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Account linked to South College Principal repeatedly deleted "Controversies" from his Wikipedia p...

Account linked to South College Principal repeatedly deleted "Controversies" from his Wikipedia p...

An online account that has been used by Durham's Professor Tim Luckhurst, Principal of South College, has rep…

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Durham Union's Helen Joyce invitation sparks controversy

Durham Union's Helen Joyce invitation sparks controversy

The Students' Union, QueerSphere, and Trans Association have responded to The Durham Union's decision to invi…

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SU President pushes to divest £19m

SU President pushes to divest £19m

By Hugh Ludford and Finn Watton Efforts to divest Durham University's bank accounts from Barclays in favour o…

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Anti-Chinese racism on anonymous Instagram account triggers backlash from university and students

Anti-Chinese racism on anonymous Instagram account triggers backlash from university and students

The 'durmemes_' Instagram account has triggered backlash from Durham University, Durham Students' Union and a…

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Durham University responds to Robert Jenrick's accusations of "anti-white discrimination"

Durham University responds to Robert Jenrick's accusations of "anti-white discrimination"

Reform UK's Robert Jenrick has criticised a new Durham University access scheme which hopes to support applic…

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First fall in Durham University's BME proportion in over 15 years

First fall in Durham University's BME proportion in over 15 years

For the academic year 2025/26, Durham University has seen a decrease in the proportion of undergraduates iden…

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DU Conservative and Unionist Association criticised for 'Secret Motions'

DU Conservative and Unionist Association criticised for 'Secret Motions'

Durham University Conservative and Unionist Association (DUCUA) hosted a number of 'Secret Motions' at Port a…

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New Year's Honours in and around Durham

New Year's Honours in and around Durham

Several Durham locals and University professors have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours.

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Miners Hall dubbed Durham's 'second cathedral' reopens

Miners Hall dubbed Durham's 'second cathedral' reopens

Redhills Durham Miners Hall has reopened to the public after a £14m restoration.

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Durham SU supports Student Finance Bill in Commons

Durham SU supports Student Finance Bill in Commons

The Durham Students' Union (Durham SU) is supporting a bill recently introduced to Parliament.

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News in Brief: incinerator protests and young drivers

News in Brief: incinerator protests and young drivers

The first News in Brief of the Christmas holidays covers everything from local protests to road safety... wit…

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The Boat Club mural's future uncertain

The Boat Club mural's future uncertain

The Boat Club Cocktail Bar in Durham City has received complaints over the "negative impact" of its mural of …

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Northern mayors make demands to Chancellor ahead of Budget

Northern mayors make demands to Chancellor ahead of Budget

In light of the upcoming Autumn Budget, northern mayors have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to improve n…

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Councillor Sam Green Remembered with Durham City Blue Plaque

Councillor Sam Green Remembered with Durham City Blue Plaque

Councillor Sam Green, the first openly gay British politician, has been commemorated with a new blue plaque i…

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"Cuth's Cookie Factory": the student raising money for charity through his baking

"Cuth's Cookie Factory": the student raising money for charity through his baking

Cuth's Cookie Factory has launched with the aim to "make people smile" while raising funds for Eating Distres…

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News in brief: An exhibition and a demonstration

News in brief: An exhibition and a demonstration

This week's News in Brief features: lampposts, a demonstration, and museums.

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Durham Young Greens relaunches

Durham Young Greens relaunches

The Durham Young Greens has relaunched for the 2025-2026 academic year after falling dormant last year.

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£4.7 million Trevelyan College refurbishment

£4.7 million Trevelyan College refurbishment

Trevelyan College sees the completion of a £4.7 million refurbishment project headed by northeastern firms.

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Amendments proposed in Students' Union referendum

Amendments proposed in Students' Union referendum

The Students' Union (SU) has launched a referendum over the future of its Articles of Association, which act …

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News in Brief: from Luxembourg to Luxmuralis

News in Brief: from Luxembourg to Luxmuralis

With apologies for its absence last week, we have a bumper edition of News in Brief, featuring...Luxembourg, …

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Reform UK announces changes to Durham County Council cabinet

Reform UK announces changes to Durham County Council cabinet

Andrew Husband, the Reform UK leader of Durham County Council (DCC), has announced a shakeup of the cabinet.

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News in Brief 8th - 14th September

News in Brief 8th - 14th September

This week's News in Brief covers everything from free heritage activities... to the best drinking spots in th…

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Durham University Labour Society starts up

Durham University Labour Society starts up

A new student society representing the Labour Party has been founded.

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News in Brief: 1st - 7th September

News in Brief: 1st - 7th September

This week's News in Brief features the preservation of a train service popular with students, the week's less…

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