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Alumnus Jonathan Edwards CBE celebrates 30 years of his world triple jump record

Olympic gold medallist and Van Mildert alumnus, Jonathan Edwards (Physics, Van Mildert College,1984-87) has celebrated 30 years of his 1995 triple jump world record, which remains unbroken.
Alumnus Jonathan Edwards robed in Hon Grad robes, sitting in the Cloisters

Beyond the runway: flagship student charity fashion show invites alumni to reconnect

Durham University Charity Fashion Show returns for its 43rd year with a renewed focus on alumni engagement, philanthropy, and community.

Tributes for former Vice-Chancellor, Sir Kenneth Calman

Tributes have been paid to former Durham University Vice-Chancellor, Sir Kenneth Calman, who has died.
Kenneth Calman wearing a red graduation robe

Study finds women politicians are judged more harshly than men

Women politicians in the United States who deviate from party expectations or views are judged more harshly than men by voters. That is according to the findings of a new study led by academics from our School of Government and International Affairs.
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Congratulations to all our graduating students

We have been celebrating the achievements of our students in the summer sunshine in 23 Congregation ceremonies.
Group of 5 students in front of University College steps

Reflections from Joe Docherty, our outgoing Chair of Council

Following 16 years as a member of our University Council, including seven as Chair, Joe Docherty, is stepping down from his voluntary role at the end of this month. As he prepares to hand over the role of Chair, Joe reflects on some of the highlights of his role, in conversation with Lucian Hudson, Executive Director, Communications and External Relations.
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Malaysian partnership to develop financiers and regulators

We are working with the Securities Commission Malaysia to develop the financiers and regulators of the future.
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National Student Survey: High and improving satisfaction from our students

Our students are very satisfied with their University experience at Durham, according to the National Student Survey 2025, where we achieved our strongest recent performance.
A group of students chatting on a bench

Working to answer the ultimate question – are we alone in the Universe?

Dr Cyril Bourgenot from our Centre for Advanced Instrumentation is part of a team developing cutting-edge technology to enable astronomers to look deeper into the Universe. He is presenting this work as part of the Royal Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Meeting 2025, which is being hosted by Durham University this week. Here, Cyril tells us about his work and how it could help answer the ultimate astronomical question – is there life elsewhere.
Keck Observatory in Hawaii, taken at night with lasers shining into the sky

Chimpanzees adopt social ‘fads’ even when they serve no purpose, study finds

Chimpanzees have been observed copying quirky social behaviours from one another – wearing grass in their ears and bottoms – despite these actions offering no apparent practical benefit.
Chimpanzees with grass in their ears

Bright young stars light up UK's National Astronomy Meeting

Young people are at the centre of a major national conference bringing some of the world's finest scientists to the region.
Three young people smile at the camera holding drawings they have made of rocket ships

Sixty years of world-class education, research and impact

Our Business School has marked its 60th anniversary with a plea to the UK Government to support innovation in the North of England.
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