First Impressions
When I open the door to the first day of my year abroad in Hong Kong, there’s a lot to take in. Dried fish. Skyscrapers. Umbrellas. Fried meat. People. Wet air. Was that a roll of thunder? The little blue dot jumps around my maps app. What is the MTR, and why is it so difficult to find? Will I ever get to…
This blog post was originally written by Bruna for Beyond Science who do fantastic work in encouraging young people to get involved in science. They have a series of blogs written by inspiring women involved in STEM, the aim is to support and encourage more girls to study these subjects. This blog post has been republished with…
Crosby beach is not your typical seaside experience, instead of sand and shells, this strip of beach is covered in bricks, tiles and the rubble of people’s lives.
Liverpool was hit badly in the Blitz, with many parts of the city centre and surrounding housing areas levelled by hundreds of bombs. After the war, a decision…
Hello everyone and welcome to the first Durham Student video!
Today is World Mental Health Day and this video covers a wide variety of the support available here at Durham University. Whether you’re a prospective student wondering if we have the support you may need, or a current student unsure how to access the help the…
‘BEING ABROAD ALLOWED ME TO FIND MYSELF’, ‘IT HAS BEEN THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE’.
How many of us have heard these phrases? As someone who has been now living abroad for five years, I can guarantee, this ‘change’ happens every single year. We are all, regardless of where we live or how much time we spend…
Disclaimer: This blog post is going to mention tea a lot. Don’t worry – none will be spilt.
I
still remember my Freshers’ Week quite clearly, and aside from everything being
new, I think the biggest reason it creates such a lasting impression is that
it’s full of emotions, whether those be excitement, dread…
Hi everyone, welcome to our brand new channel, the Durham Student! We are two student vloggers, Abbie and Carina and will be running this channel this academic year. Providing you with all kinds of insight into what it is like to study and be part of the Durham Uni community! Please like and subscribe to be notified of all new…
Coming to a new city for the first time can be daunting,
even when the city is as small as Durham. As well as getting to grips with a
new style of learning and new flatmates, make sure to take time out in your
first term to explore!
Cafés
What Durham lacks in size, it makes up for in cafes. If you are a fan of brunch…
Kate McIntosh – President
Kate, your Students’ Union President
I’ve been elected to champion students’ rights in Durham and lead your Union.
I’m a
Cuthsperson, originally from Essex, and enthusiastic about 19th
century history, activism, Carly Rae Jepsen, and anything rose-printed. I can
usually…
When you get to Durham, and maybe even before you arrive, you might hear words that mean absolutely nothing to you. Durham has its own language and we want to help you get to grips with it. Here’s ourtop 10 from the Durham dictionary. You can read the full blog post on the Durham Student Union website here.
Billy…
