9+ hour, 5+ min ago  (1076+ words) In honour of International Women's Day on the 8th of March, it feels only right to celebrate some of the incredible women who once walked Durham's cobbled streets and frequented the same college bars as today's students. From actors and journalists…...

17+ hour ago  (1254+ words) It may be slightly rogue to drop a "uni essentials" list halfway through the academic year, but as they say: Better late than never. And frankly, there is never a bad time to optimise your Durham existence " After extensive research…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (198+ words) Starting with the Station Manager herself, Ione Banks! She highlighted three shows that you can't miss this term, giving us the insider's guide to Purple Radio's best content. Podcasts @ Purple Radio" You can check out the Purple Radio website to…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (567+ words) Happy New Year! "Tis the season where we make loads of New Year's resolutions and Pinterest boards to try and reinvent ourselves. One of our resolutions is to give out some more resolutions for you all. Super helpful, no? Therefore,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (626+ words) Spiking should be a clear priority for police as it is a "big issue, Durham students have warned. A survey by Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Joy Allen found that around 7 in 10 Durham University students want more time spent…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (372+ words) Fancy a mulled wine, a random ornament for your Christmas tree, or another candle? Well, here's your guide to markets in and around (ish) Durham for you to visit before the end of term. To be honest, Newcastle Christmas Market…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (609+ words) Durham is placed among the world's top 25 leading universities for sustainability, according to QS Rankings. The 2026 QS World University Rankings for Sustainability place Durham 24th. This sees the institution's third consecutive year in the global 25. Durham University also ranked 9th in the…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (448+ words) If asked: "What is the darkest place on earth?, your mind may jump to the Atacama Desert in Chile, where the lack of light pollution results in a brilliant sky full of stars. Perhaps you'd think of the Mariana Trench,…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (967+ words) We spoke to the founding members of Recess, Durham's latest "boiler room style" club night, housed in the Klute basement. They provide events every Saturday, as a complimentary option to the city's classics. Recess seeks to appeal to everyone, specifically…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (642+ words) Durham University Chancellor Fiona Hill spoke of her pride at seeing historic links between the university and the Durham Miners" Association renewed. The renewed partnership was celebrated at Energy Days, a two-day conference held last week at Redhills (the former…...