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Now that you have completed your studies you are part of a global and lifelong network of over 230,000 Durham graduates.

You can enjoy a wide range of continued support and benefits, and we’ll help you to stay connected to what’s happening in your local community or at Durham, wherever you are in the world. Simply keep your details updated and we can support you, wherever your next adventure may take you.
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Take a look at what we can offer. Your community will always be there to support and we'd love you to help us support others just like you.

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Whether you’re looking for careers and networking advice, further study, personal development or, just for fun, we have a range of exclusive alumni benefits.
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We're a thriving global and inclusive community of over 200,000. Our common bond is our lifetime relationship with Durham and each other.
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There are lots of ways for you to support your community. It’s an excellent way to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and network with fellow graduates.
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When you make a gift, you help keep Durham at the forefront of education, research, and student experience.
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I fully believe that inspiring people to do outstanding things here at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Make your relationship with Durham a lifelong one. Stay connected, stay engaged with each other and with us, and help us all to be the best we can be.
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Our Spring Telephone Campaign

This March, Van Mildert College will be holding its first ever telephone campaign, as part of the year of celebrations to mark our 60th anniversary.

Alumni news
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60 years young – celebrating community from Graduate Society to Ustinov College

As Ustinov College enters its 60th year, it is a vibrant, international and welcoming scholarly community supporting academic excellence, and is the place for postgraduate students to call home.
Alumni news

Hitting all the right notes: student vocal group remains undefeated at national competition

Northern Lights A Cappella, our award-winning student vocal group, has come away from the Open A Cappella Competition in Warwick with a swathe of accolades including first place.
Student news
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Hatfield alumnus appointed to Church Commissioner role in the Church of England

Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC (Law, Hatfield College, 1987-90) has been appointed to become the Third Church Estate Commissioner in the Church of England.
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The Durham difference; from educational excellence to employability

Our Careers and Enterprise team have been shortlisted for an Educate North Award as a result of their programmes to facilitate employability right across our student community.
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A spotlight on our innovative Transformative Humanities programme

A panel of our leading academics shared Durham’s fresh approach to humanities thinking.
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The Davis Scholarship launches for care-experienced PhD applicants

Our Department of Sociology has launched a new PhD scholarship on contextual safeguarding aimed at candidates with experience of care.
Research news
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Broaden your horizons with our Postgraduate Support Scholarships

We are delighted to announce 100 Postgraduate Support Scholarships to support eligible UK students from low and middle income backgrounds who apply for postgraduate study starting in September 2025.

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Introducing our new International Scholarships starting from £5,000

Our new International Scholarships are available to students from Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Vietnam who are looking to study with us at undergraduate or taught postgraduate level this September.
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His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List 2025

With the announcement of the King’s New Year Honours List 2025, we extend our congratulations to our alumni and friends who have been recognised and celebrate their outstanding achievements.
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Consistently excellent: A Cappella student group retains UK Championship in hat-trick

Hot on the heels of their success at the Open A Cappella Competition last month, our premier student vocal ensemble Northern Lights A Cappella has pulled off a spectacular win in the UK finals of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella.

Hitting all the right notes: student vocal group remains undefeated at national competition

Northern Lights A Cappella, our award-winning student vocal group, has come away from the Open A Cappella Competition in Warwick with a swathe of accolades including first place.
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Nanjing to Durham and beyond: an international exchange journey

Ahead of the start of this academic year, international exchange student Yukun Tao undertook an epic cross-continental 11,000km journey driving between Nanjing, China, and Durham.
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Upcoming events

Athens Alumni Gathering

Thursday 10 April 2025 - Thursday 10 April 2025
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Albion Omirou 6 154 51 Neo Psychiko
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North East Alumni Chapter Dinner

Friday 11 April 2025 - Friday 11 April 2025
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
St John's College, Durham University, 3 South Bailey, Durham DH1 3RJ
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St Mary's 125th Anniversary Alumni Dinner - 0 to 10 years

Saturday 26 April 2025 - Saturday 26 April 2025
6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
St Mary's College, Elvet Hill Road, Durham, DH1 3LR
Alumni 0-10 years

Durham University Rugby Club at 150

Saturday 3 May 2025 - Saturday 3 May 2025
10:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Durham City Rugby Club
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University student
Everything I have learnt at Durham stays with me and continues to inspire me. I am constantly taking cues from my experience at Durham to navigate my current decisions.
Megha Bengani
Law LLB, Trevelyan College, 2018

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About Us

Durham is a university like no other. We have more than 200,000 alumni, all proud of their Durham experience, and all keen to stay in touch. 

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