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A world leader in sustainability
We’ve been recognised as one of the top universities in the world for taking action to address the most pressing Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) challenges facing society today.
Global league table success
We’re celebrating being ranked in the world top 50 of a prestigious league table.
Durham students take part in Memorandum of Understanding ceremony at Canadian High Commission
In a ceremony yesterday (20 October), Durham students Risako Takamura (Law) and Hannah Moore (Geography with Year Abroad) were invited to London to deliver short speeches at the Canadian High Commission.
First Sir Harry Evans investigative journalism fellow announced
Reuters, Durham University and Tina Brown have announced Texas-based journalist and photographer Waylon Cunningham as the first fellow of the Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism.
International physics honour for Durham University historian
A leading body representing physicists across the world has presented one of its most prestigious honours to a Durham historian.
Artificial intelligence takes guesswork out of lateral flow tests
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, even though we normally can’t ‘see’ it. From what Netflix recommends we watch to the answers Alexa gives us to random questions, AI is at work behind-the-scenes.
European colonialism is still visible in today’s plant distributions
European colonialism is still evident in the spread and prevalence of plants in countries around the world, according to new research involving our Department of Biosciences.
Durham University’s Centre for Catholic Studies launches FCJ Bicentenary Scholarship Fund
The Centre for Catholic Studies (CCS) at Durham University has launched a £400,000 postgraduate scholarship fund in partnership with The Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) to mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the FCJ Society.
New toolkit aimed at improving child protection is launched
A team led by Professor Carlene Firmin from our Department of Sociology, has created a new toolkit aimed at improving child protection.
Join us for Community Fun Day 2022
We are so excited to be hosting our Community Fun Day once again, and we are inviting you to join us! Come along to enjoy an exciting range of activities from across the County to celebrate the best of Durham community projects. The event will be taking place on a marquee on Palace Green from 10am until 3pm on Saturday October 29.
Durham University start-up accepted onto world-leading space programme in British first
Durham University graduate start-up, Charter, has become the first British space company to be accepted onto the prestigious TechStars Space Accelerator programme, widely considered as the world’s leading programme for start-ups in the space sector.
From science to music: opportunities to get involved this month
Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien shares some opportunities to get involved with Durham's University during October.