University celebrates International Women’s Day
“With limited or no access to sanitary products, homeless women are often forced to go without. It doesn’t bear thinking about, and that’s the problem”
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Amnesty Campaign to protect the Human Rights Act
“We are trying to show that the Human Rights Act is a vital piece of legislation.
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Lack of University presence “disappoints” students at accommodation fee consultation
The consultation was hosted by the Durham Student’s Union (DSU) and led by SU President Millie Tanner. She explained that the purpose of the consultation, was to ‘properly’ consult students on their views about fees before the University set rent prices for 2017/18, which they will do later this term.
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Climate change demonstration held in Market Square
Miriam Brittenden reports on the recent climate change demonstration held in Durham.
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Technology = progress?
Have you ever considered the fact that self-check outs and ticket machines, ‘convenient’ though they may be (apparently), might actually be costing peoples’ jobs?
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Students grill Vice Chancellor at consultation event
Miriam Brittenden reports on the ‘Meet the Vice Chancellor’ consultation event.
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Britain and China – a special relationship not worth having
Miriam Brittenden expresses concern over the growing closeness of China and the UK.
Read moreDurham Amnesty petition Prime Minister on Refugees
Miriam Brittenden reports on Durham University Amnesty International’s petition urging the Prime Minister to do more to offer sanctuary to refugees coming to Britain
Read moreChristian student group holds second Alternative Freshers Fair
“It just shows a more rustic side to Durham in the area where there’s most need. It’s eye-opening really,” Maddie Kavanagh, a first-year from St Mary’s College, said.
Read moreCastle votes to change JCR President title to ‘Senior Student’
“As a JCR we must seek to recognise and engage with our wider place in the world, while still retaining an appreciation of the opinions of our students,” Will Throp, Senior Student of Castle, said.
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