In this blog, I will reflect on my personal experience of attending the Women Tech Global Conference which took place from 7th – 11th June 2021.
What’s the conference about and where did it take place?
Women Tech Global Conference is one of the largest events that celebrates women in technology and emphasises the…
Excited to start Durham University? We asked the Durham SU Student Officers what their favourite parts of Freshers’ were and any advice they have for you. Here’s what they said…
Seun Twins, SU President
“For many of you, this will be the first time you have left home so a good hot water bottle, a weighted blanket…
My experience working as an intern with the Careers and Enterprise team
15th September 2021
I work part-time as a Durham Internships & Collaborative Enterprise Project (DICE) Marketing Intern in the Careers & Enterprise Centre. As part of my role, I help create awareness of paid vacancies in local Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) by creating marketing content, social media posts and marketing plans.
Although I can now safely say studying Anthropology at Durham was one of the most challenging, rewarding and eye-opening experiences of my life, I remember a time, where I struggled to define it. But I am so glad I did not let that put me off the discipline that is now set to shape my future in academia. ‘Make the strange…
Studying Visual Arts and Film at Durham during the height of coronavirus was surreal, to say the least. Learning about profound new ways of ‘seeing’ from leading artists and researchers whilst sitting in the confines of my college bedroom with Sudocrem smeared over my face was an almost comic juxtaposition.
However…
When I came to Durham on an Open Day studying Combined Honours was described as a pick your destiny adventure book. And despite being a very good slogan, it’s very true!
What I chose to study
Within Combined Honours I choose to study History and Politics. I could write several blogs on why I’m studying them, but put…
I initially applied to Durham after being part of the Supported Progression scheme (read Liv’s blog about Supported Progression). This was a one-week experience where I saw what it was like to study Sport at Durham, as well as meet other potential students and even some of the lecturers that teach me now! The Sports…
Coming from a French school, I didn’t know much about Durham but decided to study here mainly for its reputation. After my first year of study I am very pleased with the city, the social life, the sports and most importantly my course.
An amazing year of opportunity and study
My first year of Accounting at Durham was…
Hi there, my name is Kitty (the one on the right) and I am currently studying Geography having just finished first year! I love doing sports and am involved in the hockey, netball, tennis and rounders clubs at Trevelyan College. I also love to travel and will hopefully do a year abroad in the third year of my degree.
For us…
Studying Economics at Durham has been an exhilarating experience. Coming from a small village in South Lincolnshire, where not many students attend university at all, applying to Durham University was ambitious for me. I applied here because of the collegiate system but also due to the strong performance of the Economics…
