Durham's Official Student Newspaper
Palatinate Editor-in-Chief, Michaelmas 2022 & Epiphany 2023
Following the announcement that the Durham Doctoral Scheme funding programme will only be available in the science faculty going forward, Durham academics and students have criticised the University for neglecting its non-science faculties.
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“Durham’s biggest sketch comedy troupe are back for their annual Gala show – this year they were joined by the esteemed Leeds Tealights and Cambridge Footlights.” Nicole Wu has a wonderful time at ‘ComedyFest’.
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In her final official editorial, Nicole Wu considers the joy of her university life marred by Durham University and its institutions.
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The University have said that “the methods of food preparation and delivery…are an industry standard”.
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In preparation to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, Editor-in-Chief Nicole Wu spoke with Sophie Taise Wimborne, president of Durham Jewish Society.
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Durham JSoc, Durham University Chaplaincy Network and Stephenson College have organised a remembrance event on Friday at 2pm, it includes a talk with Martin Bandel from the 45’ Aid Society and a Remembrance Event and Candle Lighting.
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Analysis by Palatinate found that accommodation prices rose higher than inflation, the Durham Grant has declined in value over the past decade and that Durham accommodation rent is higher than comparable student halls in London.
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89% of students polled disagree with the 10.3% increase in college accommodation rent fees.
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In the first Editorial of the year, Nicole Wu discusses the difficult return to Durham and strike action across all sectors.
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In a statement, Durham University said “We have tried to keep increases to our accommodation and catering charges as low as possible.”
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