Young people are at the centre of a major national conference bringing some of the world's finest scientists to the region.

Our Business School has marked its 60th anniversary with a plea to the UK Government to support innovation in the North of England.

With the announcement of the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025, we extend our congratulations to our alumni (and friends) who have been recognised and celebrate their outstanding achievements.

Alumnus Professor George Efstathiou was awarded the Shaw Prize for astronomy 2025 jointly with Professor J. Richard Bond from the University of Toronto.

We’re part of a group of leading UK universities supporting women entrepreneurs through the launch of the UK’s first WE Innovate National network.

Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence about an ancient Mesopotamian landscape, offering fresh insight into the legacy of black slavery during the early Islamic Period.

Our annual telephone appeal runs each year to raise essential funds to enable our students to embrace their university experience. The funds raised provide essential support, bursaries and employability grants for students needing financial help. Thanks to the generosity of our alumni and friends we can ensure that all students, irrespective of background or circumstances, can realise their potential.

Tributes have been paid to Durham graduate Andrew Norfolk, the award-winning journalist who exposed the Rotherham grooming gang scandal in the UK.

Following the appointment of Pope Leo XIV, our Theology and Religion experts have been commenting on the new Pope and head of the Catholic Church.

On 8 May, Durham University hosted the 10th Annual Chancellor’s Circle Dinner at the historic Ironmongers’ Hall in London. The evening, hosted by University Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill, celebrated the impact of the group’s transformational giving on the University community.

The co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales has told how she decided to dedicate her life to tackling climate change while a student at Durham.

We are paying tribute to the Second World War generation from across the United Kingdom (UK) and Commonwealth on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.