I want to tell you a bit about winter in my home city Riga which is the capital of Latvia. In Latvia we usually have all four seasons: hot summer, beautiful autumn, cold winter and very nice spring. During winter it is normally snowing and it may become -25 degrees. This year the coldest temperature I met was -26 which was…
The Durham bubble. We’ve all felt it at some point – that moment when essays are due, your housemates haven’t done the dishes, you haven’t been home in 8 weeks and then you bump into your ex at a nightclub for the third time that week. It’s just so small. But it doesn’t have to be.
For me, I need an escape from it…
This year, I am the Durham University Student Brand Ambassador for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office; the role basically means that I am representing the FCO to promote the Travel Aware campaign amongst students to ensure that they are clued up prior to going travelling. Many students get themselves into trouble…
“Gung Hay Fat Choy!” (Wishing you good fortune and happiness)
Chinese New Year is a spring festival and usually falls between mid-January and mid-February. As for this year, this festival was on 28 January 2017. Chinese New Year is the most important festival for the Chinese community as it symbolizes the start of a new…
My role in DUCK is great because I get to be involved with every event that we host. From making promo videos to designing event t-shirts, my team and I are the creative powerhouse. The best part for me, is getting to hear and share the stories of our participants.
The highlight of my time with DUCK so far has to be covering…
I’m incredibly well acquainted with many coffee shops in Durham – so much so that I’m often consulted when friends are looking for somewhere new to try, and several of these lovely places now know me (and my order) far too well!
I’m going to give you a quick run-down of a few of the lovely cafés… but please don’t…
Durham graduate and former DST, DULOG performer, Simon Lynch is currently performing in hit musical ‘Les Miserables’ in London’s West End. You may recognise him from X-Factor, where he made it through the selection process, all the way to ‘Judges’ houses’ in 2015.
DST Sabbatical Officer, Kate Barton, caught up…
Now in its 42nd year, the annual Durham Drama Festival (DDF) is a showcase of the best new student theatre at Durham University.
The festival is a week-long celebration of new writing, offering integrated performances, workshops and socials open to all who are passionate about theatre. DDF is a key event in the Durham student…
Following on from our suggestions of cafes to visit in Durham that cater for vegan or other dietary requirements, if you are going out for dinner check out these options….
La Tasca is known for its tapas, a great option if you fancy some variety in your meal or are in a large party. Located on Saddlers Street the…
North East Vegan Restaurant Week was a UK first, it ran 23-29 January with restaurants around the north east taking part in the occasion. This event, along with Veganuary, has raised awareness of veganism and its rising popularity. Many restaurants are getting better at providing for dietary requirements such as vegan, gluten…
