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Newswire
October 2020
 
 
 
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A Message from our Director
 
Welcome to our jam-packed October 2020 edition of Newswire, containing all the latest news from around our global alumni community and here in Durham...
 
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News
 
 
 
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'Nobel Class' Researcher Honoured
 
Our world-leading cosmologist Professor Carlos Frenk FRS has been recognised as being 'Nobel Class' for his work on the evolution of the universe as one of the Clarivate 2020 Citation Laureates.
 
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Introducing our New College Facilities
 
This summer, we completed our Mount Oswald development – home to John Snow College and our all-new South College
 
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VC Leads Tributes to ‘journalistic pioneer’, alumnus Sir Harold Evans
 
"Our community is devastated to learn of the loss of alumnus Sir Harold Evans - a journalistic pioneer whose exceptional career spanned decades and whose legacy will influence generations to come..."
 
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We’ve Doubled our Number of Female Computer Science Students
 
Professor Sue Black OBE and our pioneering Computer Science team achieve immediate impact in an area where only 13 per cent of students studying computing, gaming and related degrees in the UK are female; and women only account for 17 per cent of the tech workforce.
 
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‘Friends of Palatinate’ Launched
 
Thanks to alumni and friends who supported the recent launch of the ‘Friends of Palatinate’ fund which has now raised over £3,500 to date following advocacy from a number of former editors and contributors.
 
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Senior Appointment: New Head of Marketing
 
We are delighted to welcome Sasha O’Neill to Durham as our new Head of Marketing. Sasha has 20 years in-house and agency experience across multiple sectors and has received professional accolades from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
 
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Events
 
 
Stuart Corbridge - Convocation
 
 
Convocation
 
We hear from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stuart Corbridge, on the past year and a view to the future along with the opportunity to ask your questions. Join us live online at 5pm BST on Wednesday 21 October, we're online so you can participate from wherever you are in the world.
 
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Dunelm Society Annual Dinner
 
Dunelm Society invites you to the 2020 Annual Dinner with a difference! Unfortunately, we cannot meet for a dinner this year but we are hosting a live online event. Join us on Wednesday 21 October from 6pm BST.
 
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Discovering Asia: Business Today in East Asia
 
Join our online panel on Wednesday 7 October where we will be focusing on East Asia, its significance in the global market and the impact of Covid-19 on business. 
 
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Doing Diversity Differently
 
Join Chico Chakravorty, Founder of Doing Diversity Differently for this session on Thursday 8 October equipping organisational leaders with the confidence and skills to address the issues of race.
 
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Introducing Our Western Art Collection
 
Join us on Wednesday 14 October as we talk to Alix Collingwood-Swinburn, Durham University's Curator of Western Art, to find out more about our collection of art, current projects and future plans.
 
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Fuelling Innovation: Start-up Success in Post-Pandemic Landscape
 
Covid-19 has created huge and unprecedented changes to the way we work across all industries, roles and sectors, impacting companies big and small alike. This interactive panel discussion will examine the required 'fuel' for innovation on Thursday 15 October.
 
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Welcome to the Hong Kong Alumni Group!
 
Meet our Durham University Hong Kong Alumni Group at a short virtual Welcome event on Tuesday 20 October.
 
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Welcome to the Singapore Alumni Group!
 
Meet our Durham University Singapore Alumni Group at a short virtual Welcome event on Tuesday 27 October.
 
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Early-career London Alumni Chapter Event
 
Join the London Alumni Chapter on Thursday 29 October for how to find, hold and move jobs – even during a global pandemic!
 
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Global Lecture Series: 'Covid 19 - An Equinox for News'
 
We will be joined by John Ryley, Editor in Chief of Sky News, who will discuss: Covid 19 - An equinox for news.
This webinar will take place at 4.30pm BST on Thursday 12 November and will be chaired by Professor Tim Luckhurst, Principal of South College.
 
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Global Lecture Series: 'Inequality: Why we Should all Care'
 
We will be joined by Dr Wanda Wyporska, CEO of The Equality Trust in discussion with our own Professor Sue Black OBE.
This webinar will take place at 3.45pm BST on Tuesday 24 November.
 
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Eat Medieval: A Taste of the Past
 
This course is a partnership between Blackfriars Restaurant and Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies: steeped in history and working with the best of modern cuisine. Use your exclusive 30% discount with code ZINZIBERDURHAM
 
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View all upcoming events
 
Check our events pages regularly for all of the upcoming alumni events across the world.
 
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Applications for the Study UK Alumni Awards are now open.
 
The Alumni Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of alumni and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education. Could you be an award winner in 2020-21?
 
