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Durham Days

'I love Durham' written in sparklers

Durham (Dunelm) Days is a week-long celebration of our global alumni community. The week will consist of a series of events hosted by alumni, for alumni, with the support of the Alumni and Supporter Engagement team. Events have ranged from tours of distilleries and scenic walks, food and drinks in vibrant settings and grand gatherings at British Embassies.

It’s been ten years since the first event. The programme has gone from strength to strength. Whether big or small, the events are characterised by one thing – a sense of pride of being part of Durham’s global family. They are a great opportunity to catch up with old friends – and meet some new ones, so get in touch if you fancy attending – or organising – an event near you!

The ten successful years has all been made possible thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers.

We want to continue building on the success of the first ten years of Dunelm Days. Now is a good time to take stock of how far we have come over the years and evolve our celebration of all things Durham.

We are excited to announce that Dunelm Days will be renamed Durham Days and the next celebration will take place during Durham Global Week from Saturday 1 March – Sunday 9 March 2025.

By aligning with Durham Global Week, we will bring even more value to our global alumni community. You will be part of a global Durham movement that will celebrate Durham’s international reach, influence and connections. There will be celebrations here in Durham and, with your help, in many cities across the world.

 

Your Durham Days so far...

We are delighted to see so much excitement about the new format Durham Days. We already have lots of events planned for 1-9 March 2025. 

If there isn't an event near you, and you would like to organise one, either complete the form or email us on alumni.volunteer@durham.ac.uk

Locations by continent

Africa

Is there an event near you? Or could you host your own? We have Nigeria so far..
Nigeria

Asia

Is there an event near you? China, Dubai, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia so far..
India

Australia

Is there an event near you? Or could you host your own? We have Australia and New Zealand so far..
Australia

North America

Is there an event near you? Or could you host your own? We have Canada and the United States so far..
Statue of Liberty

South America

Is there an event near you? Or could you host your own? We have Chile so far..
Santiago

Europe

Is there an event near you? Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, UK so far..
France

Africa

Nigeria - Lagos

Australia

Australia - Adelaide, Perth

New Zealand - Auckland 

Asia

China - Beijing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenzhen

Hong Kong – Hong Kong

India - New Delhi

Japan - Tokyo

Pakistan - Islamabad, Lahore

Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

Dubai - Abu Dhabi

North America

Canada - Edmonton, Ottowa

United States - Philadelphia

South America

Chile - Santiago

Europe

Belgium - Brussels

France - Paris

Germany - Tübingen

Ireland - Dublin

Italy – Milan, Rome

Netherlands - The Hague

Switzerland – Geneva, Zurich

United Kingdom – Cambridge, Durham, Exeter, St Andrews, Trowbridge/Bath/Bristol