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Now that you have completed your studies you are part of a global and lifelong network of over 200,000 Durham graduates.

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Durham Alumna Tasha Stones reaches the semi-final on The Great British Bake Off

The 14th series of the Great British Bake Off has reached the semi-final stage, and alumna Tasha Stones has left the tent. Her journey on the show was one filled with courage, creativity and some fabulous bakes. Our congratulations go to Tasha on reaching the semi-final!
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Durham University announces the Richard S. Ellis prize for early career scientists

Professor of Astrophysics and esteemed former Durham colleague, Professor Richard Ellis CBE FRS has donated a generous prize for aspiring astronomers to assist them with their early-career ambitions.
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Convocation - back home in Durham!

For the first time in many years, our annual Convocation event was held in Durham on the 23 October. It proved to be a great night, combining our brilliant, multi-disciplinary research with an update on our University Strategy and an opportunity to catch up with old friends – and make new ones!
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Durham hosts new £10m supercomputer to investigate the Universe

We’re home to a new £10m supercomputer that will help scientists around the world investigate the mysteries of the Universe.
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New £5m research centre driving economic growth and sustainability

A new joint research initiative focusing on energy systems integration has been awarded ÂŁ5m by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to help boost UK economic growth and address regional needs.
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North East universities working together to support ambitious businesses and academic entrepreneurs to start-up, innovate and grow

The Innovating Together - Universities in the North East (In-TUNE) partnership has been launched by Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland Universities, alongside technology innovation catalyst CPI, to deliver two business support programmes which aim to strengthen the North East economy.
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Why a social media detox may not be as good for you as you think

Associate Professor Niklas Ihssen and PhD student Michael Wadsley from our Department of Psychology explain why cutting your use of social media dramatically or even avoiding it completely, can reduce the positive effects of social media just as much as the negative ones.
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Chancellor discusses regional development with University community

Durham University Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, met with staff, students and friends of the University as they came together to discuss the topic of regional development.
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Our Maths and Computer Science graduates are ready for the AI challenge

In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, future university graduates must harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to thrive in their respective fields.
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Teaching excellence endorsement in National Student Survey

Students’ positive experiences of teaching, learning and academic support at Durham University are reflected in the latest National Student Survey (NSS).
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Upcoming events

  • Islamabad Dunelm Days 2023

    Saturday 2 December 2023 - Saturday 2 December 2023
    7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Brew Cafe Block 4F Shaheen Market Islamabad Pakistan
    Alumni in The Hague during Dunelm Days 2022
  • Warsaw Alumni Gathering

    Monday 4 December 2023 - Monday 4 December 2023
    5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
    British Embassy Kawalerii 12 00-468 Warszawa Poland
    Warsaw city, Poland
  • Dunelm Days Sydney 2023

    Thursday 7 December 2023 - Thursday 7 December 2023
    6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    The Hero of Waterloo 81 Lower Fort St Millers Point NSW 2000 Australia
    Alumni in The Hague during Dunelm Days 2022
  • Dunelm Days 2023 San Francisco

    Saturday 9 December 2023 - Saturday 9 December 2023
    3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    The Library Social Club 1506 N Main St Walnut Creek CA 94596 United States
    Alumni in The Hague during Dunelm Days 2022

Islamabad Dunelm Days 2023

Saturday 2 December 2023 - Saturday 2 December 2023
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Brew Cafe Block 4F Shaheen Market Islamabad Pakistan
Alumni in The Hague during Dunelm Days 2022

Warsaw Alumni Gathering

Monday 4 December 2023 - Monday 4 December 2023
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
British Embassy Kawalerii 12 00-468 Warszawa Poland
Warsaw city, Poland

Dunelm Days Sydney 2023

Thursday 7 December 2023 - Thursday 7 December 2023
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Hero of Waterloo 81 Lower Fort St Millers Point NSW 2000 Australia
Alumni in The Hague during Dunelm Days 2022

Dunelm Days 2023 San Francisco

Saturday 9 December 2023 - Saturday 9 December 2023
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The Library Social Club 1506 N Main St Walnut Creek CA 94596 United States
Alumni in The Hague during Dunelm Days 2022
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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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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