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We are a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence. Across our faculties, we conduct boundary breaking research to transform lives and make a difference both at home and around the world.
Student accommodation: University action and statements
The University has sought to reassure all students on finding suitable accommodation for 2023/24.
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QS World Rankings By Subject 2023
We're a world-leading university, and our academic excellence and impact is reflected in our global rankings.
Enhancing Biodiversity
Discover more about how we are intending on measuring, maintaining and enhancing biodiversity across our 251ha of land at Durham.
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Durham team victorious at University Challenge Grand Final
Last night our University Challenge team were victorious in the Grand Final, winning by 35 points (155 points to 120) against Bristol University. Opponents, Bristol, were in their first University Challenge final and kept the pressure on right up until the end.
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Oriental Museum hosts ‘Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki’ exhibition
Strengthening our partnerships in India
Poorer pupils do worse at school – here’s how to reduce the attainment gap
Professor Jolyon Mitchell appointed as new Principal of St John’s College
Circular economy paves the way in tackling plastic pollution
ChatGPT can’t think – consciousness is something entirely different to today’s AI
First-of-its-kind measurement of Universe’s expansion rate
Our physicists are part of an international team that has successfully used a first-of-its-kind technique to measure the expansion of the Universe.

Research says talking to toddlers shapes early brain development
Firms with CEOs under clan culture influence are more likely to be internationally-focused
College bars secure national safety accreditation
Fourteen of our 16 college bars have secured national safety accreditation.

Working together on student housing
Top award for project to support care-leaver students
Heritage, historic urban infrastructure, disasters and sustainable development
Professor Robin Coningham is UNESCO's Chair on Archaeological Ethics and Practice in Cultural Heritage, the Chair of Early Medieval Archaeology and is Associate Director (World Heritage) in Durham's Institute of Mediaeval and Early Modern Studies (IMEMS) and Co-Director of Durham's MA International Cultural Heritage Management programme. Here Robin discusses the role of archaeology in urban infrastructure, climate change, disaster and risk, as part of Durham’s Global Lecture Series

Abortion: under-18s pushed towards in-person appointments but evidence shows remote consultations can be better option
The double-edged sword of formal education for indigenous hunter-gatherers
Orbit member Intelligent Gels wins Ofwat innovation competition
Orbit member and environmental gel innovator Intelligent Gels in partnership with Durham University, Northumbrian Water and technology innovation catalyst CPI is one of 16 initiatives being awarded a share of £40 million in Ofwat’s latest innovation competition – the Water Breakthrough Challenge.
Taking care of our community
Durham experts join forces to help improve North East pupils’ communication skills
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Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Undergraduate Open Day
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Geo-security dimensions of the war in Ukraine
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