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Durham students wash up other students’ dishes for free

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 Joe Rossiter 0 Comments Tim Sigsworth

As part of Kings Church Durham’s annual June Project outreach week, volunteers did others’ washing up “to show students that we care for them and love them”.

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News Profile 

Inclusion has “fundamentally improved” during my tenure – Corbridge

June 10, 2021June 11, 2021 Poppy 0 Comments Tim Sigsworth, Toby Donegan-Cross

Profile speaks to the outgoing Vice Chancellor and Warden about Covid-19, strikes, expansion, pay and plans for the future in anticipation of his retirement this July

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Editorials Print Edition 

Editorial #840: The end of the road

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021 Joe Rossiter 0 Comments James Tillotson, Tim Sigsworth

In the editorial of his final edition as Editor-in-Chief, Tim Sigsworth reflects on his “three wonderful years” in Durham as he prepares to graduate.

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Durham News News 

DU Islamic Society delivers 1,700 free meals during Ramadan

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Joe Rossiter 1 Comment Tim Sigsworth

With the community-centred element of Ramadan inhibited by Covid-19, the society raised nearly £7,000 from public and college donations to support fasting Muslims through its DeliverIftar scheme.

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Palatinate wins Best Publication at the SPA Awards 2021

May 10, 2021May 11, 2021 sub.editors 0 Comments Patrick Stephens, Tim Sigsworth

At last night’s event, Palatinate was the winner of three awards, Highly Commended for a further three and shortlisted for 13, all of which are new records for the paper.

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Durham News News 

Labour loses control of Durham County Council for first time

May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 Joe Rossiter 0 Comments Tim Sigsworth

Results announced tonight saw the party drop 21 seats, losing control of the Council for the first time since its creation a century ago.

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Investigations News Print Edition 

266.8 tonnes of food waste produced annually by Durham’s catered colleges

May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 sub.editors 1 Comment Beatrice Law, Tim Sigsworth

This equates to around 60kg of college food waste per student per year.

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Bill Bryson Library to open for 22 hours a day until exams end

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 Joe Rossiter 0 Comments Amana Moore, Tim Sigsworth

The new opening times will commence when Easter Term begins on Monday 26th April.

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University demands clarity from Gov’t on students’ return next term

April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Joe Rossiter 0 Comments Tim Sigsworth

The statement demands clarity on the return of face-to-face teaching amid the liberalisation of Covid-19 restrictions, and confirms that all assessments will be held online next term as planned.

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News Print Edition 

Tuition fee refunds off the table, says Deputy Vice-Chancellor

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 Joe Rossiter 0 Comments Tash Mosheim, Tim Sigsworth

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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