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Public Events & Lectures
One of the benefits of being a Durham alum is ongoing access to the ideas and expertise that make our University community unique.
From public lectures and research seminars to academic talks and panel discussions, there are opportunities throughout the year to keep learning, explore new perspectives and stay connected with the intellectual life of Durham. Browse upcoming opportunities from across the University and discover events that match your interests, either on campus or online.
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Learn from Durham Experts
Upcoming events
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Wolfson 25th Anniversary presents Health and AI: Shaping the Future of Healthcare
Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Wednesday 11 November 202611:00 AM to 2:00 PMMountjoy Event Space, Level 2 Mountjoy Centre/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/research-institutes/institute-for-data-science/ai-at-idas.jpg)
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Did the ‘London Effect’ survive the Covid-19 pandemic and what are the lessons for closing the disadvantaged attainment gap?
Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Wednesday 11 November 20261:00 PM to 2:00 PMRoom CB0021, Confluence Building & online via Microsoft Teams/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/library-/news-and-events/news/Confluence-worked-(1).jpg)
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Sophie Lunn-Rockliffe (Cambridge), The Devil as motor of history in late ancient Christian martyr narratives
Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Wednesday 11 November 20261:00 PM to 2:00 PMCL007, Classics and Ancient History Department / Online/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/classics-and-ancient-history/59368.jpg)
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Astronomy Colloquium - 'Astrophysicists and AI Worries'
Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Wednesday 11 November 20262:00 PM to 4:00 PMOCW017, The Ogden Centre/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/campaign-sites/ogden-at-20/Ogden-Centre-1000X800.PNG)
Wolfson 25th Anniversary presents Health and AI: Shaping the Future of Healthcare
Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Wednesday 11 November 2026
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Mountjoy Event Space, Level 2 Mountjoy Centre
Did the ‘London Effect’ survive the Covid-19 pandemic and what are the lessons for closing the disadvantaged attainment gap?
Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Wednesday 11 November 2026
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Room CB0021, Confluence Building & online via Microsoft Teams
Progress to Postgrad
Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Wednesday 11 November 2026
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Teaching and Learning Centre, Durham University
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Sophie Lunn-Rockliffe (Cambridge), The Devil as motor of history in late ancient Christian martyr narratives
Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Wednesday 11 November 2026
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
CL007, Classics and Ancient History Department / Online
Discover Durham's Collections & Attractions
Upcoming events
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Life Drawing at Palace Green Library
Saturday 14 November 2026 - Saturday 14 November 20261:30 PM to 3:00 PMLearning Centre, Palace Green Library, Durham, DH1 3RN/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/learn/online-resources/primary-school-resources/pgl-logo-new.png)
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Diwali
Saturday 14 November 2026 - Saturday 14 November 20266:00 PM to 8:00 PMOriental Museum/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/whats-on/events/Diwali-T4.jpg)
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Islamic Art Week workshop
Wednesday 18 November 2026 - Wednesday 18 November 20262:45 PM to 3:45 PMOriental Museum/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/oriental-museum/whats-on/oriental-museum-events-calendar/Picture1.jpg)
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Family Activities: Build a Beast
Saturday 21 November 2026 - Saturday 21 November 20261:00 PM to 3:00 PMOriental Museum/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/whats-on/events/Taweret.png)
Life Drawing at Palace Green Library
Saturday 14 November 2026 - Saturday 14 November 2026
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Learning Centre, Palace Green Library, Durham, DH1 3RN
Diwali
Saturday 14 November 2026 - Saturday 14 November 2026
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Islamic Art Week workshop
Wednesday 18 November 2026 - Wednesday 18 November 2026
2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Oriental Museum
Family Activities: Build a Beast
Saturday 21 November 2026 - Saturday 21 November 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Connect with your College
Events at St John’s College
St John’s College hosts a rich programme of events throughout the year, offering opportunities for intellectual engagement, cultural enrichment, and community connection. Explore what’s on and join us in celebrating life at the College.
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Events at Trevelyan College
Trevelyan College SCR organises the Global Dynamics lecture series which is open to alumni, staff, students, and the local community. The theme for Academic Year 2026/27 is ‘Chaos’.
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