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August 2020

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Congratulations to the Class of 2020

A huge congratulations to everyone who has graduated in this difficult year. We look forward to welcoming you properly to the alumni community at our special virtual event on Wednesday 16 September as well as celebrating in person with you in April next year at the Cathedral.

Help us to Welcome the Class of 2020

Our 2020 graduates are going out into an uncertain world. Thank you to those of you who have already got in touch with advice and offers of help for them! If you think you can help support the class of 2020 transition during this time, do let us know at alumni.office@durham.ac.uk Maybe some words of advice, a discount for your business, an internship or other careers support?

National Graduates Day 2020

Today, universities across the UK will be celebrating the achievements and recognising the remarkable resilience of the class of 2020, whose studies and graduation events have been disrupted as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

We would love you to share your stories on social media. Post your Congregation pictures or a video with advice to new graduates and tag us
@durhamalumni

Durham University Alumni LinkedIn Group

Don’t forget, you can take advantage of our alumni LinkedIn group to make connections within the community, share what you’re up to and catch-up with your fellow Durham grads.

Sir Thomas Allen's Covid-19 Recovery Fund

We have been overwhelmed by the response to the Appeal so far, with an enormous, additional £53,000 raised from alumni and friends in the last two weeks.

This initial Appeal will remain open to donations until Friday 7 August. Thank you to all those who have contributed so generously!

Fergus King - DURFC

Durham University RFC announced with great sadness, the loss of legend and DURFC President, Fergus King MBE. Fergus had been battling with cancer for the last couple of years and sadly passed away this week. He will be dearly missed.

Nature Inspires First Manufactured Non-Cuttable Material

Our engineers have been inspired by nature to create what they say is the first manufactured non-cuttable material.

You can see a video about this innovate research discovery, led by Professor Dr Stefan Szyniszewski here.

Events

Effective Job Applications

Our careers team join us on Wednesday 5 August, to give some practical advice on applying for new opportunities, whether for your first job, a new challenge, or getting back into the job market.

The Greatest Scientist You've Never Heard Of

Join Professor Giles Gasper, Principal Investigator, on Thursday 6 August as he shares with us an introduction to Grosseteste and to the major international collaboration around Grosseteste’s writings that is The Ordered Universe Project.

The Power of the Network

Dr Joanna Berry, joins us with some real life – and life-changing - networking success stories. She will give you evidence of how true networking activity and attitudes can create significant, credible and potentially life-changing opportunities on Wednesday 12 August.

Skills for the Future

In an ever-changing world, developing the right skills to advance your career has never been more important. Join us on Thursday 13 August to find out more about what skills will be necessary in a digital employment environment, in this interactive session with our Durham careers team.

Durham’s Scottish Soldiers Project – Behind the Scenes

In November 2013, two mass graves were discovered during construction work at Durham University’s Palace Green Library, on the City’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join the Project Team on Thursday 27 August as they share the history of these soldiers.

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Alumni

Class Notes

A group of St Aidan's College alumni including Miles Wilson (Geology & Graphics, 2011-14) Evan Bolle-Jones (Engineering, 2012-16) Jack Pooley (Modern Languages, 2012-16) Henry Scott (Natural Sciences, 2014-18) and Paddy Alton (Physics, 2013-18) will be taking part in a Triathlon challenge they have called IROWMAN. This involves a 18 km row, 182 km cycle and 42 km run.

Katie Bell (Arts Combined, St John’s College, 2000-03) has been awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Industry Technician of the Year.

Oliver Camp (Modern Languages, Collingwood College, 2011-15) was named a GreenBiz 30 Under 30: a cohort of sustainability leaders working across a range of environmental and social issues.

Carla Denyer (Mechanical Engineering, St Chad’s College, 2005-09) is named one of the top women in engineering.

Kendal based Jacquetta Gomes (Economic History & Sociology, St Aidan's College, 1972-75) has been recognised in the UK’s 100
pioneering women list as the world’s first female Buddhist Fire Chaplain.

Lily Howkins (English Literature, Josephine Butler College, 2006-09) has written a short dystopian film that is currently in pre-production called A.R.P.U. which was inspired by the Netflix documentary 'The Great Hack'.

Hanna Khogali (Natural Sciences, Collingwood College, 2014-15) has recently walked 7 marathons in 7 days raising money for the current humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

Craig Lawrence (Engineering, University College, 1983-86) latest novel Reasonable Doubt in which Klute, Castle and other places in Durham feature throughout.

Alumnus Daniel McCrum’s (Economics and Politics, University College, 1998-01) short video shows his investigation into a 24 billion dollar company for the Financial Times.

Moira Newiss (Geology, University College, 1994-97) recently launched Skirrskin a sustainable sport skincare brand including an anti-chafing sport balm made from natural and organic ingredients.

Martin Talks (History, Hatfield College, 1985-88) has written the future-fiction novel, Blinky's Law.

Diana Wilkinson, nee Kennett (Geography, Trevelyan College, 1974-77) has had international success with her debut novel 4 Riverside Close selling over 50,000 copies since April.

Sorrell Wood (English Literature, St Cuthbert's Society, 2006-09) is being ordained as a deacon in the Church of England.

Colleges

St Cuthbert's Society

Congratulations to our graduands who had a really challenging year, between strikes and Covid-19 and online exams. Over 140 got Firsts, a terrific result.

St John's College

Dine in and enjoy the company of fellow Johnians from the comfort of your own home at the online Reunion Dinner on 10 September. Sign up now!

Ustinov College

As we enter the summer period, we continue to support students through a range of online events and activities!

Van Mildert College

We celebrated 55 years of Van Mildert College with a spectacular virtual Mildert Day in June! A huge thank you to everyone who was involved. If you missed any of the day, all of our Mildert Day videos can now be found on our Van Mildert YouTube Channel.

Departments

Durham Energy Institute

We have a new online seminar series.

Durham Law School

We are delighted to announce that Hoda Hashem has won the Leo Blair Prize for Advocacy.

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