The stress hair cut
Abigail Brierley discusses the odd ways different people react to stress
2022
National Museums Scotland gifted rare collection of 17th century Scottish silver
National Museums Scotland have recently acquired a trio of exceptionally rare silver objects created in Scotland in the 1600s. The quaich, trumpet bell and mazer are important examples of 17th…
Durham Drama Festival: Assembly Rooms Programme Review
Fiona Steer reviews a fantastic night of student theatre - Mrs Alexander, Hotel Charmon and Cottage in the DDF Assembly Rooms Programme.
Surprise your special someone with a three-course meal for under £7 this Valentine’s Day!
Kate Langton provides a three-course Valentine's Day dinner menu which can be made for under £7! Recipes included are goats cheese and red onion tarts, spinach and lemon risotto, and…
A perpetual plight: an impending humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
Mihir Joshi discusses the impacts of and responses to the current humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
The month of buyouts: Sony Interactive Entertainment buys Bungie for $3.6 billion
Just when the dust seemed to settle on the shockwave of Microsoft Corp's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Sony move in and secure Bungie, the original minds behind Halo and owners…
‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ – why not?
'Don't judge a book by its cover' is one of those phrases everyone says but no-one follows. Rachel Barlow discusses the ins and outs of why it is important to…
Durham University demonstrates support for the UK government’s Levelling Up White Paper
In response to the UK’s Government’s Levelling Up White Paper announcement, Durham University has released information detailing its support and contribution to this agenda. Professor Karen O’Brien, Vice Chancellor and…
The history of red lipstick
In this article, Kirsten Meek explores the 5000 year history and legacy of the red lipstick.
Coping with Covid
Davina Veselichka discusses some tried and tested ways to beat boredom during Covid-19 isolation.