Durham First Winter 2007
In this issue:
Notes from the Chancellor
By Bill Bryson
175 Celebration Highlights
Find out what's being going in the University's 175th anniversary year
Shoo Fly Publishing
Durham First catches up with alumnus Tom Moore in the inspiring world of educational software
Interviewing the Ancient Dead
Alumnus Lawrence Owens shares his experiences and findings from his archaeological digs
The Miracle of Transplants
Diana Sanders, alumna and heart and lung transplant survivor describes her life pre- and post-transplant
Beijing 2008
Durham University academics take a look at different aspects of culture and politics in China in the lead up to the Olympic Games
Comment on Sport
Alumnus and BBC Presenter, Mark Pougatch, gives his views on one of the nation's favourite sports
Staying Sane
Alumna, author and mother of three, Kathy Miller, provides a humorous insight into the challenges of motherhood
Stressed Out
A new study by researchers at the University shows that mothers who cradle their baby to their right-hand side are displaying signs of extreme stress
Educated for What?:
Lecturer in Education, Dr Sarah Aiston, presents a historical view of the private and professional lives of graduate women
The Media Room
All the latest news and developments from the University with some headline-grabbing research breakthroughs
My Favourite Place
Bill Bryson selects his favourite image from your competition entries
Focus on Queen's Campus
A brief look at the latest developments and changes
Slave Ship on Palace Green
School children commemorate the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade
History of Durham University
The Durham difference
Alumni Travel Programme
Find out how you can join in the tour to Turkey in 2008
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