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November 2018

News

Durham subjects ranked in World Top 50

The 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject place Law at Durham 42nd globally, up from 51st.

Chimpanzees can sniff out strangers

Chimpanzees’ sense of smell is more sophisticated than we thought with a new study showing that our closest relatives use their noses to smell danger.

One million international visitors attend Walking with the Buddha Exhibition

Over the summer a Durham University team co-curated an exhibition with the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum in Taiwan, which was visited by one million people, from 25 different countries.

Student health campaigner honoured by Prime Minister

English Literature undergraduate Sophie Ainsworth, who campaigns to raise awareness of invisible illnesses in schools and education, has been honoured by the Prime Minister.

Events

Dunelm USA Annual Gala Dinner

Last few tickets remaining for our fundraising Gala Dinner on 6 December at the historic Hoffman Hall - one of New York's finest venues.

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Dunelm Days

Catch up with old friends and make brand new connections at the biggest global alumni event!
Events are taking place throughout November in Canada, the US, Japan, Europe and the UK.

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The Dunelm Society Advert Carol Service

This year’s Advent Carol Service will take place at the Temple Church, London on Wednesday 28 November. The event will begin at 3pm with attendees having the option of attending one of three private tours.

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Join the Vice-Chancellor in Palo Alto and Seattle

The Vice-Chancellor will be in the West Coast this month, visiting Bay Area and Seattle. There are also Dunelm Days in New York, LA and Atlanta.

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Save the Date - Law Reunion

The Class of 1972 is holding a Law reunion in London, in October 2019. For more information get in touch.

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Class notes

Alumna Sue Flood has a new photography book, entitled Emperor: The Perfect Penguin

This is just one of the stunning images captured by former BBC Blue Planet associate producer Sue Flood (Zoology, St Mary's College, 1986), who has ventured to Antarctica more than 20 times in a bid to capture the world's largest species of penguin in action.

Alumnus Derek McCulloch returns to Durham Concert

Alumnus and singer Derek McCulloch (Education, University College, 1962) brought his period ensemble back to Durham to the Café Mozart to perform Haydn and settings of poems by Goethe.

Professor Sue Black joins a stellar group of new academics

Scientist and Social Entrepreneur Sue Black is to join a host of new academics coming to Durham. The list also features alumni Alexandra Rankin-Wright and Brian Castellani.

Castle Theatre Company's alumni showcase

The upcoming production of Harry, written by Caitlin McEwan (English Literature, Trevelyan College, 2014) was originally performed by Poor Michele, an alumni theatre company. Performances take place on 8-9 December in Durham.

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Class Notes

Julia Boyd (Law, St Johns College, 2003-06) has joined Reed Smith as a partner with the Global Corporate Group in New York.

Susan Mathew (Theology, Ustinov College, 2006-10) was inspired by her time studying for a PhD at Durham University to start a pioneering project for special needs children back home in India.

Suzy Harrison née Witts (Combined Social Sciences, Grey College, 2001-04) has just had her documentary film So, Which Band is Your Boyfriend In? selected for inclusion in Doc'n Roll festival in London.

Nicholas Keegan (Chinese, St Cuthberts Society, 1986-87) had his book published in March: US Consular Representation in Britain Since 1790.

Stephen C Fletcher (Education, College of St Hild and St Bede, 1977-78) is in the final stages of editing his first book for publication,The Road to Hastings 978-1066.

Rose Staveley-Wadham's (English Literature, St Mary’s College 2010-13) debut novel, The Red Dress, has just been published.

Mark Gilbert (Politics, University College, 1980-83) is currently chair of the jury for the Cundill Prize, a literary prize for history.

Colleges

Van Mildert College

Van Mildert’s #Dimensions student development programme is now up and running with an exciting range of events, talks and discussion panels this month.

University College

Now in its seventh year, The Durham Castle Lecture Series is devoted to bringing high-profile speakers to Durham who can contribute to academic and public discussion on issues of global significance.

College of St Hild & St Bede

It’s our pleasure to invite our alumni to our Hild Bede Alumni Association Burns Night Supper at the Caledonian Club in Belgravia, London on 11 January. It is a night to celebrate the life and works of the poet Robert Burns whilst listening to alumnus Jock Wishart address the haggis.

Hatfield College

Our 30 Years of Women October weekend was a resounding success! Thank you to everyone who took part, and for those who couldn’t make it this time, keep an eye out for our All Male No More! exhibition being held in College early in 2019.

Save the date now for the Hatfield Association Winter Dinner on Saturday 12 January.

St John's College

Has your copy arrived through the post yet? Read the 2018 edition of the College Record for the latest news and updates from St John’s.

St Mary's College

Professor Simon Hackett, Principal of St Mary’s, would like to invite you to the College’s annual London Drinks Evening. This is a free event to join and will take place on the evening of Friday 11 January 2019. Location and details to be confirmed shortly.

St Aidan's College

The start of term has been busy as always. Freshers’ Week was a huge success thanks to the freps’ hard work and dedication.

The Recent Graduates Weekend will be taking place 10-11 November. There will be an opportunity to talk about your career path to Aidanites on Saturday afternoon and a formal that night.

Departments

Gifts from Durham University Retail Office

The Retail Office strives to provide staff, students and alumni with the best possible merchandise, to commemorate your time here at Durham. With stock ranging from stationery and jewellery to clothing and glassware, there is sure to be something that will take your fancy.

Archaeology Alumni from 1955 to 1990

In 2019 the Department of Archaeology at Durham is celebrating Professor Dame Rosemary Cramp’s 90th birthday and marking over 60 years of outstanding archaeological research and practice at Durham University. In May an alumni event will welcome back staff and students in celebration of Rosemary’s long and continued contribution to our department and to archaeology as a discipline and profession in the UK.

Durham University Boat Club

We’ve reached the deadline for 140th Anniversary Dinner tickets! Today’s the very last chance to get yours. Click the ‘book tickets’ button below. We are very excited about the Alumni Racing Series hosted by Vesta. The races take place on 13 April so do come along for some merriment, even if you haven’t bought a ticket!

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Centre for Catholic Studies

Videos, photos and text from the Centre for Catholic Studies 10th Anniversary Conference, Catholic Theology in the Public Academy, are now available to view online.

Bodies Re-formed: Materiality, Transformation and the Performative

Saturday 3 November, 9am – 6pm at the Lindisfarne Centre, St. Aidan's College
A free event hosting historians, literary scholars, curators, and artists from the North East and Europe as they consider how clothing and other materials complicate the dynamics of the human body.

Scottish Soldiers

The Scottish Soldiers research team won the Best Archaeological Book at the British Archaeological Awards 2018 held in London last week.

Durham Infancy and Sleep Centre

In conjunction with its move from Queens Campus to Durham City, the Parent Infant Sleep Lab has been renamed the Durham Infancy and Sleep Centre (DISC). DISC can now be found on the edge of the racecourse in Hilton Cottage, just off Old Elvet/Green Lane. Earlier this year the Infancy & Sleep team were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary prize for their research and engagement work. The move to the new facility will help consolidate its reputation as a world-leading centre for infant and sleep research.

Durham University Business School Corporate Connections Event

Wednesday 7 November, 6.30-9pm in London

Come and find out more about our proposition for the world of business and how the School can support your organisation through the various collaborative activities.

Durham Law School

Clyde & Co hosted the first of Durham Law School's "In Focus" professional networking events.

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