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Chancellor's Circle Annual Dinner 2024
On 9 May, the annual Chancellor's Circle Dinner was hosted by University Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, at the Barbican, London, to celebrate the impact of the group's transformational giving.
Sir Harry Evans summit considers biggest issues facing journalism
Global leaders in investigative journalism gathered for a summit in honour of the late, great Durham graduate Sir Harry Evans.
Prestigious awards recognition for leader in Islamic law
Visiting Law Professor Dr Mohammad Hedayati-Kakhki has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to education in the prestigious British Muslim Awards 2024.
Student vocal group makes history in New York
Our reigning student A Cappella group, Northern Lights, has sung their way into the history books by retaining UK championship and competing in New York international finals of a high profile A Cappella competition for the second year running. Music undergraduate Lucie Fletcher also came away with the special accolade of 'Outstanding Soloist'.
Students who balance work with studies receive awards recognition
Outstanding students who balance part-time work with their studies were celebrated at the annual Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) Awards. Winners were announced across six categories at a ceremony in Durham Town Hall on 30 April.
Sir Harry Evans Fellow scoops Pulitzer Prize
Our first Sir Harry Evans Fellow, Waylon Cunningham, is part of a Reuters reporting team to win a Pulitzer Prize - the most prestigious awards in journalism.
Prince William visits Durham University spinout Low Carbon Materials
His Royal Highness made a visit to Earthshot Prize 2022 Finalist Low Carbon Materials (LCM) this week to learn more about how they create their innovative, low-carbon construction materials.
Chancellor Fiona Hill on navigating a world in turmoil
Our Chancellor, Fiona Hill, has shared her experience of, and advice for, navigating ‘a world in turmoil’ at a prestigious annual lecture.
Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow helps Reuters scoop top award
Our first ever Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow is part of a team of Reuters journalists to win a prestigious award for exposing wrongdoing in Elon Musk’s business empire.
Durham graduate Rosemary Coogan becomes UK's newest astronaut
Durham University Physics and Astronomy alumna Dr Rosemary Coogan has taken another giant leap towards space by becoming the UK's newest astronaut.
Alumnus George Rexstrew stars in new supernatural-comedy Netflix series
‘Dead Boy Detectives’ launched on Thursday 25 April on Netflix with George Rexstrew in a starring role.
The Durham Revue turns 50
Our award-winning premier sketch comedy troupe that brought you Ambika Mod, Jeremy Vine, Ed Gamble, Nish Kumar and many more now enters its 50th year.