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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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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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University student
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.
Professor Karen O’Brien
Vice-Chancellor and Warden

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Durham alumni feature in The Celebrity Traitors

Two Durham graduates have taken part in the BBC’s The Celebrity Traitors, the latest instalment of the award-winning reality series filmed in the Scottish Highlands.

Alumni news
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Low Carbon Materials Wins BE100 SCALE Award at Blue Earth Summit 2025

Durham University spin-out Low Carbon Materials (LCM) has been named the BE100 SCALE winner at the Blue Earth Summit 2025, recognising its pioneering work in carbon-negative materials and global sustainability impact.
Alumni news
Natasha Boulding of Low Carbon Materials at the Blue Earth Summit 2025

Mercury Prize fringe comes to Collingwood College’s world class facility

Collingwood's Mark Hillery Music Studios hosted the only university event as part of the official fringe for the Mercury Prize Awards. The event was a sold-out workshop on songwriting and production held on Sunday 12 October.
Durham news
Students attending Mercury fringe event at Collingwood

Alumna and Olympic rower Lauren Irwin opens new landing stage at University boat club

Durham graduate and Team GB rower Lauren Irwin recently returned to her college to open a new student rowing facility.
Alumni news
Durham graduate and Team GB rower Lauren Irwin at Elvet Riverside, Durham City

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.
Alumni news
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Durham alumna Claudia Moloney-MacDonald crowned World Champion with the Red Roses

Congratulations to Claudia Moloney-MacDonald (Economics, Josephine Butler College, 2018), who celebrated victory with the Red Roses women’s rugby squad on Saturday 27 September.
Alumni news
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Durham hosts exhibition marking 100 years of China’s Palace Museum

We’re hosting a new exhibition marking the centenary of China’s prestigious Palace Museum.
Global research
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More News

Mercury Prize fringe comes to Collingwood College’s world class facility

Collingwood's Mark Hillery Music Studios hosted the only university event as part of the official fringe for the Mercury Prize Awards. The event was a sold-out workshop on songwriting and production held on Sunday 12 October.

Students attending Mercury fringe event at Collingwood

From selection to studio: how our University Challenge team was built

A student team from Durham competed in the 55th series of seminal BBC Two 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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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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Renowned conductor Tim Burke named as Principal Conductor of our Choral Society

Newcastle-based conductor and composer, Tim Burke, takes the reigns of our Choral Society (DUCS) following the retirement of John Forsyth MBE.

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.

Upcoming events

Historical walking tour of Washington, D.C.

Thursday 6 November 2025 - Thursday 6 November 2025
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Courtyard inside the National Portrait Gallery (8th & G St. NW)
Washington DC

Special Evening at the China Club with the Vice-Chancellor

Tuesday 11 November 2025 - Tuesday 11 November 2025
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
China Club
Hong Kong

An Overview of Interdisciplinary work on Contemporary Screen Media.

Thursday 20 November 2025 - Thursday 20 November 2025
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre Durham Law School
The Law School entrance of the Palatine Centre

Dunelm Society Advent Service

Thursday 27 November 2025 - Thursday 27 November 2025
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The King’s Chapel of the Savoy, Savoy Hill, London WC2R 0DA
A dark night and Christmas tree lights in Mayfair, London
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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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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
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