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These include our work to create a culture of respect at Durham where everyone can flourish, scholarships for international students, and engagement with worldwide campaigns.

Durham University Rugby Club at 150

Discover the history of one of the UK's oldest university rugby teams and rewatch match footage from DURFC's 150th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday 3 May.
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International Women's Day

On International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women at Durham: sharing their stories and recognising their astounding achievements.
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QS World Rankings By Subject

The QS World Rankings assessed over 21,000 entries globally, with 21 of our subjects ranked in the global top 100.
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QS World University Rankings

A world top 100 university every year since 2010.
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Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

We’re one of the world’s leading universities for addressing the most pressing environmental, social and governance challenges society faces today.
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UK top 5 University

We're among the top 5 UK universities in the Guardian University Guide 2026, Complete University Guide 2026, and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
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Humanitarian Crises and Conflicts

We are an international University providing support where people have been affected by humanitarian crises and conflicts across the globe.
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Enhancing Biodiversity

We take our duties as a centre of learning, neighbour and employer seriously, and strive to make a positive impact in the world. Read our Biodiversity Strategy.
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What We Achieve Together

In 2022, we commissioned an independent report to establish just how the University contributes to the economic, cultural and social vibrancy of North East England.

How we're enhancing social mobility

Explore how we're contributing to increasing social mobility and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Global Impact

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.
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Research to Empower and Inspire

We are a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting.
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A record year for sport at Durham

Our sports clubs have achieved an all-time University record, and five alumni and a graduating student competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.
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Excellence in entrepreneurship

Our students, graduates, and staff push the boundaries of possibility in entrepreneurship and innovation around the world. Find out how.
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Sir Harry Evans in London, September 1968

Sir Harry Evans Memorial Fund

Inspiring the great journalistic minds and leaders of tomorrow.

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  • Latest news

    We frequently hit the headlines for our world-leading research and events. Our research spans the sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities in subjects from astronomy and cosmology to education, energy to landslides, music to theology and religion.

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  • Upcoming events

    Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Palace Green Library, Oriental Museum and the Assembly Rooms Theatre. Discover a wide variety of in-person and online performances, exhibitions, and other activities, as well as an extensive programme of public lectures.

    Lunar New Year 2023 celebration at the Oriental Museum, showing red lanterns with gold tassels

Latest news

We frequently hit the headlines for our world-leading research and events. Our research spans the sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities in subjects from astronomy and cosmology to education, energy to landslides, music to theology and religion.

Planet Earth at night from space

Upcoming events

Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Palace Green Library, Oriental Museum and the Assembly Rooms Theatre. Discover a wide variety of in-person and online performances, exhibitions, and other activities, as well as an extensive programme of public lectures.

Lunar New Year 2023 celebration at the Oriental Museum, showing red lanterns with gold tassels