If you love dressing up, getting suited and booted, then Durham is the perfect place for you. The University hosts a huge number of amazing and varied events and balls
Author: Freya Smellie
Hey, I’m Freya Smellie. I study Anthropology at Durham University, I’m Sponsorship Executive Member of Team Durham Polo Club, and I’m a media manager for Draper London – a luxury linen brand. I’m a country bumpkin who loves to travel and get involved in many new experiences. Hobbies include finding the best Bloody Marys!
Academics, Who’s who?
When you arrive at University, you may be a bit confused by new titles and roles of the academic staff, here’s a guide to help you figure out who’s who
Dazzling first night at Lumiere 2017
It was a lovely Thursday evening in Durham, but what made it extra special was the Lumiere event – one of the UK’s largest light festivals all around the city
Guide to Understanding University Lingo
So you’re now a young adult about to start uni, but hang on a second, are you confused by university lingo? What on earth are the differences between Lectures, Practical’s,
A day in the life of an Anthropology student
We all wonder what the student life is REALLY like, is it really up to scratch with American Pie: Beta House? What’s the ratio of work to chill? How much
Explaining the difference between Formatives and Summatives.
Many students who first arrive in Durham are baffled over what on earth formatives and summatives are – I know I was. Especially as not all universities have these and
Durham Kilimanjaro Challenge
This summer a group of daring Durham University students will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro – the world’s tallest free standing mountain! This is all in the name of charity, providing
What to expect in Fresher’s week!
Another year, another new load of fresher’s – the first hurdle: fresher’s week. Each college has their own traditions but they do stay pretty similar, unless you are of course
Durham University Palatinate Ball 2016
The end of term brings with it the annual Palatinate Ball, an opportunity to celebrate all of Team Durham’s sporting achievements throughout the past year. As usual this was a
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