One of the reasons I feel so proud to be at Durham University is that I constantly see my fellow students empowering themselves to stand up for what they believe is right. It’s inevitable that sometimes, we will feel that the university should make certain changes or update old policies.
Last Friday, the issue on the table…
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…
Flash back to roughly 2 years ago, I joined the Durham University’s Concert Band incredibly nervous and still adjusting to life at Durham. Entering Palace Green for the taster rehearsal with my flute, I knew that my musical ability suffered from a lack of confidence and consistency, not helped by my lack of…
Being tied to a single subject like Maths or Computer Science never felt quite right to me. Studying Natural Sciences, on the other hand, allows me to select modules across a range of subjects that pique my interest. I’m able to tailor my education to what works for me and to what enables me to make the most of other…
It’s my third year studying Music but I look forward to Monday evenings when I get a break from studying music academically, by playing my cornet with Durham University Brass Band. Primarily a singer and pianist, I came to university with no real intention to pursue my trumpet playing. However, it soon became apparent that…
Battle of words
UNISLAM is the UK’s largest poetry slam tournament and poetry summit, involving days of talks, masterclasses and workshops alongside the competition. The three-day festival involves bringing together poets from across the country, and at all stages in their career. This year the competition took place in…
Durham University Chinese Student and Scholar Association (DUCSSA) are honoured to have been invited to participate in the city’s 2019 Chinese New Year celebrations. We are involved in the Durham City Chinese New Year Celebrations from 11am – 4pm this Saturday 9 February. Chinese Lunar New Year, also known as…
19 – 25 November is This Girl Can week and Team Durham are celebrating our own women in sport, with a profile each day of the week of an inspirational woman from Durham University. Get involved in this national initiative, using the hashtag #thisgirlcan
At Durham, we pride ourselves on the variety of sports available to…
Salaam Alaykum! Peace be with you!
Durham Islamic society is proud to be part of National Interfaith Week.
We are the voice of Muslims in Durham University and we stand firmly hand in hand to live a memorable experience. We get to share our knowledge of Islam with one another and with the wider community. In our prayer…
Durham Joint Anglican and Methodist Society is thrilled to have been invited to be a part of Durham Interfaith activities, as part of National Interfaith Week
Along with the Islamic Society, Jewish Society and Durham University Chaplaincy Network, we’ve been busy organising events to celebrate and share some of the wonderful…
