Why Chemistry? Why Durham?
There were a couple of reasons that I wanted to take Chemistry one step further after A-levels. I really wanted to understand more of the ‘why?’ part of chemistry – I wanted to know why some reagents reacted, or why some compounds are bright while others are colourless, and the A-level course…
How I decided I wanted to study theology
Theology- being the study of, and reasoning about God- is something I have always loved. From attending church when I was younger, to challenging my faith as I got older, I have always been encapsulated by the study of God, regardless of which angle I have taken. Aside from the notion…
Durham is well known for its world-class education, rich history, and stunning architecture. However, one equally fantastic feature that I got to experience as a student in Durham is its highly distinctive seasons. Coming from Hong Kong, which is a subtropical location, I was accustomed to a climate that consisted of hot and…
What is Computer Science and why do you study it?
Computer Science is the study of computer systems – how they work, how to program them, and how to solve real-world problems using them. It’s an exciting time to be studying Computer Science, not least with developments in the fields of AI and Machine Learning. It’s also…
As we all know, university is not getting any cheaper, especially with the current cost of living crisis, which is making situations even harder for everyone, especially students. No matter how much you budget your money, it is easy to get a little carried away with the ‘uni lifestyle’, often waiting (maybe praying) for the…
Why might you want to study more Chemistry?
Chemistry is something you’ve probably studied in one way or another since pre-GCSE – so why spend at least another 3 years of your life studying it?
Getting down to the nitty gritty – the ‘whys?’ of chemistry!
For me, there were two main reasons. First…
The Lantern Festival
I was lucky to have attended the Lantern Festival hosted by the Oriental Museum, which marked the end of the 15-day Year of the Rabbit celebrations. The Lantern Festival signals the first full moon of the new year’s lunar calendar and symbolises ideas of reunion and romance.
As a student from Hong…
Decisions, decisions
I initially found it quite difficult choosing what degree to study and where. I’ve always been quite an analytical person and knew I wanted to study a scientific degree, but the specific one I wanted to do eluded me. I found biology very interesting. However, as the idea of blood makes me feel faint, I…
Hello! I’m Ruby and I am a second-year BSc Biological Sciences student. My hometown is near Middlesbrough. I love where I live! It’s the perfect combination of beaches to the East and the countryside to the West.
Durham is the best of both worlds
Before coming to university, I was nervous about leaving home and…
It’s 5pm on Saturday the 10th of December; it’s pitch-black outside and I’ve got my feet placed on a fuzzy-koala hot water bottle that I received from a housemate as a Secret Santa gift the night before and have been utilising non-stop since then to nurse some feeling back into those limbs which my “daily walk outside”…
