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Dr James 'Jim' Coxon of the anthropology department joins Ben Caven to discuss his work on heritage and the significance of the Miner's GalaRecommended Sources: Pantazatos, A. and Silverman, H. 2019. 'Memory, pride and politics on parade: The durham miners' gala',  Heritage and festivals in europe, 110-27. Routledge.Temple, D. (2011). The big meeting : History of the durham miners' gala / david temple. Durham :: TUPS Books in assoc. with Durham Miners' Association.Tomaney, J. (2020). 'After coal: Meanings of the durham miners' gala', Frontiers in Sociology, 5: 32.

After two years of podcasting, Louie and Sam look back on some of Chalkboard Ultra's finest moments from this year. The hosts also discuss the future of the podcast, introducing a new host...

In the final guest interview for Chalkboard this year, the hosts chat to Durham's most famous lecturer: Sara L. Uckelman of Durfess and Overheard fame. Tune in for this amazing discussion on Sara's research, her role on Facebook and to find out what really went on behind the ecology report scandal...

Louie and Sam talk to Jamie about what it's like to be a teaching fellow at the university, and how to not screw up your PhD interviews!

In this week's episode, the hosts talk to Darren about how statistics underlies all other areas of maths. This episode features its uses in dynamical systems, what it means to be Bayesian and why (almost!) every programming language needs to be improved.

The hosts chatted to Luci, a PhD student and teaching fellow at the university who specialises in mathematical biology. We found out more about the subject and what life really would be like as a PhD student in Durham!

To begin the next series, Louie interviews three prospective PhD students: Alistair, Thomas and Sam himself! This was a super fun discussion about their different possible projects and how the application process went.

F***!Featuring: Ollie, Cormac, Scout, Lottie

This podcast title does look a little odd since I decided to use the "&" to separate the episodes in our titles thinking that said symbol would never been used in an episode title. Welp. Anyway, join WhoSoc today to discuss two episode of, in our opinions, very different quality, especially in terms of their handling of... ah... certain sensitive themes. Anyway. Dugga doo dugga doo dugga dugga dugga doo dugga doo dugga doo dugga dugga doo...Featuring: Ollie, Cormac, Lottie

We're back! This episode, WhoSoc discusses how well (heh) the third and fourth episodes of the latest Doctor Who season execute some very interesting and unique concepts. So if that's your jam, then it's your lucky day! (heheheh)Featuring: Ollie, Cormac, Scout

In this week's episode, the hosts talk to associate professor Sam about maths education, featuring the behind-the-scenes of E-assessments, how students really feel about the way maths is taught at university and the best tips on teaching!

Join WhoSoc as we delve into the first episodes of the brand new season of Doctor Who, featuring Missbelindachandrabots, Alan Cumming and a bunch of Doctor Who fans (us) considering how Doctor Who considers how Doctor Who fans consider Doctor Who. Makes sense right?Featuring: Ollie, Cormac, Scout, J

From The Guardian's 'Top 100 Things to Do Before You Die' to Mastercard's 'Top Events Money Can't Buy', University College's June Ball is one of the most iconic nights in the Castle calendar.Set in a UNESCO World Heritage Site and steeped in over a century of tradition, Student Voice goes behind the scenes with the people who bring the magic to life.

It is two decades until the new millennium and a UFO has been spotted in the skies above England.  When Doctor Ellen Marley arrives to work in Addenbrookes Hospital the next morning, she finds a stranger waiting for her. The man has brought Marley an ultimatum - she may either accept his offer and step into an unknown future, or she walk away into her old life and forever wonder about what could have been.

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It's our turn - welcome to Purple's episode of the Tour of the North! Join Charley, Charlie, Karis, Adam, and Miranda as they take you on an audio tour of Durham, stopping at exciting places on the way and hearing from people all across the city. A huge thank you to all of our guests, including BookWyrm, Handcrafted, UpcycleMe, and DJ Dave B. Listen back on our page for other episodes from URY, Jam Radio, and Moore Student Radio, and tune in next week for LSR!**Please be aware of reverb/audio quality issues in the final half an hour of the episode.

The next lecturer to enter the studio is James, who takes the hosts on a journey through the links between pure maths, medical science and clinical trials.

In this week's episode, DU Women in Maths president Hannah joins the hosts and talks about all things 'grurple': the crossover between various branches of maths, life as a student and, of course, the importance of supporting women in maths.

Welcome back to... Moore Student Radio? This is our Tour of the North!Come along with Purple as we discover our fellow student radio stations from across the north of England - Moore from Liverpool, Spark from Sunderland, LSR from Leeds, URY from York, Jam from Hull, and of course our beloved Purple from Durham. Come on a musical and historical journey with us across our university cities!This episode is brought to you by Zoe and Jack from Moore Student Radio.

Welcome back to... URY York? This is our Tour of the North! Over the next 6 weeks, come along with Purple as we discover our fellow student radio stations from across the north of England - Moore from Liverpool, Spark from Sunderland, LSR from Leeds, URY from York, Jam from Hull, and of course our beloved Purple from Durham. Come on a musical and historical journey with us across our university cities! This next episode is brought to you by Dee and Liz from URY York!

In this episode, I invited two special guests - Eloise, a home student in Durham and Prof. Nah, a professor in the Sociology department.In the last episode, I talked about what I feel as an exchange student, but after that, I thought it was crucial to talk about this theme with people from different standpoints. That's why I published this episode!Enjoy our conversation!!

