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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. They became world champions at Twickenham, beating Canada 33 points to 13. Claudia’s success reflects the journeys of many Durham students and graduates who combine academic study with competing at the very highest level of sport.
A huddle of Durham women's rugby players gather on the field ahead of a game.

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.

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.
Front of Stephenson College

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.
Stevie Martin and Hugo Souls wearing white shirts on stage with the Durham Revue

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.
Three students outside in the sun chatting and smiling with the cathedral in the background

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.
A baseball team wearing medals posing in two lines for the camera

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.
Underwater image showing a whale and a shark

‘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.
Biddy Baxter sitting bottom left in a posed freshers group

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.

Alumnus Jonathan Edwards CBE celebrates 30 years of his world triple jump record

Olympic gold medallist and Van Mildert alumnus, Jonathan Edwards (Physics, Van Mildert College,1984-87) has celebrated 30 years of his 1995 triple jump world record, which remains unbroken.
Alumnus Jonathan Edwards robed in Hon Grad robes, sitting in the Cloisters

Tributes for former Vice-Chancellor, Sir Kenneth Calman

Tributes have been paid to former Durham University Vice-Chancellor, Sir Kenneth Calman, who has died.
Kenneth Calman wearing a red graduation robe

Study finds women politicians are judged more harshly than men

Women politicians in the United States who deviate from party expectations or views are judged more harshly than men by voters. That is according to the findings of a new study led by academics from our School of Government and International Affairs.
A reel of red white and blue stickers saying I voted today