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The Davis Scholarship launches for care-experienced PhD applicants

Our Department of Sociology has launched a new PhD scholarship on contextual safeguarding aimed at candidates with experience of care.
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IMEMS receives major donation to address 21st century challenges through the prism of the past

Researchers at the University’s Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies (IMEMS) have been awarded a significant philanthropic investment aimed at advancing research to address critical global challenges.
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Alumnus and Vice Admiral in the Royal Navy returns to Durham for visit

Vice Admiral Andrew Burns CB OBE (Geography, Hatfield College, 1989-92), Fleet Commander in the Royal Navy made a return visit to his alma mater.
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Access and Participation: our ambitious plan for a more inclusive Durham 

We’re introducing an ambitious new plan to improve equality of opportunity in higher education and make Durham more diverse and inclusive than ever before. 
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Introducing our new International Scholarships starting from £5,000

Our new International Scholarships are available to students from Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Vietnam who are looking to study with us at undergraduate or taught postgraduate level this September.
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‘An enormous pleasure’ – UK Government Minister’s joy at Durham return

Our graduate and now UK Government minister Lord (James) Timpson has spoken of his love of Durham during a return visit.
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Durham’s strengths in space and quantum research focus of German Ambassador’s visit

Our strengths in space and quantum research were the main focus of a visit to Durham University by the German Ambassador to the UK.
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Professor Clare McGlynn helps change law on sexually explicit deepfakes

Creating a sexually explicit deepfake is set to become a criminal offence in the UK, thanks in part to the work of a leading Durham law professor.
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Alumnus’ passion for geography shared with students

Richard Walker OBE (Geography, St Aidan’s, 1998-2001) visited Durham recently to deliver a lecture to our students about how his studies and university experiences have helped shape his career and his life.
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