“I didn’t want to help Boris” says Durham student who filmed Starmer drinking beer in lockdown
The former student says he has not been contacted by police regarding the incident.
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Max Kendix
Durham to review guest speaker policy as students plan open day protests
The University plans to counter student protests by handing out flyers, and has told student open day ambassadors to”be professional in your outlook”.
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Durham cuts research ties with universities in Russia and Belarus
The move goes against advice issued last week by the national body for universities, UUK, who said it does “not support the application of blanket academic boycotts that prevent academics collaborating with other academics as a means of protest against the actions of their governments”.
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Editorial: no glory in war
“The security structures in place throughout our lifetimes have been shaken”: Editor-in-Chief Max Kendix reflects on his family’s Ukrainian roots, and encourages students to do all they can to support those in need.
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Anxious days, sleepless nights: stories from Durham’s Ukrainian students
Durham students from Ukrainian and Russian families speak to PalTV about how the war has affected them and their families. The video mentions themes that some viewers may find distressing.
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Joe McGarry wins Durham SU President election
Turnout in this year’s election was 16.6%, up from 13.9% last year.
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Durham students in Russia instructed to leave
Students studying their year abroad in Russia have been told to leave as soon as possible.
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“We still get up every morning”: Durham students in Russia write about their year abroad and the war in Ukraine
Year abroad students in Russia tell Palatinate what life is like now the country they live in has invaded its neighbour.
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Durham students in Russia warned of potential for immediate evacuation as Ukrainians in Durham fear for their homes
Durham University students spending their years abroad in Russia have been told they are free to return home without detriment to their accreditation.
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SU candidates: a closer look
The manifestos for the five presidential candidates and four sabbatical roles were released this week by the SU. While the fight for President will be highly competitive this year, three of the sabbatical roles will only be contested by one candidate.
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