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Durham, United Kingdom
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Durham University Collections (no longer on X) retweeted
📢EVENT TONIGHT POSTPONED!📢
Unfortunately we are having to postpone the Durham University Student Art Prize launch event this evening.
Watch this space for reschedule details!
@DuCollections @DUThingsToDo
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Good to be back at the National Museum of Japanese History. Even better to be greeted by images from our new exhibition as we arrived. @DU_Collections
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After a technical issue, the Little Dragon's Under 5's Eventbrite booking is now live for tomorrow's session.
Please follow the link to book below:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/little-dr…
Thank you everyone!
Durham University Collections (no longer on X) retweeted
Our Repair and Care exhibition shares the stories of the archaeologists, conservators and construction workers working to preserve the Norman Chapel at Durham Castle. Visit the online exhibition to find out more: bit.ly/3xqQQpW
#durhamcastle #universitycollegedurham
ALT Photograph showing the entrance to the Norman Chapel at Durham Castle. A dark stone corridor leads to an archway opening out to the illuminated chapel, showing four columns with carved sculptural details.
Durham University Collections (no longer on X) retweeted
The student curators of the Museum of Archaeology's exhibition, 'Under Durham', have been hard at work recording an accompanying podcast! The Podcast’ is available on Spotify or on our website bit.ly/3Vrvdza
#archaeology #durham #durhamuniversity #garybankhead
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Tickets are now on sale for the Lunar New Year Lantern Festival at the Oriental Museum on Saturday 24 February, 6-8pm. There will be music, crafts, snacks and much more.
Tickets are £3.00 for adults and children. Children under 2 years are free.
Durham University Collections (no longer on X) retweeted
Delighted to share a blogpost from Noa Mensch🌟one of two student interns involved in @durham_uni's ‘Legacies of Enslavement and Colonialism’ Project at Palace Green Library, as part of our #RaceEqualityCharter work ⬇️
studentblog.webspace.durham.…
@DU_Collections @dulib @MLACdurham
ALT External shot of Palace Green Library, with bright blue sky on the background and people walking in front of the building.
Durham University Collections (no longer on X) retweeted
For #BlackHistoryMonth we delved into our archives and discovered that William G. Nicol of Sierra Leone was the first person from Africa to study at Westminster College - and so, the first black student at a predecessor of @oxford_brookes - to read more:
ocmch.wordpress.com/2023/10/…
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Voices: Contemporary Art and Design from the Middle East and North Africa is now open at the Oriental Museum! The exhibition showcases contemporary collecting by the museum and many works are on display for the first time!
@durhampointers @ThisisDurham @DurhamWHS
ALT A few visitors viewing the works from the new 'Voices' exhibition.
Durham University Collections (no longer on X) retweeted
"Obliterating Obnoxious Smells and building a Temple of Mirth" A free talk using the archives of social conditions of early 20th century South Shields. Thursday 26 October 2023, 5.30 - 6.30pm. Learn more and secure your place through Eventbrite bit.ly/3LzTjCi
ALT Report on work at The Bents in South Shields, for the Town Improvement and Sanitary Committee, 1898
Durham University Collections (no longer on X) retweeted
Our new online exhibition follows the story of Cuthbert Tunstall, Bishop of Durham and one of the most respected and controversial figures of the Tudor period. Link below:
stories.durham.ac.uk/tunstal…
@durhampointers @ThisisDurham @DurhamWHS
ALT Title slide for 'Tunstall and the Tudors' exhibition, depicting Bishop Tunstall and other figures from Tudor History in cartoon form.
Durham University Collections (no longer on X) retweeted
Today is #IndependenceDayofUkraine. We stand with our Ukrainian students, colleagues, friends, and partners as they defend their freedom. Here Professor Karen O'Brien, our Vice Chancellor, shares more about our twinning with #Ukraine @ZNU_University 👉 brnw.ch/21wBWjo
ALT Durham colleagues with colleagues from our twinned university
Durham University Collections (no longer on X) retweeted
Stuart Hunt has been appointed as our new Director of Library & Collections and University Librarian.
Stuart will join us in Dec 2023 and has more than 20 years' experience in Higher Education Library & Collection Services.
Read more: fal.cn/3AyJH
Durham University Collections (no longer on X) retweeted
Looking for something new to watch and listen to this rainy summer?
Our @DUThingsToDo podcasts and videos explore our collections in new ways. Made by our collections staff, students, academics and members of the community.
We hope you enjoy!
durham.ac.uk/things-to-do/le…
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Day 1 of our Year 12 work experience and they have been working with our wonderful curators @DUThingsToDo Oriental Museum to put on a fantastic display. From labels, stands and layout.
Come and see their hard work for yourself and learn more about our wonderful students!
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It has been wonderful seeing our BA Visual Arts students graduate this year, the first group to complete our Museum Curating modules from first to third year. Well done, you have all been a fabulous group!
@DU_Collections @DUThingsToDo @DU____Arts
#proud #graduates #arts
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'Fragments of History' is the new exhibition at Durham Castle, created by Take a Stitch 2 Durham, a band of creative textile artists and stitchers, with works inspired by 950 years of Durham Castle's history.
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Looking for something to do with the little ones this Easter holiday?
Little Dragons at the Oriental Museum is running over the Easter period, so don't forget to book your spot for Wednesday 5 April via Eventbrite!
@durhampointers
@ThisisDurham
#duorientalmuseum
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Join us for Durham World Heritage Day 2023!
Free fun for all ages on Durham's incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site this Easter Monday 10 April. Live music - food - crafts - performances.
durham.ac.uk/news-events/eve…
@DU_Collections @DUThingsToDo @DurhamWHS
