Congratulations to all our new students
Discover
QS World University Rankings 2027: ranked 85th
Alumni Fee Scholarship
Undergraduate Open Days 18 and 19 September
Your next steps
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.
What's new?
Black hole revival rewrites cosmic rulebook
An international team of astronomers, including researchers from our Department of Physics, has observed a seemingly dormant supermassive black hole reawaken.
World top 35 university for sustainability
Empty North Sea oil fields could store enough green hydrogen to power the country for seven years
Major new grant from the Wolfson Foundation to strengthen heritage science research
Nolan’s The Odyssey is an emotive meditation on modern moral injury
New study finds practicing gratitude may boost health and well being
Study finds women build stronger workplace friendships than men
Professor Claire Horwell sheds light on volcanic health dangers
An international team of volcanologists, including Professor Claire Horwell from our Earth Sciences Department, has published a major review that addresses 18 of the most common misconceptions about volcanoes and eruptions.
Astronomers discover a new astrophysical object - a black hole star
Heavy metals may help lung cancer resist chemotherapy
Meeting the graduating class of 2026: Iqra Aziz Malik
Graduating this summer, BA Accounting & Finance student Iqra Aziz Malik shares how her Durham experience helped shape her academic, professional and personal journey, preparing her for a career with KPMG UK.
National Student Survey: Continuing to improve on high student satisfaction
Celebrating our newest graduates at Summer Congregation 2026
Japan’s earthquake shows extreme heat can turn one disaster into two
Professor Glenn McGregor from our Geography Department shares his insights on how Japan’s earthquake response reveals the dangers of compound disasters, where extreme heat can intensify the effects of an earthquake and create a second crisis. He highlights why disaster planning must account for overlapping climate and natural hazards, rather than treating each emergency in isolation.
Confused about carbon capture? Experts explain why we need different types
Medieval England had a defamation problem: how people used the law to fight rumours, insults and rivals
Durham receives donation of acclaimed translation of The Four Dreams of Linchuan
We have received a donation of translations of the acclaimed literary work The Four Dreams of Linchuan.
Strengthening research ties with Japan through multiple new grant awards
European partnership to shape AI in business, locally and internationally
Upcoming events
Durham Orchid Show
Access Masters Event - London
Undergraduate Open Day
Everyday Elegance: Daily Lives of Women in Late Qing China
From our Student Blogs:
A fresher's guide to packing for university
Wondering what to pack for your first year at university? PGCE student Mia shares her list of must-haves to help you settle into life as a fresher.
Professor Arlene Holmes-Henderson Humanities on her hew book, Humanities Forward
Professor Arlene Holmes-Henderson talks about the relevance of the humanities in today's polarised world.
