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$4.15m (£3.2m) donation from Dr Neil Hunt to inspire future tech leaders

New sustainability-focused scholarships will be established and student entrepreneurship enhanced thanks to a US $4.15 (£3.2) million donation from tech pioneer, former Netflix executive and Durham alumnus Dr Neil Hunt.

Alumni news
Nature Positive: We're Highly Commended in the International Green Gown Awards

We're delighted to announce that our project entitled 'Enhancing Biodiversity at Durham' has been Highly Commended for the Nature Positive category in the International Green Gown Awards 2024. Ian Armstrong, Biodiversity Manager in our Estates and Facilities Directorate, explains more about the project and how it supports our sustainability strategy.

Durham news
Durham visits USA for West Coast networking events

University colleagues joined alumni, supporters and representatives from Scheinman Career Networking at events in Seattle and San Francisco.

Alumni news
University Challenge – the next generation

At 8.30 on Monday 7 October, we will all be cheering on our latest Durham team on their first appearance in the BBC2 competition, University Challenge.

Student news
Alumnus Baron Brady releases memoir of political career

Our recently ennobled alumnus Baron (Graham) Brady, previously a long-serving Conservative MP, has published a memoir of his long political career

Alumni news
Reconnecting with our Colleges

Alumnus, Timpson Group CEO and newly appointed Minister of State for Prisons, Parole and Probation, James Timpson OBE, visited Durham recently to be awarded an honorary Doctor of Science in our Summer Congregation ceremony.

Alumni news
Durham is a finalist for three Green Gown Awards

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three Green Gown Awards that recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives in the higher and further education sector. This includes the Nature Positive category in the International Awards, and the Creating Impact category and the Sustainability Institution of the Year category in the UK & Ireland Awards.

Durham news

$4.15m (£3.2m) donation from Dr Neil Hunt to inspire future tech leaders

New sustainability-focused scholarships will be established and student entrepreneurship enhanced thanks to a US $4.15 (£3.2) million donation from tech pioneer, former Netflix executive and Durham alumnus Dr Neil Hunt.

Alumni news

Nature Positive: We're Highly Commended in the International Green Gown Awards

We're delighted to announce that our project entitled 'Enhancing Biodiversity at Durham' has been Highly Commended for the Nature Positive category in the International Green Gown Awards 2024. Ian Armstrong, Biodiversity Manager in our Estates and Facilities Directorate, explains more about the project and how it supports our sustainability strategy.

Durham news

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Durham visits USA for West Coast networking events

University colleagues joined alumni, supporters and representatives from Scheinman Career Networking at events in Seattle and San Francisco.

Alumni news

University Challenge – the next generation

At 8.30 on Monday 7 October, we will all be cheering on our latest Durham team on their first appearance in the BBC2 competition, University Challenge.

Student news

Alumnus Baron Brady releases memoir of political career

Our recently ennobled alumnus Baron (Graham) Brady, previously a long-serving Conservative MP, has published a memoir of his long political career

Alumni news

Reconnecting with our Colleges

Alumnus, Timpson Group CEO and newly appointed Minister of State for Prisons, Parole and Probation, James Timpson OBE, visited Durham recently to be awarded an honorary Doctor of Science in our Summer Congregation ceremony.

Alumni news

Durham is a finalist for three Green Gown Awards

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three Green Gown Awards that recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives in the higher and further education sector. This includes the Nature Positive category in the International Awards, and the Creating Impact category and the Sustainability Institution of the Year category in the UK & Ireland Awards.

Durham news

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Our Chancellor reflects on US election results with University community

Our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, met with staff, students and friends of the University as they came together to discuss the US election results and their wider significance, both domestically and for foreign policy in the US, the UK, and Europe.

Durham news
We’re expanding our postgraduate offering with a real focus on employability

Thinking of studying a Masters in 2025? Consider one of our new postgraduate degrees and elevate your career at a World Top 100 university.

Durham news
Nature Positive: We're Highly Commended in the International Green Gown Awards

We're delighted to announce that our project entitled 'Enhancing Biodiversity at Durham' has been Highly Commended for the Nature Positive category in the International Green Gown Awards 2024. Ian Armstrong, Biodiversity Manager in our Estates and Facilities Directorate, explains more about the project and how it supports our sustainability strategy.

Durham news

Our Chancellor reflects on US election results with University community

Our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, met with staff, students and friends of the University as they came together to discuss the US election results and their wider significance, both domestically and for foreign policy in the US, the UK, and Europe.

We’re expanding our postgraduate offering with a real focus on employability

Thinking of studying a Masters in 2025? Consider one of our new postgraduate degrees and elevate your career at a World Top 100 university.

Nature Positive: We're Highly Commended in the International Green Gown Awards

University Challenge – the next generation

At 8.30 on Monday 7 October, we will all be cheering on our latest Durham team on their first appearance in the BBC2 competition, University Challenge.

Student news
Durham’s solar-powered car reaches new height at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Our Solar Car team has successfully conquered the legendary Goodwood Hill Climb, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable motorsport.

Student news
National Student Survey: our students are very satisfied

Our students are very satisfied with their university experience at Durham, according to the National Student Survey 2024.

Student news

Upcoming events

Washington, DC Alumni Gathering

Thursday 21 November 2024 - Thursday 21 November 2024

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Elephant & Castle, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Zurich Alumni Gathering

Thursday 21 November 2024 - Thursday 21 November 2024

6:00 PM to 9:01 PM

Sablier Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, The Circle 23-Flughafen CH, 8058 Zürich, Switzerland
St John's London Alumni Drinks

Thursday 21 November 2024 - Thursday 21 November 2024

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

The Counting House, House 50 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3PD
Hong Kong Alumni Gathering

Saturday 23 November 2024 - Saturday 23 November 2024

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

The Balcony, Aberdeen Marina Club, 8 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Washington, DC Alumni Gathering

Thursday 21 November 2024 - Thursday 21 November 2024

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Elephant & Castle, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States

Zurich Alumni Gathering

Thursday 21 November 2024 - Thursday 21 November 2024

6:00 PM to 9:01 PM

Sablier Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, The Circle 23-Flughafen CH, 8058 Zürich, Switzerland

St John's London Alumni Drinks

Thursday 21 November 2024 - Thursday 21 November 2024

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

The Counting House, House 50 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3PD

Hong Kong Alumni Gathering

Saturday 23 November 2024 - Saturday 23 November 2024

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

The Balcony, Aberdeen Marina Club, 8 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

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Law LLB, Trevelyan College, 2018

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