The joys of judging a book by its cover

Eleanor Strain makes the case for appreciating and valuing book covers as an intrinsic part of the reading experience.

Mother’s Day gift ideas

Eleanor Strain gives recommendations on how to give the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

Cinderella, you shall go to the ball: tips and tricks for surviving ball season

How to entertain your parents during their stay in Durham

Confessions of a first generation scholar: Reverend Professor David Wilkinson’s last talk as Principal of St John’s College

New term, new me: how to make the most of Epiphany

Ranking the best study spaces in Durham

One month of second year: a review of the start of term

The lonely student: dealing with feeling alone at university