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Every student who finishes studying at Durham becomes a member of our alumni community. Explore our exclusive alumni benefits, our global alumni chapters, and how to keep in touch.
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Alumni Fee Scholarship

Supporting Durham graduates looking to undertake a postgraduate degree.
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Durham Masters Bursary

Supporting UK students from low- and middle-income households with postgraduate study.
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Research impact at Durham

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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Three likely scenarios for Venezuela after Donald Trump's meddling

After months of threats, which included the seizure of oil tankers, and air-strikes on alleged drug boats, on January 3rd, the United States removed Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s leader, and charged him with drug trafficking offences. Dr Omar Hammoud Gallego from our School of Government and International Affairs gives his analysis of the situation. 
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Professor Clare McGlynn’s research underpins new laws tackling X/Grok AI abuse

Research by Professor Clare McGlynn is behind a new law being implemented in England and Wales to criminalise the creation of non-consensual sexual deepfake images.
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Winter Congregation: celebrating our newest graduates

Hundreds of students graduated in our Winter Congregation ceremonies in January, marking a milestone for our whole University community.
Winter congregation

Heritage railway volunteers show how deep friendships can be formed without discussing emotions

Anthropology Professor Tom Yarrow's research into a group of heritage railway volunteers revealed that meaningful connections can be forged through quiet companionship and shared tasks.
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How medieval monks tried to stay warm in the winter

Hot water bottles, electric blankets and the heating on – some of the ways we try and keep ourselves warm in the 21st century, but how did the medieval monks manage it? Historian Professor Giles Gasper takes a step back in time to explain.
Rievaulx Abbey in York

Opening doors with Destination Durham

We want all students with the aspiration, merit and potential to succeed with us to apply and achieve the extraordinary at Durham. Almost one in five of our UK undergraduate students comes to us through a project that widens access to higher education.
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What surface ceramics reveal about cultures and connections

An international team of researchers, including Dr Michael Loy from our Department of Classics and Ancient History, has uncovered hidden clues about life in the hills of ancient southwest Samos, Greece.
The general landscape of southwest Samos

Warmer ocean currents significantly destabilise ice sheets, driving their retreat

New research reveals how ocean warming triggered the large-scale retreat of the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream (NEGIS) - offering vital clues for understanding its modern-day vulnerability.
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Global recognition for innovative teaching

The quality of teaching and learning that our students enjoy at Durham has been recognised at a global awards ceremony.
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University College boat named in honour of alumnus Grand Duke of Luxembourg

A new University College rowing boat has been named in honour of one the College’s most notable alumni: Guillaume V, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
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Farmers and supermarkets worry that extreme weather will stop food getting to consumers – here’s what needs to change

Mohammed Alzuhair, Doctor of Business Administration candidate and researcher at Durham University Business School, examines how recent storms have exposed the vulnerability of the UK’s food supply chain.
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Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it

Professor Chris Stokes, in our Department of Geography, Dr Florence Colleoni, National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics, and Dr James Kirkham British Antarctic Survey, say the science is clear on glacier change – and the perils of ignoring it are even clearer.
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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.
Images from the excavation of Roman whetstones on banks of River Wear

Durham University welcomes Government backing for new mathematics school

Durham University and Durham Sixth Form Centre warmly welcome the Government’s backing to move forward with pace the development of Durham Mathematics School (DMS) - a new specialist sixth form aimed at nurturing mathematical talent across the North of England.
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Upcoming events

Grease

Tuesday 27 January 2026 - Saturday 31 January 2026
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Gala Durham
Grease

Spring Festival Fireworks Celebration

Monday 16 February 2026 - Monday 16 February 2026
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Durham Amateur Rowing Club, City Boathouse, Green Lane Durham, DH1 3JU
Spring Festival Fireworks Celebration

Verdi Requiem

Friday 30 January 2026 - Friday 30 January 2026
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Durham Cathedral
Verdi Requiem

Rivers of Ink -tour in the North-East of England

Friday 13 February 2026 - Saturday 14 February 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Multiple locations, see the main event page.
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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.

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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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