What is happening to the Ogiek people in Kenya’s Mau Forest?
Isabel Drugan discusses the forcible evictions of the Ogiek people from the Mau Forest in Kenya.
Isabel Drugan
A note on Durham in Spring
Isabel Drugan reflects on the season of new life in Durham.
Five student budget-friendly date ideas
Ways to celebrate this February without breaking the bank.
More strikes to hit universities across February and March
On 24th January 2023, the University and College Union (UCU) made the announcement that a further eighteen days of strikes will take place across February and March, impacting 150 universities…
The ‘little things’ we do: sustainability as a student
In conversation with Lottie Gravelsons, Environment Chair for Durham University Student Volunteering and Outreach.
Six recipes to get you through self-catering
One major challenge of university life for many people is suddenly having to keep yourself alive and well – and cooking is no small part of that. Some people may…
Feeling homesick at university: what can I do?
Being at university can be a busy and exciting experience. You’re in a new environment, meeting so many people and getting stuck into a degree that you love (at least…
Netflix’s ‘Persuasion’ reviewed: An unpersuaded English student’s take
If you’ve ever written an essay on a book you haven’t read, you’re probably well qualified to write and direct Netflix’s next Austen adaptation. While Netflix has placed this adaptation…
Students hit hard by rising cost of living
The beginning of the new academic year has seen students at Durham University hit hard by rising living and housing costs. Increasing house prices, coupled with higher energy, water, petrol…