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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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Durham Research Methods Cafe - Next Session
Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Wednesday 21 October 20269:00 AM to 10:30 AMNine DTP/DRMC Hub. 1st Floor, Arthur Holmes Building. Left of the Calman Learning Centre. Signposted DRMC./filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/research-centres/research-methods-centre/Durham-Research-Methods-Cafe-970X349.jpg)
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In search of a consensus: Why the assessment and diagnosis of dyslexia continue to be problematic
Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Wednesday 21 October 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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Chiara di Serio (Cyprus), The Tradition of Alexander the Great’s Letters
Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Wednesday 21 October 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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CNCS Annual Welcome Event co-hosted with the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies with Professor Oleg Benesch of University of York
Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Wednesday 21 October 20262:30 PM to 5:00 PM7 Owengate, Durham, DH1 3HB/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/research-centres/centre-for-nineteenth-century-studies/Samurai-15_edited.jpg)
Durham Research Methods Cafe - Next Session
Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Wednesday 21 October 2026
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Nine DTP/DRMC Hub. 1st Floor, Arthur Holmes Building. Left of the Calman Learning Centre. Signposted DRMC.
Houseplant Sale at Durham Students' Union
Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Friday 23 October 2026
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Durham Students' Union
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In search of a consensus: Why the assessment and diagnosis of dyslexia continue to be problematic
Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Wednesday 21 October 2026
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Room CB0021, Confluence Building & online via Microsoft Teams
Chiara di Serio (Cyprus), The Tradition of Alexander the Great’s Letters
Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Wednesday 21 October 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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Family Activities: Bowl of Wonders
Saturday 24 October 2026 - Saturday 24 October 20261:00 PM to 3:00 PMOriental Museum/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/whats-on/events/The-Ancient-Persians-2.png)
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Family Activities: Into the Afterlife
Wednesday 28 October 2026 - Wednesday 28 October 20261:00 PM to 3:00 PMOriental Museum/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/whats-on/events/Obelisk).png)
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Eagle Eyed Excavators: Become an Archaeologist for the Day
Thursday 29 October 2026 - Thursday 29 October 202611:00 AM to 3:00 PMMuseum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/1bfe6bb2-bee1-46a1-b716-68770f702a3e.jpg)
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Family Activities: Celebrate Science at the Museum
Friday 30 October 2026 - Friday 30 October 20261:00 PM to 3:00 PMOriental Museum/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/whats-on/events/Terracotta-Warrior.png)
Family Activities: Bowl of Wonders
Saturday 24 October 2026 - Saturday 24 October 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Family Activities: Into the Afterlife
Wednesday 28 October 2026 - Wednesday 28 October 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Eagle Eyed Excavators: Become an Archaeologist for the Day
Thursday 29 October 2026 - Thursday 29 October 2026
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Museum of Archaeology,
Palace Green Library,
Palace Green,
Durham
DH1 3RN
Family Activities: Celebrate Science at the Museum
Friday 30 October 2026 - Friday 30 October 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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