Design
Should Durham modernise its design?
Architectural design is often a reflection of its time - so would modernising Durham harm its historic charm?
Arts
It is not difficult to gaze in awe upon Audrey Hepburn masquerading as Holly Golightly in the iconic 1961 Breakfast at Tiffany’s, in adoration laced with faint pity and amusement.
Culture
One hundred and seventy-four kilometres, nine thousand seven hundred metres of elevation, forty-five hours of running. This is the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB); one of the most popular trail running events in the world. Attracting thousands of runners and spectators to the start line in Chamonix,
Fashion
Learn more about what your choice of Winter coat at Durham says about you.
Read here to see the list of Durham University's signed models.
A guide to hosting a soirée in your 10–15 m² Durham accom without blowing your student loan.
Learn about the origins of the "old money" aesthetic and the controversy the term.
Learn about the true culture in every Durham University college. Are the stereotypes really true?
Mahira Gangwani explores how South Asian adornments like bangles, bindis, and jhumkas are evolving from tradition-bound symbols into everyday expressions of identity.
Hailey Tang describes how the 'highlight of May' has turned into an event run by tech moguls, influencers and an attempt to be the most 'niche' instead of recognising what the Met Gala is truly about.
Castle & Cloister is an independent, student‑led magazine founded in mid‑2026 at Durham University.
Learn more about the sudden rise of "coolcations."
Read here to see the list of Durham University's signed models.
A guide to hosting a soirée in your 10–15 m² Durham accom without blowing your student loan.
Learn why the Princess of Wales is today's definition of timeless elegance.
There are few times in the year that I look forward to more than the Montreux Jazz Festival. The fortnight-long festival takes place on the shores of Lake Geneva in the first two weeks of July, and is the world’s second-largest jazz festival, after the Montreal International
Learn why the "clean girl" went from coveted to not-so-cool anymore.
From sustainability to the history of CPHFW, here's the run down.
Learn how to apply for the position.
The world of interior design has finally shifted from white walls and linen sheets back to bold colours and areas led by individual, unique expression.
See the exact figure DUCFS raised in 2026 and where the cash will be allocated towards.
Learn about the origins of the "old money" aesthetic and the controversy the term.
From sell-out MCR tributes to Collingwood Day, Dead End River (D.E.R.) show no sign of stopping. I sat down with Anais, Bly and Nesh to discuss their past, present and future.