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Durham University Rugby Club at 150
Discover the history of one of the UK's oldest university rugby teams and rewatch match footage from DURFC's 150th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday 3 May.
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Inspiring Excellence Scholarships
Outstanding international students looking to start a postgraduate programme in September 2025 are invited to apply for scholarships of £10,000 and £5,000.
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Durham University Rugby Club at 150
Discover the history of one of the UK's oldest university rugby teams and rewatch match footage from DURFC's 150th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday 3 May.
Inspiring Excellence Scholarships
Outstanding international students looking to start a postgraduate programme in September 2025 are invited to apply for scholarships of £10,000 and £5,000.
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Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration mass – here’s what to expect
A service rich in symbolism, Leo XIV’s inauguration mass this Sunday (18 May) will mark the start of what is likely to be a highly consequential papacy. Dr William Crozier, Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies, in our Department of Theology and Religion/Centre for Catholic Studies, tells us more.Global research/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Popes-inauguration---Web-.jpg)
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Professor Janet Stewart highlights importance of arts and humanities at THE European Summit
Professor Janet Stewart, Executive Dean of our Faculty of Arts and Humanities, spoke at the Times Higher Education Europe Universities Summit in Budapest last week.Global research/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Janet-Stewart-THE-summit-WEB.png)
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The recipe for finding clean hydrogen
Clean hydrogen could be key to a greener future and there is a lot if it right beneath our feet in the Earth’s crust. The trick is knowing exactly where it is and in which conditions it survives. For this, the geology needs to be just right.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/Hydrogen-WEB.png)
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Universities partnership ‘a blueprint’ for others
The Universities for North East England partnership could be a blueprint for the rest of the UK, an MP has told an event in Parliament.Business and Partnerships/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/VCs-and-Mayor-at-UNEE-web.jpg)
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A celebration of Durham collaborations with Japan
Over seventy researchers and senior representatives from the eleven UK-Japan RENKEI member universities spent time in Durham this week as we hosted the Just Transitions to a Net Zero World Workshop and RENKEI Steering Committee.Global research/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/1.jpg)
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Summit explores regional inequalities facing women
Researchers, policy makers and politicians from across the North of England have gathered at Durham University to discuss worsening health and work inequalities for women in the region.Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/WotN-web.jpg)
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Director of Institute for Medical Humanities honoured by Linköping University
Professor Angela Woods, Director of the Institute for Medical Humanities (IMH) and a Professor of Medical Humanities in our Department of English Studies, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Linköping University.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/Angela-Woods-web.jpg)
Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration mass – here’s what to expect
A service rich in symbolism, Leo XIV’s inauguration mass this Sunday (18 May) will mark the start of what is likely to be a highly consequential papacy. Dr William Crozier, Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies, in our Department of Theology and Religion/Centre for Catholic Studies, tells us more.
Global research
Professor Janet Stewart highlights importance of arts and humanities at THE European Summit
Professor Janet Stewart, Executive Dean of our Faculty of Arts and Humanities, spoke at the Times Higher Education Europe Universities Summit in Budapest last week.
Global research
The recipe for finding clean hydrogen
Clean hydrogen could be key to a greener future and there is a lot if it right beneath our feet in the Earth’s crust. The trick is knowing exactly where it is and in which conditions it survives. For this, the geology needs to be just right.
Research news
Universities partnership ‘a blueprint’ for others
The Universities for North East England partnership could be a blueprint for the rest of the UK, an MP has told an event in Parliament.
Business and Partnerships
A celebration of Durham collaborations with Japan
Over seventy researchers and senior representatives from the eleven UK-Japan RENKEI member universities spent time in Durham this week as we hosted the Just Transitions to a Net Zero World Workshop and RENKEI Steering Committee.
Global research
Summit explores regional inequalities facing women
Researchers, policy makers and politicians from across the North of England have gathered at Durham University to discuss worsening health and work inequalities for women in the region.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Director of Institute for Medical Humanities honoured by Linköping University
Professor Angela Woods, Director of the Institute for Medical Humanities (IMH) and a Professor of Medical Humanities in our Department of English Studies, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Linköping University.
Research news
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Prestigious award for physicist exploring the dawn of the Universe
Congratulations to Professor Ryan Cooke from our Department of Physics who is the joint recipient of the 2025 Gruber Foundation Cosmology Prize.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/Ryan-Cooke---Web-.png)
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Remote work boosts innovation - but culture matters
Remote working has become a mainstream practice globally, but its effects on innovation can differ dramatically depending on the cultural context of a country.Global research/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Saadat-Saeed---remote-work-culture-matters.png)
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Philosopher selected for prestigious fellowship
Professor Emily Thomas of our Department of Philosophy has been selected as a Marc Sanders 2025 Philosophy in Media Fellow.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Emily-Thomas.png)
Prestigious award for physicist exploring the dawn of the Universe
Congratulations to Professor Ryan Cooke from our Department of Physics who is the joint recipient of the 2025 Gruber Foundation Cosmology Prize.
Remote work boosts innovation - but culture matters
Remote working has become a mainstream practice globally, but its effects on innovation can differ dramatically depending on the cultural context of a country.
Philosopher selected for prestigious fellowship
Professor Emily Thomas of our Department of Philosophy has been selected as a Marc Sanders 2025 Philosophy in Media Fellow.
