college.
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UKRI announce second round of extensions for PhD students
It is hoped that this second round of extensions will “support as many researchers as possible” who have had their research hindered by the pandemic.
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Durham MP presses government to refund students for the cost of private accommodation during lockdown
Mary Foy stated that “it is clearly unfair that students renting private accommodation will be left thousands of pounds out of pocket.”
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University advises weekly COVID-19 testing during Epiphany
If students choose not to access testing, they must isolate for seven days upon arrival – including from their own household.
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Durham University students spread Christmas cheer to care home residents
Students are encouraged to write Christmas cards to those who may be feeling isolated during the Christmas period.
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St. Mary’s LGBT+ Zoom event hijacked by anonymous callers
15-20 anonymous callers proceeded to shout numerous homophobic and racist slurs at the participants of the event, and share sexually explicit videos.
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University “very sorry” for inadequate food boxes given to isolating students
Jeremy Cook, Pro-Vice Chancellor, apologised for the inadequate food boxes that isolating students have been given by their catered colleges.
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University second worst for social inclusion
Only 48.7% of students attended a (non-grammar) state school
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