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

Collaborating with Action for ME to improve understanding of ME
UK must increase water availability to meet decarbonisation goals
Durham loans items to National Portrait Gallery for international exhibit
Ancient teeth provide new insight into the lives of the world’s first farming villagers
The new archbishop of Canterbury has already made history – but she has huge challenges ahead
Researchers help advance breakthrough in blood pressure treatment
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.

Professor Clare McGlynn’s research helps shape landmark deepfake abuse ruling in Australia
Law School expert wins prestigious award for research on freedom of expression
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.

Renowned conductor Tim Burke named as Principal Conductor of our Choral Society
From selection to studio: how our University Challenge team was built
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.

Specialised teachers can make mainstream schools better for children with special educational needs
Call to build asylum housing 'that works'
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
Durham hosts exhibition marking 100 years of China’s Palace Museum
Upcoming events
All aboard for science: Celebrate Science 2025 at Locomotion
The 5th Collegiate Way International conference, CWI 2025 - booking now open
Diwali Festival
David Galloway Annual Education Lecture 23 October 2025
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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.