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New Career Mentoring Programme bridges the gap between lecture theatres and Careers

A pioneering career mentoring programme aimed at connecting recent university graduates employed within Atom Bank and EY with first-year students, has concluded its latest cycle with remarkable success, strengthening early-career support and professional development across disciplines.
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Vote for our Botanic Garden to be RHS Partner of the year

Fans of the Botanic Garden are being invited to place their votes in the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden of the Year competition. Voters will also be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 RHS Garden gift voucher.
Botanic Garden lawn view with visitors

Tributes for former Vice-Chancellor, Sir Kenneth Calman

Tributes have been paid to former Durham University Vice-Chancellor, Sir Kenneth Calman, who has died.
Kenneth Calman wearing a red graduation robe

Archaeology students help unearth hidden medieval past of Bishop Auckland

Over the last eight years, a medieval wall, chapel and even a toilet have been uncovered in the grounds of Auckland Palace in County Durham.
Archaeological excavations at Auckland Palace in Bishop Auckland, England.

Major grant awarded for new innovative research into programmable plants

We have been awarded a major research grant as part of UK’s ARIA’s (Advanced Research and Invention Agency) prestigious Programmable Plants initiative.
Plant

Study finds women politicians are judged more harshly than men

Women politicians in the United States who deviate from party expectations or views are judged more harshly than men by voters. That is according to the findings of a new study led by academics from our School of Government and International Affairs.
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Professor Sarah Semple elected Fellow of the British Academy

Professor Sarah Semple has been elected as a Fellow of the prestigious British Academy.
A head and shoulders close up photograph of Professor Sarah Semple. Sarah is smiling at the camera while standing in a field surrounded by countryside.

Durham to lead national skills hub to boost UK research

As part of UKRI’s support of the UK’s Compute Roadmap published yesterday, we are launching a major new initiative called SHAREing (Skills Hub for Accelerated Research Environments Inspiring the Next Generation).
Researchers collaborating

Waiting for your A-level results? Think: Durham

Are you or someone you know waiting for their A-level results? Maybe Durham could be the next step. Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien writes.
Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University, stood smiling with arms folded, in front of bookshelves

Connecting talent with opportunity: careers weeks and fairs in review

Over 6,500 students attended our careers weeks and fairs programme over the 2024/25 academic year to boost their employability and explore diverse career opportunities.
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Congratulations to all our graduating students

We have been celebrating the achievements of our students in the summer sunshine in 23 Congregation ceremonies.
Group of 5 students in front of University College steps

Reflections from Joe Docherty, our outgoing Chair of Council

Following 16 years as a member of our University Council, including seven as Chair, Joe Docherty, is stepping down from his voluntary role at the end of this month. As he prepares to hand over the role of Chair, Joe reflects on some of the highlights of his role, in conversation with Lucian Hudson, Executive Director, Communications and External Relations.
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