Record number of Durham stars going for Olympic gold at Tokyo
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Open Days, whether virtual or on-campus are the best way for you to find out about our teaching excellence, explore our award-winning facilities, and experience our distinctive college communities.
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Gigantic helium balloon to launch space telescope
Our astronomers are part of an international team building a new kind of telescope.Research news
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Durham's Academic Year 2020/21 in review
As the 2020/21 Academic Year draws to a close, take a look at some of the highlights from the last 12 months, during what has been a challenging year for everyone.Durham news
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Funding boost for sustainable cleaning products
A partnership which hopes to help re-invent everyday cleaning products to meet the world’s sustainability challenges has been awarded £1.9m from the UK Government.Research news
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World-class music marked by new Steinway partnership
At least 58 new Steinway & Sons pianos are to be installed across our campus as we join the All-Steinway Initiative, with an intention to become an All-Steinway University in 2022. Joining the initiative makes a significant statement about our commitment to excellence in music, with the new pianos set to join our existing collection of nine Steinway instruments.Student news
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Durham-China research partnership hosts seminar for global audience
Since 2017 our Department of Archaeology has been part of a cutting-edge research partnership with the world-renowned Palace Museum in China.Global Durham
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Proudly supporting Durham’s UK City of Culture bid
County Durham has today launched its bid to be named UK City of Culture 2025 and we’re very proud to be a principal partner in this exciting initiative.Durham news.png)
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Countdown to COP26 – Why international law is at the heart of solving the climate crisis
COP26 is less than 100 days away and as part of this year’s conference world leaders, advisers and experts will be finalising rules under the Paris Agreement and the Paris Agreement Rulebook to enhance ambitions to tackle climate change. But, what is the Paris Agreement and why is international law crucial to making it work? Dr Petra Minnerop, from our Law School, is here to explain.Global Durham
Gigantic helium balloon to launch space telescope
Our astronomers are part of an international team building a new kind of telescope.
Research news
Durham's Academic Year 2020/21 in review
As the 2020/21 Academic Year draws to a close, take a look at some of the highlights from the last 12 months, during what has been a challenging year for everyone.
Durham news
Funding boost for sustainable cleaning products
A partnership which hopes to help re-invent everyday cleaning products to meet the world’s sustainability challenges has been awarded £1.9m from the UK Government.
Research news
World-class music marked by new Steinway partnership
At least 58 new Steinway & Sons pianos are to be installed across our campus as we join the All-Steinway Initiative, with an intention to become an All-Steinway University in 2022.
Joining the initiative makes a significant statement about our commitment to excellence in music, with the new pianos set to join our existing collection of nine Steinway instruments.
Student news
Durham-China research partnership hosts seminar for global audience
Since 2017 our Department of Archaeology has been part of a cutting-edge research partnership with the world-renowned Palace Museum in China.
Global Durham
Proudly supporting Durham’s UK City of Culture bid
County Durham has today launched its bid to be named UK City of Culture 2025 and we’re very proud to be a principal partner in this exciting initiative.
Durham news
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Countdown to COP26 – Why international law is at the heart of solving the climate crisis
COP26 is less than 100 days away and as part of this year’s conference world leaders, advisers and experts will be finalising rules under the Paris Agreement and the Paris Agreement Rulebook to enhance ambitions to tackle climate change.
But, what is the Paris Agreement and why is international law crucial to making it work? Dr Petra Minnerop, from our Law School, is here to explain.
Global Durham
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Why some people like ‘sad’ music
Music has amazing potential to inspire, motivate and bring people together across cultures.Research news
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Reducing social housing stigma in England
A new report investigating the stigma attached to social housing in England has revealed its significant negative impact to residents’ lives and wellbeing. The research, by Dr Mercy Denedo of the School and Dr Amanze Ejiogu of the University of Leicester School of Business, identified the actions of the Government, social housing providers and the media as the key influencers behind such perceptions.Research news
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Google customer ratings more important than hygiene ratings
A good Google review rating from customers is more important for restaurants, and more likely to draw in customers, than a good health and safety rating, according to new research from the Business School.Research news
Why some people like ‘sad’ music
Music has amazing potential to inspire, motivate and bring people together across cultures.
Reducing social housing stigma in England
A new report investigating the stigma attached to social housing in England has revealed its significant negative impact to residents’ lives and wellbeing.
The research, by Dr Mercy Denedo of the School and Dr Amanze Ejiogu of the University of Leicester School of Business, identified the actions of the Government, social housing providers and the media as the key influencers behind such perceptions.
Google customer ratings more important than hygiene ratings
A good Google review rating from customers is more important for restaurants, and more likely to draw in customers, than a good health and safety rating, according to new research from the Business School.
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Brass Band sweep the board at UniBrass 2021
Huge congratulations to our student musicians from Durham University Brass Band (DUBB) who won not one, but a total of four awards, including overall winners, at a UK-wide brass band competition.Student news
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Durham Student Art Prize winners announced
The winners of the 2021 Durham Student Art Prize were announced at a special hybrid celebration event which saw 45 people watching online and a further 40 attending in person at the Teaching and Learning Centre in June.Student news
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Irreplaceable experiences and connections
As part of their studies, students on many of our Business School’s postgraduate programmes take part in international study experiences. This includes the Durham MBA (Online), Durham MBA (Full-time) and Durham-EBS Executive MBA as well as those on MSc Management, MSc Finance and Durham DBA at Fudan. While this year, the students could not travel due to Covid-19 restrictions, we provided a virtual alternative, with 136 students taking part.Student news
Brass Band sweep the board at UniBrass 2021
Huge congratulations to our student musicians from Durham University Brass Band (DUBB) who won not one, but a total of four awards, including overall winners, at a UK-wide brass band competition.
