Northumbria Disaster and Development Society

20/06/2018

Find out why you should consider taking the MSc Disaster Management and Sustainable Development course here at Northumbria. As Blaine states, we are closely related to the course, to help our students get the most out of there studies/experiences here at Northumbria.

29/03/2018

2nd UKADR conference Summary:

The DDS had the opportunity to present a poster presentation and engage at the UKADR conference held at the University of Bristol. We, as a society, would like to expend our thanks all the organising committee for organising this great conference. No pressure on our university next year.

A couple of pictures of the society with there posters are shown below.

On a final note, I personally extend my personal heartfelt thanks to our fantastic delegates Blaine, Cara and Jamie, for been outstanding representative to the society.

Follow up updates will be available over the next week, so watch their space!

Mark Ashley

19/03/2018

Easter Raffle Prize Draw

Thank you to all those who have bought tickets, your contribution will help support our work and our chosen charity EcoSwell.

The lucky winners are:

1st - Thomas Ivor Parry - (327)
2nd - Skye Potts - (290)
3rd - Chloe Gowling - (341)
4th - Lilly Collins - (275)
5th - Claire Mather - (457)

Once again, thanks for your support and have a very Happy Easter everyone!🐰🐣🐥💐🥚

13/03/2018

If your on campus today come and check out our stall in the SU and enter our raffle food r a chance to win a selection a delicious Easter eggs and the grand prize a giant Easter bunny.

21/02/2018

Good Morning Everybody,

The DDS is pleased to announce its Easter Raffle. The proceeds of the raffle are going to be split: 90% to the DDS to finance it future awareness days and conference trips to further highlight the need of 14-18 education within Disasters. In addition, 10% will be going to EcoSwell, who are fantastic NGO based in Lobitos, Peru. If you wish to find out more, please visit there page.

There are 5 prizes to be won, as demonstrated in the pictures below. If you wish to buy a ticket, please message us on this page or visit ELA203. It is 50p a ticket or a strip of 5 tickets for £2.

Many Thanks for your Time,
DDS Committee

15/02/2018

Tune back next Wednesday to find out what this chocolate bunny has to do with our society.

05/02/2018

Good Afternoon,

As most of you probably know by now, it is election week here at Northumbria University. We would like to encourage all our society members to get involved, as give you a chance to to have your say on how our SU is ran.

For this election, the society committee is endorsing society member and MSc DM+SD student Blaine Rutherford for the role of "Vice President Postgraduate".

Here is link to vote within the election:

Our annual leadership elections - these are your chance to stand to lead your Students' Union for the next academic year and choose the students who speak for you. Sabbatical Officers or ‘Sabbs’ are the leaders of NSU. These students are elected to a paid role in which they run your Students' Un...

11/01/2018

THIS MONTH ONLY!!!

As a part membership drive, this month we have reduced our membership by 50%!!! This means you can join our society for only £1.50. It is open to both current students and alumni.

You can join on the following link:
https://www.mynsu.co.uk/getinvolved/society/development/

27/11/2017

Many thanks to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service for accommodating our visit in the summer!

27/11/2017

03/10/2017

Morning everybody, on Wednesday 18th October there is going to be a public lecture hosted by Northumbria University, between 1pm-2pm, entitled "Climate Reality - The Climate, Business and Me". If you are interested, then you can register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-reality-the-climate-business-and-me-tickets-38270262385