Durham’s Student Digital Leaders team is a new scheme being set up this year. We are a group of students from all different subjects and colleges who are here to help new and returning students, to navigate Durham’s digital services and help you get set up on MyDigitalDurham. We are available every day for the first few…
When I began my Master of Business Administration (MBA) five years ago, I had one clear goal: to graduate. My plan was to go back to school, challenge myself, and return to work. It was a one-off adventure that I wanted to embark upon to refresh my life.
Upon completing my MBA, however, I felt empty. After two intense years…
Note – this blog was written before the covid19 pandemic, however, much of the advice is still relevant.
View all the advice for new and returning students here.
After 6 long years in the UK I am now in settled status, I am very much an EU student. I came to the UK at the age of 15, alone and clueless. On one side…
Cover Image – Recceing Bassenthwaite Lake with views across to Skiddaw with my dad
From the 3rd to the 13th of September I plan to swim the length of all 13 of the swimmable lakes in the Lake District, a distance of almost 70km, with my dad in support of EthiopiAid. I don’t really know where I got the idea from. I’m…
For many, this is the first time you’re living away from home. Therefore, one of the biggest jobs is deciding what to bring with you. It is worth mentioning that in order to determine how much or what items to take, consider first not only the mode of transport you are using to arrive at University but also what your…
I had my first proper experience of university during the Supported Progression (SP) summer school in 2016. It was thanks to SP that I realised Durham was the university for me – and another SP event allowed me to decide that Hatfield was the college for me. Once I had finished my A Levels and secured my place at Durham, I was…
A short overview of the UARCTIC Network and the opportunities it offers for Arctic researchers
6th August 2020
Cover shot – A view of Nuuk, October 2017
What is the UARCTIC?
When I started studying the Arctic Region and its indigenous peoples, I had little knowledge about its features and peculiarities. After moving to Rovaniemi at the end of 2016, I started to acquire a better understanding of the European Arctic, but I did…
Having thoroughly enjoyed my time at Durham University, I thought I would share a few of my personal lessons and thoughts. Hopefully, this will give you some tips if you are off to Durham Uni or other universities.
Most importantly, university is what you make of it. Going to uni doesn’t guarantee you a great time like…
The background
Although we don’t formally teach fine art at Durham, almost every college has its own active art society or art group, where students take part in workshops, meet artists, and develop their artistic skills through collaborative creativity.
The Student Art Prize was launched in October 2019 to expand…
