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Policy leaders meet in Durham to discuss the future of business and employment

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments William Milne

Experts met at Durham’s newly established Policy Hub to discuss the changing economy.

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Durham professor awarded grant to research AI hardware

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments William Milne

A Durham Professor has been awared a grant to research the infrastructure behind AI.

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New drone technology paves the way for faster and safer autonomous flight

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments James Tillotson, William Milne

Durham researchers have created a new drone navigation system that allows them to fly faster in difficult situations.

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Michael Hingson: Surviving 9/11 and challenging perceptions of disability

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments William Milne

Former Editor-in-Chief William Milne speaks with 9/11 survivor Michael Hingson about his escape from the World Trade Center with his guide dog, Roselle.

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Editorials Print Edition 

“Students have a right to know what is going on”

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 Abigail Tobias 0 Comments Carly Tait, William Milne

In his final editorial, William Milne, who has been Editor-in-Chief since December, explains how important Palatinate is for the student population.

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Durham Chancellor co-authors Strategic Defence Review

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 Abigail Tobias 0 Comments Isla Mustin, William Milne

The Strategic Defence Review 2025, co-authored by Durham Chancellor Fiona Hill, was published on Monday 2nd June.

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Exams interrupted by incorrect papers, missing data booklets, and typos across the university 

May 30, 2025June 1, 2025 Abigail Tobias 0 Comments Elliot Burrin, Isla Mustin, Thomas Tomlinson, William Milne

Students have been sent the wrong exam papers and additional resources have been missing as multiple departments have made errors in examinations this year.

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Breaking news: Durham UCU plans three more days of strike action

May 29, 2025October 3, 2025 Abigail Tobias 0 Comments Isla Mustin, Katie Trahair-Davies, William Milne

Durham UCU, the union representing academic and professional services staff at Durham University, have informed Durham University of three further days of strike action on Friday 13th June, Saturday 14th June and Thursday 19th June.

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Breaking news: Opening hours of Bill Bryson Library to be extended during exam period 

May 14, 2025May 29, 2025 Abigail Tobias 0 Comments Isla Mustin, William Milne

Moitreyo Ganguli, Students Union’s Community Officer, has confirmed that the Bill Bryson Library’s opening hours during the exam period are to be extended.

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Breaking news: DUCU abandons marking and assessment boycott

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 Abigail Tobias 0 Comments Isla Mustin, Jasmine Davey, William Milne

DUCU has called off a marking and assessment boycott.

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