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#DUGlobalWeek Spotlight, Alexandra Gatt

Alexandra Gatt, a first year undergraduate footballer here at Durham, is highlighted as one of our #DUGlobalWeek representatives. Gatt competes for her home country, Malta, whilst smashing it on the pitch here at Durham too. Read on for Alex's performance pathway through football.
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Durham University Hockey Land Talent Development Pathway

Durham University Hockey Club has been named one of twenty-one accredited Talent Academies, representing England Hockey, to provide high-quality coaching and training opportunities for high-potential 15-18 year old players.
England Hockey Talent Academy Logo

Cheering on Durham Divas

For the 2023 University Nationals, the competitive teams from Durham Divas Cheer and Dance Club travelled down to Manchester on Sunday the 19th of February, to take part in the Future Cheer event.
Durham Divas team photo

Victor Ludorum at BUCS Head, 11 Years in the Making

BUCS 4's and 8's Head once again treated the North East to two divisions of high quality racing attended by universities from all around the country. Following record breaking success at last year's BUCS head, Team Durham were lucky to receive not one, but two race reports for both the men's and women's squad at Durham University Boat Club. Read on for a full review of the weekend, from both the men's and women's squad.
DUBC team photo BUCS Head 2023

It's Spin a Long Time!

Shura Poppe quickly made her debut at the University of Stirling Open's last weekend, clearing up 5/5 wins over 3 days of competitive tennis.
Stirling Opens Women

DUBC Up Against The Cambridge Blue Boats

Durham University Boat Club took on the challenge of Cambridge University Boat Club in some side-by-side racing last month, in preparation for the upcoming Boat Race. Read on for a weekend report from the squad themselves.
Men's 8

Mastered It - DU Exercise Science Latest PGR Opportunity

Have you considered coming to Durham to study a masters? Finishing your undergraduate and thinking...what next? Have you considered a MSc in Physical Activity, Health and Society? Check out The Department of Sport and Exercises Sciences' latest degree.
Sport and Exercise Postgrad

Setting Sail to BUCS Qualifiers

At the Northern Regional Sailing BUCS Qualifiers, the best of the best universities in the North look to claim one of the top four spots in the region, in order to qualify straight to BUCS Team Racing Finals. Read on to find out how Durham University Sailing Club performed over an intense weekend of racing.
BUCS qualifiers team photo

Alex Keay to Retire as Senior Rugby Union Coach at Durham

Alex Keay, Team Durham's Senior Rugby Union Coach, is retiring from his role after 12 successful years of leading both the men’s and women's programmes at Durham University.
Rugby coaches

DUWRFC Selected for Melrose 7s

DUWRFC have been honourably selected to compete in Melrose Sevens this year, in their first women's tournament in this event format.
Women's squad huddling

S&C Heads South for the Winter

Our very own Strength and Conditioning Coach Jon Boyle ventured down south earlier this month, to support the Women's GB Squad in their preparation for Portugal.
S&C Coach and team

Serving it up at the Novotel Cup

England's Senior Women's Team travelled to Luxemburg last weekend, to compete in the Novotel Cup. The team comprised of three Durham Volleyball athletes, and first team coach. Read on for athlete information and performance breakdown.
Athletes at Team GB event