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Recognising outstanding international students, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

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University of the Year 2026

We are The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026 and ranked third overall in its Good University Guide. Explore our league table results.

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Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff

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Research Impact at Durham

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

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History and art combine to bring hidden stories of Black communities to life

Our researchers are helping young people discover the overlooked stories of Black British communities through art, history and literature.

Durham news
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Collaborating with Action for ME to improve understanding of ME

Dr Katharine Cheston, from our Institute for Medical Humanities and Department of Sociology, is working with the charity Action for ME to better understand what it is like to live with ME and long Covid.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
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UK must increase water availability to meet decarbonisation goals

The UK must significantly increase water availability to meet its decarbonisation goals, according to new research led by our Department of Engineering and involving our Department of Earth Sciences.
Research news
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Durham loans items to National Portrait Gallery for international exhibit

Our University Library and Collections have loaned literary items to the National Portrait Gallery (NPG). The books are travelling with the Writers Revealed touring exhibition to Busan, South Korea and Shanghai, China.
Business and Partnerships
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Ancient teeth provide new insight into the lives of the world’s first farming villagers 

Archaeologists have revealed new insights into how the world’s first farming villagers formed communities, moved across the land and responded to outsiders. 
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The new archbishop of Canterbury has already made history – but she has huge challenges ahead

Dr William Crozier, Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies, in our Department of Theology and Religion, discusses the challenges facing the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
Global research
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Researchers help advance breakthrough in blood pressure treatment

A new project aiming to develop a novel way to treat high blood pressure has received £125,000 from the Scottish Funding Council.
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Identity distress drives poor mental health in autistic people

A new study from our Department of Psychology has found that identity distress (difficulty forming a cohesive identity) could be a behind the higher rates of poor mental health experienced by autistic people.

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Professor Clare McGlynn’s research helps shape landmark deepfake abuse ruling in Australia

Leading women’s law expert Professor Clare McGlynn from our top-rated Law School has played a key role in a groundbreaking court case in Australia that strengthens the international fight against deepfake sexual abuse.
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Law School expert wins prestigious award for research on freedom of expression

Dr Ge Chen has won an international honour for his research into freedom of expression with a focus on China.
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Alumni success in 2025 World Rowing Championships in Shanghai

Congratulations to alumni George Bourne and Lauren Irwin on their medals at the World Rowing Championships, held at Shanghai’s Dianshan Lake from the 21–28 September.

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Renowned conductor Tim Burke named as Principal Conductor of our Choral Society

Newcastle-based conductor and composer, Tim Burke, takes the reigns of our Choral Society (DUCS) following the retirement of John Forsyth MBE.

From selection to studio: how our University Challenge team was built

A student team from Durham competed in the 55th series of seminal BBC Two quiz show University Challenge.

IPPP marks 25 years of world-leading particle physics research

Our Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology (IPPP) will celebrate its 25th anniversary on 24-25 September, recognising a quarter-century of innovative research, global collaboration, and academic excellence.

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Specialised teachers can make mainstream schools better for children with special educational needs

Dr Johny Daniel, Associate Professor in our School of Education, explores what the UK government could do to ensure that children with special educational needs receive the support they need in mainstream schools.
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Call to build asylum housing 'that works'

Professor Jonathan Darling, from our Department of Geography, says that after the Epping Forest case, the UK Government needs to be bold and build asylum housing that works.
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What’s on in Durham this autumn

The new academic year is upon us, and we’re ready and raring to go with some events you won’t want to miss out on.

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Celebrate Diwali, Festival of Lights at the Oriental Museum

The spirit of Diwali will light up the Oriental Museum on Saturday 18 October, 6-8pm as students and community volunteers welcome visitors to enjoy this vibrant celebration.
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Durham hosts exhibition marking 100 years of China’s Palace Museum

We’re hosting a new exhibition marking the centenary of China’s prestigious Palace Museum.
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Upcoming events

All aboard for science: Celebrate Science 2025 at Locomotion

Tuesday 28 October 2025 - Wednesday 29 October 2025
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Locomotion, Shildon
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The 5th Collegiate Way International conference, CWI 2025 - booking now open

Tuesday 2 December 2025 - Friday 5 December 2025
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Durham City, UK.
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Diwali Festival

Saturday 18 October 2025 - Saturday 18 October 2025
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Oriental Museum
A lady dressed in a sari leads the Diwali Lakshmi Puja ceremony by holding a Puja plate in front of the shrine. The shrine is decorated in flower garlands. Other people stand around the central lady praying with traditional Indian dress.

David Galloway Annual Education Lecture 23 October 2025

Thursday 23 October 2025 - Thursday 23 October 2025
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Collingwood College, Penthouse Suite, Durham University, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LT
Helen Hayes
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Settling in at university as a fresher

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Postgraduate study at Durham University

Our taught Masters and research programmes will enable you to push the boundaries of current thinking and research.

Hear from some of our postgraduate students about what they like about studying at Durham.

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