The joys of judging a book by its cover
Eleanor Strain makes the case for appreciating and valuing book covers as an intrinsic part of the reading experience.
Eleanor Strain
Mother’s Day gift ideas
Eleanor Strain gives recommendations on how to give the perfect Mother's Day gift.
Cinderella, you shall go to the ball: tips and tricks for surviving ball season
Eleanor Strain gives you tips for the best way to prepare for ball season.
How to entertain your parents during their stay in Durham
Eleanor Strain gives some ideas for convincing your parents that you don't spend all of your time either in the library or The Library by impressing them with your knowledge…
Confessions of a first generation scholar: Reverend Professor David Wilkinson’s last talk as Principal of St John’s College
Eleanor Strain reports on Reverend David Wilkinson's last talk as Principal of St John's College.
New term, new me: how to make the most of Epiphany
Eleanor Strain offers advice on manageable resolutions to improve your life this term.
One month of second year: a review of the start of term
Eleanor Strain discusses some of the issues that have defined the first month of this academic year.
The lonely student: dealing with feeling alone at university
Eleanor Strain discusses the difficulty of handling loneliness as a student.