Walkabout Productions’ adaptation of Antony & Cleopatra promises a highlight in Durham’s 400th anniversary celebrations for the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio. It looks to be the UK’s largest ever immersive student theatre production, with both budget and audience capacity ambitiously…
…a college that embodies the spirit of Durham University where all interests are not only recognised but encouraged. As you explore your interests at Trevs, you will be fully supported by the Welfare Team through your entire time at Durham. I hope this blog gives you an insight into what to expect as a fresher and in your…
The field trip to Serbia and Bosnia Herzegovina offered a great opportunity to see the realities of a post-conflict state and the ways in which nations are trying to come to terms with their pasts. In the Easter holidays of 2023, a small group of us on the DGSi programmes (Defence, Development & Diplomacy and Conflict…
My morning walk to the library
Today, I left my house around 8:30am and walked to the Billy B (the nickname for the Durham University library). As a second year, I live in a student house in the Viaduct, a popular area for students to live, near the train station. It takes me around 25 minutes to walk to the library and my…
We are very happy to have you as part of our big family. In this blog, I want to talk a bit about my experience of being part of Grey as well as what it was like to live in college during the first year of my degree.
Why Grey?
It took just a quick look on the map to make me consider Grey College as my top choice. Its…
…and The Ugly Fruit Group (TUFG)
When I originally came to Durham in the midst of the Covid pandemic, I knew I still wanted to do something that could help give back to the local community whilst staying true to my passions in sustainability. With plenty of time on my hands thanks to online lectures, I stumbled across…
So, you want to find out more about placement years? You’re in the right place – keep reading!
A placement year, also known as a year in industry, is a year you take out from your degree, usually between second and third year, in order to get real world job experience whilst still being supported by, and in…
Now to answer everyone’s burning question – What’s it like studying Anthropology?
One unique thing about studying Anthropology in Durham…
…is that, through your degree, you will be taught different branches of anthropology that include the health, biological, and social side of this field, allowing…
As one of only four entirely self-catered colleges at Durham, South College is a very attractive option for many. Combined with its newness and beautiful accommodation, it was a no-brainer for me, and it is for many others too.
Whilst it’s commonly said that everyone at Durham thinks that their college is the best, I can…
Why Psychology?
I chose to study Psychology because of my interest in human behaviour, specifically the development of behaviour and how it can be influenced by so many different factors. The Psychology course at Durham is different to a lot of other universities because it’s research-based. This means that there is a big…
