The Russell Group of universities, of which Durham is a member, has announced an ambitious new commitment to help build healthier communities.

Our Department of Computer Science has welcomed an exciting new arrival: Alan, a humanoid robot that will support a wide range of future research.

Current workplace frameworks are failing to reflect the realities of modern employment, leaving many people working multiple jobs without adequate protection, new research from Professor Jo McBride in our Business School finds.

To satisfy food cravings, as an antidote to poison or just as a snack – humans have been eating soil for millions of years. PhD candidate, Zander Simpson, has studied the long history of geophagy.

Harmful gambling can worsen domestic abuse and act as escapism for women, new research from Durham University Business School finds.

Asian Access is a new residential programme supporting Year 12 students of Asian heritage in the UK, aiming to boost their confidence in applying to Durham University.

Durham University has announced a new partnership with Sage to help build AI skills and support future talent across North East England.

In an increasingly digital age, criminal law has struggled to keep pace with online abuse, particularly for women and girls. Professor Clare McGlynn, from our Law School, is changing this.

In our new ‘Spotlight on’ series, we’re highlighting how our researchers are leading their field and transforming lives. Professor Stephen Gorard, from our School of Education, is a pioneer in evidence-informed improvements to educational opportunities.

Our physicists are taking quantum science to extraordinary new depths – more than a kilometre below the earth’s surface.

Earlier this month a range of sports teams from our Colleges squared up against rivals from the University of York, coming away triumphant and retaining the Varsity cup for a second consecutive year.

We’ve been named in the top 50 of the world’s most international universities, by a newly published league table.

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.

Professor Kieran Fernandes, Executive Dean of our Business School, explores the UK’s ambition to lead the G7 in AI adoption, arguing that success depends not on innovation alone, but on how effectively AI is embedded across businesses, public services and regions.

Everyone’s been in a debate when someone says: “You’re taking that out of context.” But what does it actually mean to understand something “in context”? Here Dr Paolo Heywood from our Department of Anthropology explores the use and abuse of the word 'context'.

The UK government’s recently published proposed education reforms include measures to improve teacher recruitment, student achievement and belonging at school. Education experts, including Professor Stephen Gorard from our School of Education, share their thoughts on the proposals.

We welcomed Mr Santiago Miralles Huete, Consul General of Spain in Edinburgh, for a visit that celebrated our long-standing connections with Spain, and its vibrant cultural and academic community.

We’re playing a key role in a new partnership to make five nationally significant archives linked to Hadrian’s Wall in northern England accessible to the public.

Nevrargenics, a Durham University spin-out company, has received the Bionow Project of the Year Award at the 2025 Bionow Annual Awards.