The Amazon River
As a Geography student, I have always been fascinated by rainforests. To me, they are the most diverse, rich and beautiful ecosystem on our planet. I will forever be enamoured by them.
Last year, I asked myself if there was anything stopping me from achieving my dream of visiting the Amazon Rainforest… Nothing…
As I reflect on my experiences over the past three years, some very fond memories come to mind. As I pulled up to the Turning Circle three years ago, I remember being greeted by enthusiastic Freps (Fresher Reps), eager to help me settle in to my new home. Those first weeks were incredible. I still remember roller blading…
Graduation is undoubtedly the pinnacle of your University career. It’s a busy day with lots going on, so here are some handy hints and tips to help you make the most of your big day.
Who needs a ticket?
Only your guests need a ticket each – Graduating students don’t.
Where / when to collect tickets
By now…
A lot is the short answer. I think there is the content of the course which I have learned, but I have also learned how to critically reason with concepts, for example why do they work. I found that the school system does not encourage genuine exploration and question of ideas, it was too much about learning mark schemes and…
Every year students from each Durham College celebrate the community spirit and achievements of their college with an end of year event. Trevelyan College is no exception and this year’s annual ‘Trevs Day’ was a highlight in the Trev’s students’ social calendar!
Weeks of planning
Organised by…
Sport is a core part of Durham University life for many of our students: Palatinate purple stash, dress-up socials and events, award formals at college and inter-collegiate matches at Maiden Castle are all everyday occurrences at Durham. That is why we students especially appreciate the importance of sport and the massive…
College sport at Durham University is one of the largest intra-mural sports programmes in the UK, with over 550 teams competing regularly in over 60 leagues of 23 sports. The programme culminates each year in the Festival of Sport, being held today at Maiden Castle sports complex.
Annual sporting celebration
This…
As a member of the Durham Festival of the Arts (DFoA) committee, I have spent the last few weeks surrounded by the plans for the various concerts and shows which will be staged during this year’s festival. As we’ve been meeting once a week since October to discuss and plan the festival, it is crazy to think that it is now…
In my first year at Durham I became part of the first St Aidan’s College Quidditch Team – we would go and throw a ball around on St Mary’s field on Sunday’s mornings and then go back to college for brunch. Since then Durham Quidditch has grown in popularity and now boasts two University teams – Durhamstrang and the…
Kate is now back in Durham and reflecting on Durham Student Theatre’s recent trip to take part in the National Student Drama Festival (NSDF).
The Saturday morning dawned bright – (and surprisingly frosty!) as I headed to Maiden Castle to collect the van to travel to Hull. We packed it full to the brim with props…
