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Sport at Durham inspires the extraordinary

It always has done, and that’s why our alumni include Gabby Logan, Jonathan Edwards, Will Carling, Sophie Hosking, and Caroline Atkins.
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Men's Hockey Championship Final at BUCS, British Universities and Colleges Sport, Big Wednesday 2018
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Our new facilities will allow us to compete sustainably at the highest levels of British University Sport whilst supporting increasing levels of student, staff and local community participation.

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Ustinov College and International Study Centre come together for first Varsity at Maiden Castle

On Sunday 26 April, students from Ustinov College and the Durham University International Study Centre (ISC) came together for their first Varsity event at Maiden Castle. The day focused on taking part, trying something new and bringing people together through college sport. It showed how sport at Durham supports students of all abilities, not just those competing at the highest level.

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Students from ISC and Ustinov College pose with their tennis rackets following their game in the 2026 Varsity

Durham sports teams celebrate success as University hosts major BUCS event

We recently hosted the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Northern Conference Cup, welcoming teams from 18 other universities, celebrated a number of Durham team successes, and marked a new two-year hosting agreement.
Student news
A Team Durham player in full kit seen through the back of a goal

College sports teams successfully defend Varsity title

Earlier this month a range of sports teams from our Colleges squared up against rivals from the University of York, coming away triumphant and retaining the Varsity cup for a second consecutive year.
Student news
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Durham students to represent England, Scotland, and Wales in international hockey tournament

Four undergraduates have been announced for the men’s and women’s U21 hockey squads for England, Scotland and Wales in the forthcoming Junior Hockey World Cup.
Student news
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Alumna and Olympic rower Lauren Irwin opens new landing stage at University boat club

Durham graduate and Team GB rower Lauren Irwin recently returned to her college to open a new student rowing facility.
Alumni news
Durham graduate and Team GB rower Lauren Irwin at Elvet Riverside, Durham City

Alumni success in 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai

Congratulations to alumni George Bourne and Lauren Irwin on their medals at the World Rowing Championships, held at Shanghai’s Dianshan Lake from the 21–28 September.
Alumni news
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Durham alumna Claudia Moloney-MacDonald crowned World Champion with the Red Roses

Congratulations to Claudia Moloney-MacDonald (Economics, Josephine Butler College, 2018), who celebrated victory with the Red Roses women’s rugby squad on Saturday 27 September.
Alumni news
A huddle of Durham women's rugby players gather on the field ahead of a game.
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Ustinov College and International Study Centre come together for first Varsity at Maiden Castle

On Sunday 26 April, students from Ustinov College and the Durham University International Study Centre (ISC) came together for their first Varsity event at Maiden Castle. The day focused on taking part, trying something new and bringing people together through college sport. It showed how sport at Durham supports students of all abilities, not just those competing at the highest level.

Students from ISC and Ustinov College pose with their tennis rackets following their game in the 2026 Varsity

Fired up and victorious: Ten Durham sports teams shine at BUCS Big Wednesday

Ten Durham sports teams competed in the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Big Wednesday event this year, coming away with an outstanding set of results.
A women's volleyball team standing behind a red 'Champions' banner, holding a trophy high, and celebrating.

Durham sports teams celebrate success as University hosts major BUCS event

We recently hosted the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Northern Conference Cup, welcoming teams from 18 other universities, celebrated a number of Durham team successes, and marked a new two-year hosting agreement.
A Team Durham player in full kit seen through the back of a goal

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