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We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.
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Chancellor-in-Conversation: exploring the future of AI in the North East of England
With major government initiatives on the horizon for Artificial Intelligence, skills and trade, our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, joined with industry leaders and the University community for an engaging discussion on how they could impact business across the region.
Three likely scenarios for Venezuela after Donald Trump's meddling
Professor Clare McGlynn’s research underpins new laws tackling X/Grok AI abuse
Winter Congregation: celebrating our newest graduates
Heritage railway volunteers show how deep friendships can be formed without discussing emotions
How medieval monks tried to stay warm in the winter
Opening doors with Destination Durham
Astronomers discover mysterious shock wave around dead star
Astronomers from our Physics department have discovered a striking and unexplained shock wave surrounding a dead star.
What surface ceramics reveal about cultures and connections
Warmer ocean currents significantly destabilise ice sheets, driving their retreat
BBC University Challenge ‘Champion of Champions’
Congratulations to our Durham University alumni team on retaining their BBC University Challenge title from last year and winning the alumni series over the festive period.
Global recognition for innovative teaching
University College boat named in honour of alumnus Grand Duke of Luxembourg
The Battleship Potemkin at 100: why Sergei Eisenstein’s powerful silent film remains unforgettable
Dr Dušan Radunović, Director of Russian Studies in Durham’s School of Modern Languages and Cultures, and Daniel O’Brien from the University of Essex, mark 100 years of Sergei Eisenstein’s The Battleship Potemkin. They explore why this silent masterpiece continues to resonate, inspiring filmmakers and audiences across shifting historical and cultural landscapes.
Farmers and supermarkets worry that extreme weather will stop food getting to consumers – here’s what needs to change
Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it
Explore the latest news and events in January’s Community Newsletter
Our latest Community Newsletter features a host of events in and around Durham alongside University news and research highlights.
Roman industrial hub discovered on banks of River Wear
Durham University welcomes Government backing for new mathematics school
Upcoming events
Grease
Spring Festival Fireworks Celebration
Verdi Requiem
Rivers of Ink -tour in the North-East of England
From our Student Blogs:
New Year Goals
PGCE student, Mia, looks at ways to transform her university experience throughout the year, from creating better study habits, joining new societies, attending a formal dinner at college to reading more books and exploring the wider area, such as Blast Beach in Seaham.
Roman industrial hub discovered on banks of River Wear
Our experts have helped uncover evidence of a Roman industrial hub on the banks of the River Wear, at Offerton, near Sunderland.
The excavations, which took place across six months in 2025, are featured in the new series of Digging for Britain on BBC Two and iPlayer (Series 13: Episode 4).
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