Over 350 University staff sign open letter opposing cuts to pension benefits
“Student learning conditions are directly linked to quality of staff that the University attracts and employs, and pensions are a significant factor in that.”
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Palatinate receives national commendation from Houses of Parliament
In an early-day motion introduced by City of Durham MP Mary Foy, the House commended Palatinate for being named Best Publication for 2021.
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Labour leadership visits Durham ahead of local elections
Sir Keir Starmer visited the Milburngate construction site yesterday ahead of local elections on Thursday.
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Durham SU joins other universities in demand for accessible Covid-19 compensation
Other signees include the Student Unions at Oxford, Cambridge, and Manchester, as well as the President of the National Union of Students.
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SU launches new postgraduate grant for Wider Student Experiences
All postgraduates are now able to apply for a range of £100-250 bursaries designed to “expand access and participation.”
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University contacts police after stranger approaches students
“To date, these exchanges have (fortunately) not amounted to any criminal act, so they are unable to intervene at this stage.”
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Collingwood graduate’s first film set in Durham
“I’m particularly excited to show the atmosphere of Durham through a cinematic lens. Durham is such a visually engaging place and a rich backdrop for a film.”
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University extends Easter Term by a week for “wider student experience”
The original end of term date, 25th June, will be postponed to 2nd July, so that there is more opportunity for colleges and societies to organise events after lockdown restrictions are lifted on the 21st.
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Durham Careers Centre launches program to support student entrepreneurs
A £500,000 donation from businessman and Durham alumni Jonathan Hazan was used to develop the program.
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“As a young woman, I am very exausted by this conversation”: Purple Radio discusses welfare and gender equality with Mary Foy MP and SU President
he discussion, which lasted for an hour and a half, touched on Sarah Everard, Durham’s culture, Consent Matters, and the place of optimism in the response to recent events.
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