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Feminism, Ignorance and Wangari Maathai by Boke Omwega

A blog post from Nyaboke Omwega, Postgraduate Research Student, Department of Anthropology and member of the GCRF CDT. My research on gender discrimination (Transport as Gendered Employment Practice in Kenya) has led me to look at Kenyan history. It is impossible to discuss female leadership in Kenya without discussing Wangari Maathai (1940-2011). Internationally, she was […]

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Interview with Robert Ssewanyana

On the 4th January 2021 an event dubbed as a “Research Dissemination Exhibition”, was launched at the Makerere University Art gallery. Read our interview with the artist and PhD candidate: Could you tell us a bit about yourself? I am an applied sculptor and Lecturer at the College of Engineering, Art, Design and Technology (CEDAT) […]

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Whilst doing your PhD in the UK you may wish to travel to Europe (for a conference or workshop). If you do plan to travel to Europe you may need to apply for a visa. The Schengen visa permits its holder to pass freely through any of the Schengen Member States on a short term basis. There are 25 European States participating in the Schengen Agreement. For more info:

https://www.dur.ac.uk/immigration/travel_europe/

Applications should be made to the Embassy or Consulate (in the UK) of the country that you wish to visit. For more information please check the website of the Embassy/Embassies of the country/countries you wish to visit (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk)

Please note:

  • make sure to provide the originals of the student letter you can obtain from the Online Document Store (please indicate purpose (academic) of your visit to get a waiver for the Online Document Store fee).
  • make sure to obtain travel insurance from a third party (e.g. through the post office) for – at least – the whole duration of your visit (as Embassies only accept private travel insurance applied in the whole Schengen Area).
  • if you think your stay in Europe needs exquisite elaboration, don’t forget that you have the right to compile an intention letter attached to your application.

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Read our Durham Global Challenges Centre for Doctoral Training Brochure:
Brochure DU GCRF-CDT 

In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 goals for a better world by 2030. These sustainable development goals have the power to end poverty, fight inequality and stop climate change. All of the Durham Global Challenges – CDT projects are linked to one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, to work together to build a better future for everyone.

The Durham GCRF-CDT students focused on productive writing at Dove Marine (Newcastle University) on the coast of Cullercoats. They used their time to prepare for their Formal Progression Review. This requires the students to submit for assessment a substantive piece of work as defined by their departments. The structured programme included a break with an outdoor activity.

A member of the Durham Centre for Academic Development facilitated the event for the CDT.

The Durham Global Challenges CDT Trip 2019

On 1st July 2019 the Durham Global Challenges-CDT organised a trip to the Angel of the North, Bamburgh, Seahouses and the Farne Islands. The trip offered a unique cultural learning experience of English heritage in North East England and provided an opportunity to network and socialise with the cohort.

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