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Broaden your horizons with our Postgraduate Support Scholarships
We are delighted to announce 100 Postgraduate Support Scholarships to support eligible UK students from low and middle income backgrounds who apply for postgraduate study starting in September 2025.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/campaign-sites/postgraduate-student-support-scholarships/SRM-student.jpg)
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UK security minister visits Durham to talk career and lessons in leadership
UK Government minister Dan Jarvis spoke to students about his career, lessons in leadership and advice to young people wanting to enter public service during a visit to Durham.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/Security-minister---Web-story-header.png)
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Celebrating student success at the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Awards
We proudly hosted our annual Student Employee of the Year Awards on Wednesday 30 April at the Mount Oswald Hub, shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of student employees, supportive mentors, and employers.Student news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/SEOTY-Awards-2025-banner.png)
Broaden your horizons with our Postgraduate Support Scholarships
We are delighted to announce 100 Postgraduate Support Scholarships to support eligible UK students from low and middle income backgrounds who apply for postgraduate study starting in September 2025.
UK security minister visits Durham to talk career and lessons in leadership
UK Government minister Dan Jarvis spoke to students about his career, lessons in leadership and advice to young people wanting to enter public service during a visit to Durham.
Celebrating student success at the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Awards
We proudly hosted our annual Student Employee of the Year Awards on Wednesday 30 April at the Mount Oswald Hub, shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of student employees, supportive mentors, and employers.
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Our ape cousins show us empathy has deep evolutionary roots – new research
Dr Jake Brooker and Professor Zanna Clay of the Department of Psychology cover their research showing the softer side of apes.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/Apes-have-empathy.png)
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Sir Harry Evans summit explores challenges facing press freedom
Global leaders in journalism gathered for an annual summit in honour of the late, great Durham University graduate Sir Harry Evans.Business and Partnerships/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/SHEF-web.jpg)
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder harms relationships for both sufferers and their partners – new study
Assistant Professor in Psychology Sophie Hodgetts explains the findings from her groundbreaking research on PMDD.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/PMDD.png)
Our ape cousins show us empathy has deep evolutionary roots – new research
Dr Jake Brooker and Professor Zanna Clay of the Department of Psychology cover their research showing the softer side of apes.
Sir Harry Evans summit explores challenges facing press freedom
Global leaders in journalism gathered for an annual summit in honour of the late, great Durham University graduate Sir Harry Evans.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder harms relationships for both sufferers and their partners – new study
Assistant Professor in Psychology Sophie Hodgetts explains the findings from her groundbreaking research on PMDD.
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European universities launch major declaration on tackling climate change
Thirty-nine European universities have come together to launch the Durham Declaration, which will shape our joint efforts towards sustainable development.Global research/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/Durham-Declaration-WEB.png)
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From campus to community: our contributions to regional prosperity
Among the big winners of a university being in a neighbourhood must be the neighbourhood itself. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O’Brien reflects on Durham University’s positive contribution to the economy of North East England.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/VC-column-May-25.png)
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Explore May's Community Newsletter
Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Durham University and in the city itself.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/Copy-of-Melsonby-Newsletter-(1050-x-350-px).png)
European universities launch major declaration on tackling climate change
Thirty-nine European universities have come together to launch the Durham Declaration, which will shape our joint efforts towards sustainable development.
From campus to community: our contributions to regional prosperity
Among the big winners of a university being in a neighbourhood must be the neighbourhood itself. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O’Brien reflects on Durham University’s positive contribution to the economy of North East England.
Explore May's Community Newsletter
Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Durham University and in the city itself.
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Upcoming events
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Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio
Friday 4 April 2025 - Sunday 2 November 202511:00 AM to 4:00 PMPalace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/historic-libraries-at-palace-green/Shakespeare-Recovered-Exhibition-Titles-Crop.png)
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Botanic Garden Fun Day 2025
Monday 26 May 2025 - Monday 26 May 202511:00 AM to 4:00 PMBotanic Garden, Hollingside Lane, South Road Durham DH1 3TN/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/botanic-garden/BG-Fun-Day.jpg)
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Durham Film Festival 2025
Monday 9 June 2025 - Friday 13 June 202512:00 AM to 12:00 AM/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/research-centres/zurbaran-spanish-amp-latin-american-art-amp-culture/Durham-Film-Festival.jpg)
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Postgraduate Online Open Days
Tuesday 13 May 2025 - Monday 9 June 202512:00 PM to 7:45 PMOnline/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/student-recruitment-/Studentstudying.jpg)
Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio
Friday 4 April 2025 - Sunday 2 November 2025
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Palace Green Library
Palace Green
Durham
DH1 3RN
Botanic Garden Fun Day 2025
Monday 26 May 2025 - Monday 26 May 2025
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden,
Hollingside Lane,
South Road
Durham DH1 3TN
Durham Film Festival 2025
Monday 9 June 2025 - Friday 13 June 2025
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Postgraduate Online Open Days
Tuesday 13 May 2025 - Monday 9 June 2025
12:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Online
From our Student Blogs:
From undergrad to postgrad: Why I stayed at Durham
After completing an undergraduate degree in Criminology, Tammy decided to continue her studies at Durham with a postgraduate degree - find out what drove her decision and what the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate has been like.
Read Tammy's blog
Durham's Northern Lights at the ICCA Final
Durham University's Northern Lights recently placed third at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella finals on Broadway, competing against nine other top A Cappella groups from across Canada and the USA - watch their set including performances of ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ from ‘The Wizard of Oz’, ‘Dream On’ by Aerosmith, and ‘Golden Slumbers’ by the Beatles.