A delegation of our staff has visited Uppsala University in Sweden to strengthen our strategic partnership and discuss how humanities can be applied to boost the response to the climate crisis.

The 14th series of the Great British Bake Off has reached the semi-final stage, and alumna Tasha Stones has left the tent. Her journey on the show was one filled with courage, creativity and some fabulous bakes. Our congratulations go to Tasha on reaching the semi-final!

An international team of astronomers led by our world-class Physics department has reported the first detection of a rotating disc structure around a forming high-mass star outside of our Milky Way in another galaxy.

Get to know Dr Sacha Mangerel from our Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Get to know Dr Martin Kerin who recently joined our Department of Mathematical Sciences.

A new research report has raised concerns that policing efforts targeting 'county lines' drug operations in the UK rely on discriminatory assumptions about minority groups and contribute to the criminalisation of minoritised communities.

On 16 November 2023, we were delighted to welcome the German Deputy Ambassador to Durham to explore how we can enhance our research and education collaborations with German institutions.

Professor Clive Roberts has been appointed as our new Executive Dean (Science).

We have welcomed an independent review of university spin-out companies.

Get to know Dr Denis Patterson who recently joined our Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Roger Mac Ginty is a Professor in Defence, Development and Diplomacy in our School of Government and International Affairs.

Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, reviews recent and upcoming community events and activities.