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March 2018

News

Record number of Durham University subjects in World Top 50

Durham University has recorded its highest ever number of subjects in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2018.
Nine Durham subjects are now in the World Top 50 of the prestigious international table, up one from last year, including three that maintain their places in the World Top 10 - Theology & Religion (3rd); Archaeology (5th) and Geography (6th).

HRH The Prince of Wales visits Durham

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales officially opened a new visitor experience, honoured a local ancestor and a local regiment, and witnessed a 350-strong singalong of Jerusalem during a visit to Durham Cathedral and Durham University.

Durham Law School celebrates 50th anniversary

Durham alumni including Lord Hughes, Lady Black and Lord Justice McFarlane (pictured) with Thom Brooks, Durham Law School’s Dean, celebrated its 50th anniversary at a packed networking event at Hogan Lovells in the City.

Durham research on seal behaviour

Dr Sean Twiss of the Department of Biosciences, has been studying seal behaviour for 30 years and has recently featured on the BBC’s Winterwatch programme.

Understanding human needs the key to wildlife ecology research

The Department of Anthropology’s Primate and Predator Project was showcased on BBC One’s Animals with Cameras show.

Events

Join the Today Programme's Professor David Wilkinson at the Oriental Club

The Dunelm Society talk and drinks reception 'An evening with David Wilkinson' will take place on Tuesday 20 March.

Alumni Get-together: Hangzhou

Join Durham alumni volunteer, George Feng and University representatives Dr Michael Guo, Penny Hawley and Lindsay Young for an event on Friday 23 March in Hangzhou.

Vice-Chancellor’s Reception: Shanghai

Meet the Vice-Chancellor of Durham University Professor Stuart Corbridge for afternoon tea in Shanghai on Sunday 25 March.

Alumni Get-together: Hong Kong

Join local Durham alumni volunteers and University representative Lindsay Young for an event on Tuesday 27 March in Hong Kong.

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Volunteer weekend

The exclusive Volunteer Celebration Weekend will be held for the second time in Durham from 6-8 April 2018. If you do something for the University we don't know about, let us know and we will send an invitation.

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Durham University Boat Club

DUBC return to Seville for their January training camp.

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Class Notes

Elisabeth Galvin (Arts Combined, Aidan's, 1995-98) has her first biography, The Extraordinary Life of E Nesbit due out on 30 August.

Chris Howard (Business Administration, John Snow, 2008-11) has been named in the Top 10 LGBT+ Corporate Rising Stars.

Malcom King (Geography, Hatfield, 1965-68) has published books, Kingsholm – Castle Grim: The Home of Gloucester Rugby and Representative Rugby at Kingsholm: International, County and Invitational Teams. Read more

Bob Klein (Institute of European Studies, Grey, 1971-72) is celebrating the worldwide release of his album of original songs, titled This Side of the Dirt.

Georgina Layton (English Literature, Hild & Bede, 2012-15) has developed a blog and Instagram community Disabled Travel with Georgina.

Emma Laws (English Literature, Hild & Bede, 1992-95) - has curated the exhibition Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic at the Victoria and Albert Museum until 8 April 2018 and has co-authored the accompanying book of the same name.

Paul Middleton (Geography, St Bede, 1962-66) has published Lindsay’s War - a personal history Sept 1914 to May 1919.

Christopher Preston (Philosophy, St Cuthbert's, 1987-90) has his third book The Synthetic Age: Outdesigning Evolution, Resurrecting Species, and Reengineering Our World due to be released on 30 March.

Colleges

Collingwood

This year’s edition of Wood Words is here! From a life-changing red telephone box to climbing Kilimanjaro, it’s not to be missed!

Hild & Bede

The return journey to Hild Bede is bright even on a February morning; read more at the link below about what we’ve been up to recently and the events you can join in.

St Aidan's

Aidan’s Alumni Association are looking to run their first careers event this autumn. Find out how you can get involved:

St Cuthbert's

Join us this year to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Boat Club. There will be events throughout the year, leading up to the Anniversary and Alumni Reunion Weekend this September! Make sure your contact information is up to date so you can hear about all the latest news and events.

St John's

It’s been a busy month at St John’s what with a royal visit and a ground breaking ceremony for the LRC. Follow us on social media for live updates!

Stephenson

Saturday 17 February saw the first ever Varsity between Stephenson and Josephine Butler! The turnout from our students to support us was great, and everyone involved had a fantastic day!

Van Mildert

Van Mildert College is excited to be launching many new projects for our alumni this year, starting with the Mildert Link, and now with the 1965 Club! Follow the link to find out more about how you can support your College.

Departments

Commissioners announced for creativity and education partnerships

Durham University and Arts Council England have announced the names of 17 Commissioners appointed to the Durham Commission on Creativity and Education.

2018 Gareth Roberts Lecture

Wednesday 14 March, 4.30pm at the Department of Physics.
Seeing is believing: Understanding the behaviour of polymeric materials with neutron scattering by Dame Julia Higgins FRS.

Centre for Catholic Studies

Registration is open for Ushaw’s forthcoming conference: 450 Years Pioneering Catholic Education: Past, Present and Future.

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