Luisa Aarhuus

Luisa Aarhuus
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Durham
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Durham University, Student Life, Student Voice, Durham City Content, Features, Opinion Content, Food, Travel, and Culture,

  • Luisa is the Features Editor of The Durham Tab for 2026-27 and is responsible for writing and giving out regular, creative and Durham-focussed commissions to writers.
  • Luisa works as a team with other Tab editors to release topical and entertaining stories and guides while also aiding and editing for other aspiring writers.
  • Luisa is a fourth-year Health and Human Sciences student with a passion for food, sustainability, and community engagement. Outside of her studies, she enjoys writing and rowing for her college boat club. She also serves as Project Manager for DUSVO Bakes, leading a bake sale initiative that raises funds for…

Experience

Luisa began writing for The Durham Tab as a student writer during her year abroad in 2025. In July 2026, she was promoted to Features Editor. She covers a wide range of topics related to student life at Durham, from practical advice and personal reflections to culture, campus life, and student experiences. Her work includes features on studying abroad and the third-culture kid experience, as well as popular articles such as The 10 Famous Women You May Not Have Realised Studied at Durham. Through her writing, Luisa aims to inform, entertain, and spark conversation within the Durham student community.

Education

Luisa is a fourth-year undergraduate studying Health and Human Sciences at Durham University. Having recently returned from a year abroad at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, she brings an international perspective to her studies. She grew up and completed her education in Germany before moving to the UK to begin her degree.

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Posts

The best day trips from Durham: Your ultimate summer term escape guide

On the off chance you’re bored during summer term, here are some elite escapes from the Durham bubble

You’ve got diss: How to survive your Durham dissertation

A comprehensive guide to conquering Durham’s most ominous rite of passage

Why Easter term at Durham is the best: A love letter to summer term

Sun, freedom, and a social calendar that refuses to take no for an answer

10 famous inspirational women you had no idea studied at Durham

From Netflix stars to the ‘Tube Girl’, the female alumni putting Durham University on the map

Here are 10 essential items every Durham University student needs

Pre-warning: Yes, I will be talking about air fryers

Right Durham students, we need to talk about your dinners

If you are still eating pesto pasta, this one’s for you

Palatinalps: Is it actually worth it?

An insider’s guide to Durham’s annual ski trip

Here’s why Durham is the perfect place to try rowing

Yes, the river is cold. Yes, the alarms are early. No, you still won’t regret it