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The Intractable Challenge: Land Insecurity is Linked to Poverty in Africa
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Is Ireland’s 8th amendment a breach of the country’s international human rights commitments?
Dr Aisling McMahon from Durham Law School and Dr Brid Ni Ghrainne (University of Sheffield) have looked closely at the amendment and explain why it violates international human rights law
(25 May 2018) » More about is Ireland’s 8th amendment a breach of the country’s international human rights commitments?
How to understand one of Stephen Hawking's final papers
Professor Ruth Gregory from Mathematical Sciences explains what we can understand from one of Professor Stephen Hawking's final papers, which was published posthumously last week.
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Warning signs: how early humans first began to paint animals
Professor Paul Pettitt, from the Department of Archaeology and Derek Hodgson, University of York, explain why figurative art might derive from Neanderthal handprints.
(4 May 2018) » More about warning signs: how early humans first began to paint animals
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Beyond the Realms: Tales of Fantasy and Imagination
Durham Festival of the Arts
Join Music Durham for their annual celebratory concert in Durham Cathedral, the official opening of Durham Festival of the Arts 2018.
Based on the theme of the supernatural, there will be performances from Durham University Concert Band, Choral Society, Orchestral Society, Big Band, New Art Music Ensemble, Chamber Choir, and Northern Lights A Cappella. Join us for an evening of music based on magic, myth, and mystery
Community Brass Day with Russell Gray
Durham Festival of the Arts
Durham Festival of the Arts is running a Community Brass Day, open to all brass players of any age and ability.
Led by world renowned band conductor, Russell Gray, there will be a workshop 10am -12 p.m where the band will learn pieces, receiving guidance from Russell. Gain experience through provided repertoire, with a showcase to conclude performing the rehearsed material.
Earthbound: Sketches of land, sea, and sky
Durham Festival of the Arts
Join Music Durham for their annual Castle Concert. This year based on the theme ‘Earthbound’ there will be performances representing earth, land, sea, and the natural world in all its beauty. There will be performances from Durham University Brass Band, Classical Ensemble, Dunelm Consort, Durham Dynamics, Full Score Barbershop, Hill Orchestra, Voices, and Palatinate Orchestra.
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