The Rise of "Coolcations"
Learn more about the sudden rise of "coolcations."
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Durham Students Signed to Modelling Agencies
Read here to see the list of Durham University's signed models.
How to Host a Soirée in Durham Student Accommodation
A guide to hosting a soirée in your 10–15 m² Durham accom without blowing your student loan.
Kate Middleton: The Epitome of Timeless Elegance
Learn why the Princess of Wales is today's definition of timeless elegance.
Montreux Jazz Festival 60th Anniversary
There are few times in the year that I look forward to more than the Montreux Jazz Festival. The fortnight-long festival takes place on the shores of Lake Geneva in the first two weeks of July, and is the world’s second-largest jazz festival, after the Montreal International
The Clean Girl Era is Dead
Learn why the "clean girl" went from coveted to not-so-cool anymore.
Everything you Need to Know before Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27
From sustainability to the history of CPHFW, here's the run down.
Durham Union's 24s Bar Staff Applications Now Open
Learn how to apply for the position.
Goodbye Minimalism, Loud Interior Design is Back
The world of interior design has finally shifted from white walls and linen sheets back to bold colours and areas led by individual, unique expression.
DUCFS Final Figure Released: £232k Donated in 2026
See the exact figure DUCFS raised in 2026 and where the cash will be allocated towards.
Is the "Old Money" Aesthetic just Classism Repackaged for Social Media?
Learn about the origins of the "old money" aesthetic and the controversy the term.
Interview with Dead End River
From sell-out MCR tributes to Collingwood Day, Dead End River (D.E.R.) show no sign of stopping. I sat down with Anais, Bly and Nesh to discuss their past, present and future.
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Durham's University Publication Guide 2026
Learn more about Durham's journalism scene and who's running it.
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6 Durham Cafés You Might've Missed
Featuring some well-known and others more niche, Natasha Ranawake shares her guide to Durham's café scene in 2026
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The Hidden Identities of Durham Colleges in 2026
Learn about the true culture in every Durham University college. Are the stereotypes really true?
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Paid Internship at The Castle Club
The Castle Club is an exclusive French private members' club founded by entrepreneur Hugo de Mézerac. Events hosted include private Parisian dinners, black-tie grand soirées, countryside weekend retreats, car rallies and equestrian gatherings. "Throughout the seasons, the Castle Club curates gatherings where the setting, the people, and
Culture
Pèpè: the Byproduct of Globalisation Suffocating Haitian Fashion
Bea Lambert traces Haiti’s pèpè trade as a story of global fashion, inequality, and local reinvention.
Culture
The Language of South Asian Accessories
Mahira Gangwani explores how South Asian adornments like bangles, bindis, and jhumkas are evolving from tradition-bound symbols into everyday expressions of identity.
Playbook
She Sang "Smooth Operator," but Sade Adu's Style Might be her Greatest Legacy
From backless tops to silk shirts, the style of this 1980s icon Sade is resurfacing among Gen Z.
Perspectives
Has the Met Gala Lost its Prestige?
Hailey Tang describes how the 'highlight of May' has turned into an event run by tech moguls, influencers and an attempt to be the most 'niche' instead of recognising what the Met Gala is truly about.
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Durham's Trio of Michelin Guide Dining Spots
Conveniently located within a 5 minute walk of each other, there's no excuse not to give at least one of these Michelin Guide dining spots a go during your time here at Durham.
Perspectives
Is Having Control over your Life a Luxury?
In a society of digital dependence, we're no longer able to control our day-to-day let alone our dreams.