Welcome back to... Jam Radio Hull? This is our Tour of the North! Over the next 6 weeks, come along with Purple as we discover our fellow student radio stations from across the north of England - Moore from Liverpool, Spark from Sunderland, LSR from Leeds, URY from York, Jam from Hull, and of course our beloved Purple from Durham. Come on a musical and historical journey with us across our university cities! This first episode is brought to you by Lizzie from Jam Radio in Hull.

Purple Radio X RT Minds DurhamIn Episode Three of the Never Give Up podcast series, listen to the incredible Ziggy talk about dealing with Anorexia and her road to recovery.Her story is truly moving, she is a real inspiration.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode, further guidance and access to support is available following the link below:https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/overview/

Join WhoSoc for our latest discussion of Doctor Who's latest instalment, the 2024 Christmas special- an episode we do not have the highest opinion of. Tune in for our takes on the plot device of the Time Hotel, the character of Joy, and the religious imagery in the episode.

“Artistic freedom allows for artists to pursue any topic they want, from whichever perspective they choose from. Although it is generally agreed upon that this is a good thing, in recent years various works in literature, film etc have been criticised for inaccurate or insensitive portrayals, or for being motivated by a hidden ,or sometimes explicit, political agenda. This raises the question whether there are any responsibilities on what an artist is allowed to do, and more importantly not allowed to do when creating art."Thank you to Pavlos and Sarah for being our guests this week, and special thanks to Pavlos for writing the thesis.

Join us for another interview special.We were delighted to be joined by Durham University Choral Society to hear about the incredible work that they do and their exciting upcoming plans.

Last term Oswald's Players presented their second annual student written pantomime. I was joined by co-directors Ben and Charlotte to tell me all about the writing and rehearsal process; and Ben shares a star-studded anecdote from his school days...

Join Purple Radio as we talk with the 6 bands progressing to Durham RockSoc's finals for their annual Battle of the Bands! Competing for a live lounge session, these student musicians will appear on Thursday 20th March, 7:30pm at Klute, to fight for the title in a live-streamed extravaganza broadcasted by Durham's award winning PalTV.

Join WhoSoc as we discuss the final episode of the latest season of Doctor Who! We discuss the ups, and more often the downs, of this rather whelming finale.

Viewer's discretion is advised. Join Sami, Srishti, and Mariam as they discuss the importance and prevalence of FGM in the UK and beyond. The discussion will revolve around how and why FGM is practiced, as well as the legal implications that occur as a result.

Another lecturer guest joins the hosts! Andrew talks through his research background in probability and specifically in random walks. This was a fun discussion on random walks, its applications, and Guinness!

Happy International Women's Day! In the final episode of Her Voice Durham, Purple Radio's miniseries celebrating the women of Durham University, we are joined by the team of women that make everything happen - the executive committee of Purple Radio.Join Charley (Head of Podcasts), Ione (Deputy Station Manager), Phoebe (Head of News), and Karis (Head of Live Production) as we discuss being a woman in education, the strong female figures in our lives, and try our hand at an International Women's Day quiz!

Let's go Red Sox! In this episode, Andrew talks to the hosts about everything statistical in baseball: from enjoying it as a kid to deep diving into how we measure the sport's success over time.

Welcome back to Her Voice Durham, Purple Radio's special miniseries highlighting the women of Durham University in the lead up to International Women's Day 2025 on the 8th March. In this episode Charley is joined by Liz and Dara from The Legal Besties Podcast, alongside their friends and classmates Devina and Tianna. Listen in to hear their thoughts and experiences as Black women studying law at Durham, as well as how we can encourage girls to get into law, the women that inspire them, how accurately films and TV shows depict the law profession, and what they would say to their younger selves.

Lulu and Jack join me to talk all about this collaborative devised project, their dream musical roles, and Jack gets a history lesson!

We were delighted to be joined by the wonderful Lucy Wilkinson- Miss Durham, in this weeks episode of Student Voice.We spoke all things beauty pageants, from training to misconceptions.Be sure to tune in to learn what holding this title really means- warning its nothing like Miss Congeniality or Toddlers &Tiaras!

Louie and Sam give an homage to their supporters by inviting Cassia Pearce and Lydia Purcell on the pod to talk about their journey through the Mathematical Society and maths at Durham itself.

Welcome to this introduction to the Halo Project, featuring Project Director Srishti!The Halo Project was established in 2011 in response to a gap in service provision for Black and Minoritised women and girls experiencing, or at risk of, domestic and sexual abuse and violence. Since launch we are proud to have supported over 3000 women from over 49 different ethnicities, we have helped them to move from a situation of untenable violence to a life free from abuse. The Halo Project strives to support survivors through their programmes to ensure survivors are believed, protected, supported and empowered to live independent and fulfilled lives. The Durham Student HALO team aim to further the mission and vision of the charity.

In this episode of Her Voice Durham, Purple Radio's special miniseries showcasing the voices of women across Durham University in the lead up to International Women's Day, Charley is joined by Liv, Steeley, and Hannah from Safe Education. Listen in to hear our discussion about what International Women's Day means to us, why it is important to be intersectional in feminist discussions, the work that Safe Education does, and so much more!

We were delighted to be joined by Durham Marrow in this weeks episode of Student Voice.Listen now to learn more about the incredible work that they do and how you can get involved!Be sure to follow them on Instagram @durham_marrow

This week, Cameron and Milly dissect DDF appearances, the Apprentice, Sports Day and everything in between. The more tangential the better.

On this romantic special, Milly and Cam start discussing the best way to spend February (the month of love), before quickly devolving into dissecting the latest Durham news and pop culture.