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Championing students in high-performance computing with Student Cluster Competitions
In our top-rated Department of Computer Science, we offer an unparallel support and opportunities for our students to excel in the world of complex computing.
Understanding early human cave art
A psychological phenomenon where people see meaningful forms in random patterns, such as seeing faces in clouds, may have stimulated early humans to make cave art.
Ensuring Durham stays a wonderful place to study, work and live
Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, explores how we are putting sustainability at the heart of our operations.
Durham ranked top 30 in Europe
We’re at the forefront of academic excellence and our global rankings reflect that status.
We’re pleased to announce that we have been ranked 27th in Europe in the new QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024.
A new phase of expansion for our Department of Mathematical Sciences
Since the inception of our Mathematical Sciences department, we have expanded significantly.
Our student and staff numbers have gone up resulting in an enhanced global research reputation for Maths.
Empowering women in Computer Science research and High-Performance Computing
In our Computer Science Department, we are delighted to be playing a key role in improving diversity and opportunity for women.
Celebrating Sports at Durham
We welcomed students, staff, alumni, members of the wider community and partners to celebrate the culmination of our year as Times and Sunday Times Sports University of the Year 2023.
Statistical analysis for real-world challenges
Our statisticians are world-leading experts.
Statistical analysis undertaken by our Mathematicians are refining complex data sets and statistics to provide solutions for real-world challenges.
Durham leads new £21.3m research hub to decarbonise UK maritime sector
We’ve been chosen to lead a new £21.3m national research partnership focussed on decarbonising the UK maritime sector.
Meet Dr Anne Reinarz from our Department of Computer Science
Get to know Dr Anne Reinarz from our Department of Computer Science.
New research groups to build on our strength in Computer Science
Our Computer Science is one of the top-ranked departments in the UK and it is rapidly growing.
University welcomes Horizon Europe announcement
The University has welcomed the announcement that Britain is to rejoin the €95.5billion Horizon Europe research funding programme.