Durham Student Art Prize winners announced
The winners of the 2021 Durham Student Art Prize were announced at a special hybrid celebration event which saw 45 people watching online and a further 40 attending in person at the Teaching and Learning Centre in June.
Irreplaceable experiences and connections
As part of their studies, students on many of our Business School’s postgraduate programmes take part in international study experiences.
This includes the Durham MBA (Online), Durham MBA (Full-time) and Durham-EBS Executive MBA as well as those on MSc Management, MSc Finance and Durham DBA at Fudan.
While this year, the students could not travel due to Covid-19 restrictions, we provided a virtual alternative, with 136 students taking part.
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We studied the world’s top airlines and hospitality firms – many are still poor at reporting risks around climate and pandemics
Professor Carol Adams, from our Business School, and Subhash Abhayawansa, Associate Professor in Accounting at the Swinburne University of Technology, comment on the new proposals being put forward by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) which will require UK companies to report on the risks of climate change to their businesses.Research news
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Boycotting the Olympic Games is not enough
Professor Barbara Keys, from our Department of History, looks back on the history of human rights efforts around the Olympic Games and on the rising calls to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing due to human rights concerns.Research news.png)
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By Our Own Hands and by Theirs: Africans and the Nervousness to Belong
In this article, Dr Benjamin Maiangwa, from our School of Government and International Affairs and Christiane Ndedi Essombe, who holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Montreal, comment on colonisation and reclaiming African identity.Research news.png)
We studied the world’s top airlines and hospitality firms – many are still poor at reporting risks around climate and pandemics
Professor Carol Adams, from our Business School, and Subhash Abhayawansa, Associate Professor in Accounting at the Swinburne University of Technology, comment on the new proposals being put forward by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) which will require UK companies to report on the risks of climate change to their businesses.
Boycotting the Olympic Games is not enough
Professor Barbara Keys, from our Department of History, looks back on the history of human rights efforts around the Olympic Games and on the rising calls to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing due to human rights concerns.
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By Our Own Hands and by Theirs: Africans and the Nervousness to Belong
In this article, Dr Benjamin Maiangwa, from our School of Government and International Affairs and
Christiane Ndedi Essombe, who holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Montreal, comment on colonisation and reclaiming African identity.
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New £1.4m enterprise zone at NETPark opens
The zone will provide bespoke support to technology and science-focused small and medium enterprises.Research news
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Developed in Durham: Magnitude Biosciences
Magnitude Biosciences is a specialist Contract Research Organisation (CRO) founded in 2018 as a Durham university spin out by life sciences expert Dr David Weinkove and physicist Dr Christopher Saunter.Research news
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Welcome back! Visitor attractions to reopen
We’re reopening our popular World Heritage Site visitor attractions to the public for the first time since March 2020, with a range of exhibitions, galleries, and self-guided tours on offer.Durham news
New £1.4m enterprise zone at NETPark opens
The zone will provide bespoke support to technology and science-focused small and medium enterprises.
Developed in Durham: Magnitude Biosciences
Magnitude Biosciences is a specialist Contract Research Organisation (CRO) founded in 2018 as a Durham university spin out by life sciences expert Dr David Weinkove and physicist Dr Christopher Saunter.
Welcome back! Visitor attractions to reopen
We’re reopening our popular World Heritage Site visitor attractions to the public for the first time since March 2020, with a range of exhibitions, galleries, and self-guided tours on offer.
Upcoming events
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Introduction to International Boundaries: Definition, Delimitation and Dispute Resolution
Friday 1 January 2021 - Friday 31 December 202112:00 AM to 11:59 PMOnline workshop
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Online School: Palaeography and Latin
Monday 19 July 2021 - Friday 30 July 20219:00 AM to 6:00 PMOnline
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Nanolubrication Conference 2021
Thursday 15 July 2021 - Saturday 17 July 202112:00 PM to 2:00 PMSt. John's College, Durham University
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CRiVA Book Launch: Men's Activism to End Violence Against Women
Tuesday 20 July 2021 - Tuesday 20 July 20211:00 PM to 2:00 PMZoom (Attendees will be sent the Zoom link on the day of the meeting via Eventbrite. If you haven't received a link, please check your junk folder)
Introduction to International Boundaries: Definition, Delimitation and Dispute Resolution
Friday 1 January 2021 - Friday 31 December 2021
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Online workshop
Online School: Palaeography and Latin
Monday 19 July 2021 - Friday 30 July 2021
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Online
Nanolubrication Conference 2021
Thursday 15 July 2021 - Saturday 17 July 2021
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
St. John's College, Durham University
CRiVA Book Launch: Men's Activism to End Violence Against Women
Tuesday 20 July 2021 - Tuesday 20 July 2021
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Zoom (Attendees will be sent the Zoom link on the day of the meeting via Eventbrite. If you haven't received a link, please check your junk folder)
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From our student blog: Climate change, COP26 and Environmentalism in Law
Final year law student and founder of Durham University Environmental Law Society, Felicity tells us about COP26 and why it’s so important.
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Now and Men: Current conversations about men’s lives
What’s it like to be a man in the 21st Century? How are feminist issues relevant to men?
Join practitioners, activists and researchers to discuss these questions and more on ‘Now and Men’, a new monthly podcast exploring masculinity, gender equality and the lives of men and boys. Topics will range from preventing violence against women, to promoting active fatherhood, to supporting men’s health.
Created and hosted by Dr Stephen Burrell, Sandy Ruxton and Prof Nicole Westmarland, from the Centre for Research into Violence and Abuse (CRiVA), based in our Sociology Department.
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