Editorial #838: Here’s to Palatinate
In her final editorial, Editor-in-Chief, Tash Mosheim, reflects on how enabling the freedoms of the press to prevail has defined her two terms as Editor.
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Tuition fee refunds off the table, says Deputy Vice-Chancellor
In an exclusive interview with Palatinate on the University’s Student Journey project, Prof. Antony Long confirmed that students won’t be receiving tuition fee refunds this year.
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Counselling demand increased by 40% in 2019-20
Durham University told Palatinate that demand for the Counselling Service, which offers up to six counselling sessions per year to each student has “increased as a result of Covid-19”.
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Editorial #836: Durham should reimburse students for tuition fees
“Compared to previous graduates, we have an inferior quality education and a sub standard university experience.” Editor-in-Chief, Tash Mosheim, argues why students should be refunded for their fees.
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Editorial: Palatinate faces an uncertain financial future
In light of Palatinate’s uncertain print budget, Editors-in-Chief Tash Mosheim and Tim Sigsworth outline the action we have taken to secure the paper’s future. This article has since been amended.
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Mental health investigation reveals toll of Covid-19 pandemic on students
When asked by Palatinate what support they were given during periods of isolation, students said they received “none” or “very little”.
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Editorial #833: Musings of a virtual student
“You won’t actually come across me this year, for I am, in fact, a virtual student. I only exist on campus as a face on zoom”. Editor-in-Chief, Tash Mosheim, muses on her experience of being a student not in Durham.
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Durham student to run 94km in 24 hours for Movember
Starting from 8 pm tonight, Collingwood Student, Jack Chrisp, is running 94 km to represent the 94 males that take their own lives every single week.
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Editorial #831: In defence of print journalism
“We’ve lost CDs, DVDs, maps and photographs to the digital age. It is our mission to make sure that we do not lose print papers as well.” Editor-in-Chief, Tash Mosheim, argues why Palatinate supports printed newspapers.
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Seun Twins and Nailah Haque: “Online spaces are not safe for many women of colour”
Palatinate spoke to Durham SU President, Seun Twins, and Undergraduate Academic Officer, Nailah Haque, about their recent experiences of racism and misogyny in Durham and online, as well as their plans as student leaders this academic year.
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