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Thank you to our Volunteers
 
A massive thank you to all our volunteers who contributed to our New Alumni Event in September. We could not have done this without you. Check out Eleanor George's (Anthropology, Van Mildert College, 2013-16) poem that she wrote here. If you are interested in volunteering opportunities, please complete this form.
 
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Class Notes
 
Plastech Innovation is a start-up business founded by Natasha Boulding (Learning and Teaching in HE, 2017), Scott Bush (Chemistry, St Mary’s College, 2015-19) and Phil Buckley (Learning and Teaching in HE, Hatfield College, 2017-18), and the first ever student spinout business from Durham University. Using Plastech patent-pending technology, the business transforms plastic waste that was bound for landfill or incineration into a sustainable sand-replacement material for the manufacture of concrete with a much-reduced carbon footprint.

Former Dunelm USA Director and North American Development Board Chair, Commander Dr Anthony Wells (Modern German History, St Cuthbert’s Society, 1965-69) latest book Between Five Eyes: 50 Years of Intelligence Sharing is now available to read.

Congratulations to Graham Barker (Law, Van Mildert College, 1977-80) who has been appointed as Vice Lord Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire.

David Fenton (Economics and Politics, College of St Hild and St Bede, 1985-88) is undertaking an exciting physical and mental challenge walking over 600 mile across the UK to raise money for two charities.

Congratulations to alumna Leslie Ferrar, CVO (Chemistry, St Mary’s College, 1973-76) who has been appointed by HH Pope Francis to the Vatican Council for the Economy

Jordan Gale (Education, Stephenson College, 2013-16) has become one of the youngest deputy heads in the UK at the age of 25.

Alumnus Mohamed Huballah (International Studies, Ustinov College, 2007-09) book Beyond Your World (The Manifestation of Wishes) is now available to read.

Justin Keeling (Social Sciences Combined, Grey College, 1995-98) and Salone Sehgal launches Lumikai a new seed-stage fund in India backing gaming businesses.

Philip Richardson’s (English Literature, St John’s College, 1990-93) revised version of his PhD thesis Temple of the Living God has been published.

Maritime historian Cathy Shelbourne (Arts Combined, St Mary’s College, 1974-77) has spent lockdown creating an illustrated 52-card deck - showcasing some of Norfolk and Suffolk’s sailing heroes.

Professor Maryna Steger, neé Matskevich, (Business Administration, Hatfield College, 2017-19) has been nominated for the European Women of Legal Tech Awards.

David Tshulak (Hatfield College, 2009) has founded WeJam, an immersive experience that enables groups of friends to be rock stars.

 
 
 
Colleges
 
 
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Hatfield College
 
We’re calling for submissions of artwork of College from our alumni and friends, whether that be paintings, drawings, digital designs, photographs. Please submit digital copies of your artwork of College.
 
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Collingwood College
 
Collingwood alumni are invited to attend a lecture on The Dyslexia Debate by Principal Joe Elliott, based on a recent article by The Guardian, and register their interest in running an online Collingwood Connect Session about their careers or any expert advice you may have for our students.
 
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John Snow College
 
We are now at our new home! After 4 years of moving we are now in and settled in our new home at Mount Oswald and our looking forward to welcoming our students soon and alumni when restrictions allow.
 
 
 
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St Cuthbert's Society
 
See the latest news and events here.
 
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St John's College
 
Do you have any good news you’d like to share with fellow Johnians? We’d love to report your alumni news in the College Record 2020. Email St John's' here.
 
 
 
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St Mary's College
 
This year's annual SMCS lecture will be hosted virtually and will be joined by Dr Fiona Hill, Senior Fellow for the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institute, Washington D.C. Dr Hill has served on the State Department under Presidents George W Bush, Obama and Donald Trump.
 
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University College
 
Catch up on the Durham Castle Society 74 Annual Reunion and other news here.
 
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Departments
 
 
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Bio-Sciences
 
In these challenging times, it would be extremely helpful and interesting for current Biosciences students to read about different career journeys and to benefit from any advice that you feel able to give. The questions are for guidance only so please feel free to answer as many or as few as you like.
 
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Centre for Catholic Studies
 
We are excited to be hosting a number of events by Zoom this autumn and all are welcome to attend. Topics include Salvation; Lived Catholicism; and Catholicism and Music.
 
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Durham Energy Institute
 
Engage with Durham Energy Institute – the hub of Energy Research at Durham University
 
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Team Durham
 
Our Hockey Club begin their National and Premier League Campaign for both the men’s and the women’s teams
 
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