Cheerleading can be
stereotypically considered a cliquey sport. For some, it’s not even a sport (in
spite of having dance, gymnastics, acrobatics and lifting people in the air). As
part of Durham Divas, and someone who’s been involved in cheerleading since the
beginning of university, I can confirm it is the most inclusive…
I love fashion, I really do. I think it’s an excellent way
to express yourself. I have always liked art and in another life, I would love
to have done interior or fashion design. Art GCSE was a lot of effort but
strangely enough, I still miss it. However, I am the first to admit that in the
past I have been too casual when it…
I am a Student Champion for the Durham Inspired Award. The Award is a new personal enrichment and development programme for students. It recognises all that we do for the community and allows us the opportunity to reflect on our strengths and how we’ve grown throughout our time at Durham. You take part in three zones called…
Durham gets best ever result in Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2019
5th December 2019
The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge – a 3022km race across central Australia, cruising at highway speeds using less power than a hairdryer; with over 50 teams from 24 countries competing it is easily the largest and most exciting Solar race in the world. We went out as a team of 16 engineers from Durham University to race…
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…
