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University of the Year 2026

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Now that you have completed your studies you are part of a global and lifelong network of over 230,000 Durham graduates.

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You can enjoy a wide range of continued support and benefits, and we’ll help you to stay connected to what’s happening in your local community or at Durham, wherever you are in the world. Simply keep your details updated and we can support you, wherever your next adventure may take you. 

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Whether you’re looking for careers and networking advice, further study, personal development or, just for fun, we have a range of exclusive alumni benefits.
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Community

We're a thriving global and inclusive community of over 200,000. Our common bond is our lifetime relationship with Durham and each other.
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There are lots of ways for you to support your community. It’s an excellent way to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and network with fellow graduates.
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When you make a gift, you help keep Durham at the forefront of education, research, and student experience.
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I fully believe that inspiring people to do outstanding things here at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Make your relationship with Durham a lifelong one. Stay connected, stay engaged with each other and with us, and help us all to be the best we can be.
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Vice-Chancellor and Warden

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Donor-funded PhD scholar is part of prize-winning DESI team

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) collaboration has been awarded the 2026 Lancelot M. Berkeley–New York Community Trust Prize for Meritorious Work in Astronomy.

Business and Partnerships
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Stephenson College: join our 25th anniversary celebration

On 27 September 2025, our new undergraduate and postgraduate students will arrive in Stephenson College on a very significant day – it marks 200 years exactly since the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825.
Alumni news
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Alumna Stevie Martin returns to perform in Durham

Alumna Stevie Martin (English Literature, St John’s College, 2006-2010) will be returning to Durham to perform her comedy show ‘Clout’ at the Gala Theatre on 23 October.
Alumni news
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Durham University named The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026 

We have been named the UK’s University of the Year 2026 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
Durham news
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The Laidlaw Scholars Annual Conference - hosting a weekend of inspiration, networking, and personal growth 

We are hosting the 2025 Laidlaw Scholars Leadership and Research Conference from 17-19 October. The Conference will be attended by more than 290 scholars, researchers and academic leads from the universities involved with the Laidlaw Foundation Leadership and Research Programme.
Business and Partnerships
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A life-long dream come true: ocean science and storytelling in Tonga

Alumna Rebecca Daniel (Biological Sciences, St Mary’s College, 2014-17) has been selected as one of only five people to join a unique marine research expedition in Tonga, led by Arksen and charity 10% for the Ocean.
Alumni news
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‘Fabulous, formidable and visionary’: a television pioneer with a career rooted in Durham.

As a University community, we were saddened to hear of the recent death of our alumna and honorary graduate Biddy Baxter MBE. Her time spent in Durham in the 1950s played a formative role in an impressive career that influenced the lives of many young people.
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From selection to studio: how our University Challenge team was built

A new student team from Durham is gearing up to compete in the 55th series of seminal quiz show University Challenge.

Durham University named The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026 

We have been named the UK’s University of the Year 2026 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
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Tributes for former Vice-Chancellor, Sir Kenneth Calman

Tributes have been paid to former Durham University Vice-Chancellor, Sir Kenneth Calman, who has died.
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Hitting a home run for baseball and softball at Durham

Our student baseball and softball club recorded their most successful season this past academic year. We catch up with the club’s outgoing President, Jaryd Mercer, to find out more.

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Beyond the runway: flagship student charity fashion show invites alumni to reconnect

Durham University Charity Fashion Show returns for its 43rd year with a renewed focus on alumni engagement, philanthropy, and community.

Congratulations to all our graduating students

We have been celebrating the achievements of our students in the summer sunshine in 23 Congregation ceremonies.
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Upcoming events

Durham University Entrepreneurship Network – Autumn 2025

Thursday 25 September 2025 - Thursday 25 September 2025
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Qube Research and Technologies, 9 Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5BY, UK
London Parliament and Big Ben

Vice-Chancellor’s Reception in Riyadh

Sunday 5 October 2025 - Sunday 5 October 2025
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
British Embassy, Riyadh
Saudi Arabi

Alumni Gathering in Montreal

Saturday 11 October 2025 - Saturday 11 October 2025
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
BreWskey Taproom, 385 Rue de la Commune E, Montreal, QC H2Y 1H2
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The Dunelm Society Dinner 2025 - Sold out

Wednesday 15 October 2025 - Wednesday 15 October 2025
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The Athenaeum Club, 107 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ER
London Parliament and Big Ben
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University student
Everything I have learnt at Durham stays with me and continues to inspire me. I am constantly taking cues from my experience at Durham to navigate my current decisions.
Megha Bengani
Law LLB, Trevelyan College, 2018

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  • My Durham story

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The Hub

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My Durham story

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About Us

Durham is a university like no other. We have more than 200,000 alumni, all proud of their Durham experience, and all keen to stay in touch. 

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World Top 100 QS World University Rankings 2026
3rd in the UK The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
21 Subjects in the World Top 50 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Over 330 undergraduate and postgraduate courses

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