Newswire

Read the latest issues of Newswire, our alumni newsletter. 

Sent most months of the year, Newswire provides a round-up of articles to keep readers up-to-date with the latest Durham happenings, celebrate alumni achievements and share highlights from Colleges, Departments and Societies.

June 2025

Alumni return to help our Rugby Club mark 150 years

On the historic appointment of Pope Leo XIV

UK Prime Minister leads tributes to Durham alumnus

>> Read the June 2025 issue

 

 

May 2025

King and Queen attend historic Royal Maundy Service in Durham

The new home of our Business School officially opens

Discover the secrets of the stolen Shakespeare First Folio 

>> Read the May 2025 issue

 

 

April 2025

Engaging students as drivers of change 

Northern Lights A Cappella hat-trick at UK ICCA

Uniting Durham alumni around the world

>> Read the April 2025 issue

 

 

March 2025

Chancellor launches scholarship to widen access to a Durham education

Our ambitious plan for a more inclusive Durham

A spotlight on our innovative Transformative Humanities programme

>> Read the March 2025 issue

 

 

February 2025

His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours

Honorary Graduates at Congregation

Alumni superteam triumph in University Challenge

>> Read the February 2025 issue

 

 

December 2024

Discussing the recent US Election result

Alumna Heidi Alexander appointed to UK Cabinet

Introducing Waterside: world-class facilities for the Business School

>> Read the December 2024 issue

 

 

November 2024

Durham and the Palace Museum host global lecture in Beijing

A generous donation to inspire the next generation of technology leaders

New Zealand reporter Pete McKenzie announced as 2025 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow

>> Read the November 2024 issue

 

October 2024

Durham reaffirmed as one of the leading UK universities 

Alumnus Baron Brady releases memoir of UK political career

The return of University Challenge 

>> Read the October 2024 issue

 

 

September 2024 

Durham alumni and supporters to help shape the future of UK politics

Olympic bronze medal for Durham rower

Alumna competing in fourth Paralympics

>> Read the September 2024 issue

 

July 2024

Celebrating almost 6,000 new Durham Graduates

His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2024

A record-breaking season for sport

>> Read the July 2024 issue

 

 

June 2024

Our Global Lecture Series arrives in Washington DC

Alumnus Sir Harry Evans honoured in second Global Summit

Celebrating your transformational giving

Prince William visits Durham startup 

>> Read the June 2024 issue

 

May 2024

Durham rated among the world’s best in QS University Rankings

Chancellor Fiona Hill on navigating a world in turmoil

Durham graduate becomes UK’s newest astronaut

>> Read the May 2024 issue

 

 

April 2024

Our Vice-Chancellor and Chancellor are amongst North East England’s 100 most influential women

St Chad’s College hosts devolution signing ahead of regional elections

Our University makes a major contribution to regional economy 

>> Read the April 2024 issue

 

March 2024

Research for lasting global impact 

Alumna Ambika Mod stars in Netflix blockbuster

Financial Times ranks Durham MBA in global top 100

>> Read the March 2024 issue

 

 

February 2024

His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours 2024

Breaking the Post Office story

Welcome back to our Golden Anniversary graduates

>> Read the February 2024 issue

 

 

December 2023

Gabby Logan meets our Vice-Chancellor 

Top 20 in the world for sustainability

Engaging with our Chancellor in academic discussion

Lumiere lights up our ground-breaking research

>> Read the December 2023 issue

 

November 2023

Convocation – back home in Durham! 

Rosa Furneaux announced as 2024 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow

Events in the Middle East: Support for our community

>> Read the November 2023 issue

 

 

October 2023

Welcome to all our new students

Our Vice-Chancellor and Warden in Hong Kong & Sydney

Our University Strategy

>> Read the October 2023 issue

 

 

September 2023

Remembering alumnus George Alagiah

Durham alumna awarded prestigious Kennedy scholarship

Mission to explore the Universe's most energetic moments

>> Read the September 2023 issue

 

 

July 2023

Chancellor's installation

His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours 2023

Durham's world-leading status confirmed

>> Read the July 2023 issue

 

 

June 2023

Team Durham's journey to University Challenge finals

Vice-Chancellor's receptions in the USA

Sir Harry Evans Global Summit

>> Read the June 2023 issue

 

 

May 2023

Durham Physicist leads black hole discovery

Vice-Chancellor calls for higher education funding reform

What does a Durham University education mean to you?

>> Read the May 2023 issue

 

 

April 2023

Durham's research strengths

Durham Global Week round-up

12 subjects within world top 50

>> Read the April 2023 issue

 

 

March 2023

Durham Global Week edition

Durham MBA ranks first in UK for value for money

Another Global Lecture in the Series

>> Read the March 2023 issue

 

 

February 2023

His Majesty The King's New Year Honours 2023

Welcome to all new alumni

Three new College Heads appointed

>> Read the February 2023 issue