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…
Footprint 2019 was the second Footprint event, it started in 2018 by postgrad student Sarah Mercer. Our aim is to involve all members of the Durham community; students, staff and local residents alike, in open discussion and debate around climate change and environmental issues. The free two-day event on 13-14th June in Durham…
I attended Durham University to study Anthropology from 2015 – 2018. I was the first person in my family to go to university, I came from a working-class background and I had to do a summer school to get into the University. At first, I found the transition from sixth-form to university quite difficult. My friends that I…
‘But I thought I just left college?’
‘I thought university was college?’
Ah, yes, a common mistake. As an English student, I’m inclined to rectify this etymologically (where the word originated). “College”, if we take it all the way back to its Latin roots, literally just means “a…
When I started my UCAS application, I quickly realised that I could find what I wanted from a university experience at Durham. The main thing that attracted me was the college system. However, due to working and going travelling during my gap year, I missed both opportunities to visit Durham, so when it came to choosing a…
When I look back at my university experience at Durham, I can honestly say it’s been surreal. It has not been like my friends from home, and why would it be. We’ve had matriculation, formals, Klute, college events, Paddy’s pizza and experiences most others have not had. I have felt all the possible emotions while at…
There is more to university than just the academic side. Durham has lots on offer! These experiences are not ranked – they are just my favourite things about being here.
1. Going to a Formal
Whether it be at your own college or going to another college, formals are one of the best ways to enjoy the Durham college…
So you’re coming to Durham, and althoughyou may have briefly acquainted yourself with the city by this point, perhaps on an Open Day, it’s important to get the most out of this beautiful place during your three (or four) years here.
Whether it be eating, drinking, shopping, or touristin’ – there’s lots to do…
There’s a university-wide superstition that if you climb the Durham Cathedral tower before you graduate, then you won’t graduate. This belief has existed for many years, and so a tradition was formed which led to hundreds of students climbing the tower in the week following their graduation. I, too, planned to save this…
