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Our statisticians contribute to major medical research
Our world-leading statisticians have contributed to the UK Mini Mitral Trial research into the repair of one of the heart’s valves during surgery.
Our Maths and Computer Science graduates are ready for the AI challenge
In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, future university graduates must harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to thrive in their respective fields.
Teaching excellence endorsement in National Student Survey
Students’ positive experiences of teaching, learning and academic support at Durham University are reflected in the latest National Student Survey (NSS).
Audiences flock to Durham Fringe Festival’s 3rd year
This year’s Durham Fringe Festival saw a superb range of performances across six venues in Durham City.
Our statisticians used machine learning to predict emergency hospital admission risk of patients in Scotland
Our researchers are at the forefront of global innovation, and they are actively addressing real-world problems with their pioneering research.
New Director of Library Services and Collections
Stuart Hunt has been appointed as Director of Library Services and Collections and University Librarian. He will begin his role on 1 December 2023.
A summer of research and collaboration with Zaporizhzhia National University
Over the summer, we have welcomed over 40 friends from our twinned Ukrainian university, Zaporizhzhia National University (ZNU) to Durham.
World-class research groups showcase our expertise in Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence
Our Computer Science is one of the top-ranked departments in the UK and it is rapidly growing.
Assembly Room Theatre renamed in honour of former Chancellor Sir Thomas Allen
We’ve renamed our city centre venue, the Assembly Rooms Theatre, in honour of our former Chancellor and world-renowned opera singer, Sir Thomas Allen.
The venue will now be known as the Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre.
Apprentice of the Year award for University electrician
Our electrical apprentice Reece Spurdens is celebrating after winning an Apprentice of the Year award.
National Teaching Fellowship honour for Rachelle O’Brien
Senior Learning Designer Rachelle O’Brien in the Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD) is a well-deserved recipient of the prestigious National Teaching Fellowship this year.
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