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Our alumni in the spotlight at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Durham alumni were involved in more than a dozen productions at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, bringing comedy, theatre, musical performance, circus and new writing to audiences at one of the world's largest performing arts festivals.
Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin in front of his publicity poster at the Edinburgh Fringe

Congratulations and welcome to our four new Heads of College

For the beginning of the new academic year, four of our colleges are welcoming new Interim Heads of College. These are St Cuthbert’s Society, Stephenson College, St Mary’s College and Ustinov College.
Head shots of College Heads: Matthew Mills, Katie Stobbs, Kate Morrey, Sophie Holland head shots

Summer Congregation 2026: welcoming Durham's newest alumni

Thousands of students celebrated the culmination of their Durham journey during Summer Congregation 2026. Our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien and Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill joined them to celebrate their achievements in Durham Cathedral.
Students at summer congregation

Durham Cricket and Durham University renew partnership to drive sport and learning in North East England

We are renewing our partnership with Durham Cricket, creating benefits for sport and learning in North East England.
Members of the University Cricket Club and Durham Cricket Club standing with a Durham University purple banner.

Celebrating alumnus Arnab Basu as High Sheriff of County Durham

A special Durham Cathedral service and Durham Castle reception have been held to celebrate the appointment of our alumnus Dr Arnab Basu MBE as High Sheriff of County Durham.
Men and women in traditional ceremonial dress standing on the steps of Durham Castle.

Celebrating our newest graduates at Summer Congregation 2026

Thousands of our students have celebrated their achievements during Summer Congregation 2026, with the UNESCO World Heritage Site venue of Durham Castle and Cathedral bathed in glorious sunshine for their graduation ceremonies.
Students at summer congregation

National Student Survey: Continuing to improve on high student satisfaction

Student satisfaction at Durham University is high and continues to improve, according to the latest results of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2026.
Three students leaning on a bridge having a conversation and smiling

Fulbright scholars gather at Durham University

This year’s cohort of Fulbright students and scholars visited Durham for their end of year celebration event.
A group of students standing in front of Durham Castle.

Durham celebrates student entrepreneurship at Blueprint Challenge Final

An invention designed to tackle labour shortages in farming through chemical-free, AI-driven weeding technology has won Durham University’s Blueprint Startup Challenge.
Blueprint Challenge finalists smiling to camera with the Vice-Chancellor

Students meet with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team in careers visit

Hundreds of students experienced an engaging and high-profile recruitment showcase from the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. 
A black formula 1 racing car underneath a black Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS canopy.

Ruth First Wing named in honour of anti-apartheid activist and former Sociology lecturer

Part of the new home for our Department of Sociology has been named in honour of anti-apartheid activist, writer, journalist and lecturer Ruth First.
A group of about 20 people stand on either side of a sign that reads Ruth First Wing.

Durham student shortlisted for national social mobility award

One of our current students has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising outstanding achievement and adaptability.
Leo Cavanagh (Student)