Interview: Scoop Durham, giving power back to the consumer
Anna Stringer gets the scoop on Durham's latest social enterprise.
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DUCFS WKND
This year, the DUCFS emphasis on its two chosen charities, #STOPTHETRAFFIK and Fashion Revolution, is greater than ever. With the stress of summative season looming, the DUCFS WKND offers the…
Find Your Cause
All of us need a reason, A purpose, A cause. If not, why would we go on? Be it politics, Feminism, Charity or more, Why would you risk it? I…
North East’s Syrian Choir embarks on UK Tour!
Last week, the Stories of Sanctuary music production drew in hundreds of crowds in Durham, Stockton and Newcastle – the start of a national UK tour for the group of…
Causes Spotlight: Durham University Charities Committee
If you are a Durham student, chances are you have heard of DUCK, the aptly named Durham University Charities Committee. Most people know of some of the work done by…
Is Altruism Truly Achievable?
Altruism. For some, it seems like a perfect way to live one’s life. For others, it seems almost impossible. Within society nowadays, instant gratification has never been easier. A post…
101: Student Fundraising
As a member of this year’s DUCK expedition to Kenya, I’ve been thinking about how to raise funds for the trip. And whilst brainstorming, I realised that there are many…
Article Escapes for This Summative Season
This week's Editor's Picks to help you rest your brain this summative season.
Showing SolidariTee with refugees
£10 will only get you so far in Durham these days. It might fund your Tesco meal deals for two or three days, and it’d barely cover the cost of…
My Volunteering Experience at Buddha Garden
For four weeks during the month of August 2017, I went for therapy. I would get up at 5: 30 am and cycle to my therapist every weekday on muddy…