Pancake day: exploring the celebrations
Harriet Banks discusses some of the history, traditions and baking suggestions surrounding Pancake day, which is fast approaching.
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New procedure announced to address anti-social noise in Durham City
Durham University in collaboration with Durham Constabulary and Durham County Council have announced a new procedure for responding to reports of anti-social noise from students in Durham City.
70 years of creativity
What can we learn from those different from us? In an interview with amateur artist Sheila Cunningham, Rachel Barlow looks over seventy years of art, creativity, and life.
How to love Valentine’s Day when you’re single
Isabel Drugan takes a look at some of the ways to enjoy Valentine's Day as a singleton.
‘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…
Coping with Covid
Davina Veselichka discusses some tried and tested ways to beat boredom during Covid-19 isolation.
The perfect resolution: small goals for busy minds
"Not every goal we make will be executed with complete precision because it is not in our nature to maintain perfection. We are chaotic, emotional beings with an inherent tendency…
Stop trying to be ‘that girl’ and be ‘this girl’ instead
What I am trying to say here, dear readers, is yes, we should focus on ourselves. But let’s not forget that we are humans, not machines.
Durham University leads new £2.5m scheme to support BAME scholars in North East England
Durham University is leading a new £2.5m project to support more Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students and staff to widen access and participation in postgraduate research. Newcastle University,…
Unconventional exam tips
Erin Waks talks us through her top tips for exam study, from breaking traditional mantras to retaining the work-hard play-hard balance.