As summer comes to a close and we’re approaching the beginning of a new academic year, we spoke to colleagues to find out how they are preparing our campus.
We met Dr Hester Hockin-Boyers from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences to find out more about her research inspirations and interest in exercise and eating disorder recovery.
Leading up to this year’s World Menopause Day in October, we learn about the importance of creating an environment where colleagues can openly start a conversation or engage in discussions about the menopause.
Thanks to the work of our Development and Alumni Relations Office and our alumni community, we offer more than 65 donor-funded scholarship schemes. We spoke to Tara Kaul, a recent Computer Science graduate who received a donor-funded scholarship, to explore how the scholarship helped her.
To mark our Heritage Open Days, which are taking place from Friday 6 to Sunday 15 September, Dialogue headed off to one of our visitor attractions to delve into its story.
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Although we’re coming to the end of the summer holidays, there are still opportunities to continue getting out and about to enjoy our local cultural heritage.
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As summer comes to a close and we begin a new academic year, there’s often a surge of support tickets that come into the IT Service Desk from new students joining Durham, and returning students and staff getting back into the swing of university life.
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Dialogue found out more about the unique collection of family memorabilia from our Oriental Museum, which is now on display at the National Museum of Japanese History in Sakura, Chiba.
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Dr Hester Hockin-Boyers from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences recently published research into how weightlifting can aid health management in eating disorder recovery.
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In July we welcomed Zaporizhzhia National University (ZNU) academic, Professor Olena Tupakhina, Vice-Rector for International Affairs, and colleagues, to Durham to explore research collaborations including history, emerging technologies and renewable energy.
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We offer support to help the brightest and best students with access to our world-class education. Tara Kaul, a Computer Science graduate from the College of St Hild and St Bede, received a donor-funded scholarship. Dialogue Magazine found out more about Tara and how the scholarship helped her.
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Leading up to this year’s World Menopause Day in October, we spoke to Amanda Finn, Organisational Development Adviser, about the importance of creating an environment where colleagues can openly and comfortably start a conversation or engage in discussions about the menopause.
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So much work goes into preparing our campus, Colleges and even further afield for the start of the new academic year. We spoke to colleagues in a few departments to gain an insight into what is involved.
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Izzy Rooke is a Marketing Manager (Business Partnering) in our Advancement function. In this edition of Dialogue Izzy shares one of her favourite pastimes with us.
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Our MAMS Network includes diverse members from all four faculties, professional support services and students seeking pregnancy and parenting support. With a growing membership, the network welcomes new mothers from across the University at any stage of motherhood, offering peer support and community.
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