Durham University is world-leading in academic fields, but we also pride ourselves on challenging you to participate above and beyond your academic commitments.
A bank of online resources introducing concepts of leadership on our SharePoint account.
Bite-sized introduction to concepts of leadership.Self-directed learning.
A comprehensive introduction to responsible and accountable value-based leadership open to all students.Online: Online programme of engaging tutorials and quizzes via our SharePoint.
In-person: Training day with the uniformed services and workshops on leadership skills with industry experts.
Bespoke Programme: If you are a college or student group, we can facilitate tailored leadership training. Please contact us.
The highly competitive year-long programme is designed to help your personal, leadership and professional development.
Personalised mentoring from Durham alumni who are leaders in their field
Programme of workshops, talks and drop-in sessions
A two-day leadership training event
Monthly Newsletter with signposting to internal and external leadership opportunities.
Find out more about our Leadership Academy.
Highly competitive year-long programme designed to help your personal, leadership and professional development.
Accelerate teams and personal development in a free, supportive 1-Year Leadership Academy programme. Designed to equip students to lead with confidence and values, along with an opportunity to advance leadership skills, the programme offers varied opportunities and resources in an engaging and interesting environment.
Whilst on the programme, students gain access to:
Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 Leadership Academy. Applications can be found here:
https://forms.office.com/e/3MX6zsiayT
To find out more, please email durham.leader@durham.ac.uk
This programme is aimed at committed student leaders who are investing in upholding the University’s values and culture of excellence, the programme encompasses virtual self-based learning and reflection and in person, face to face, training and opportunities. If you will be accountable for a team or a project in the upcoming academic year, if you've completed the Emerging Leadership Programme or if you have previous experience in leading a team, the Academy is an excellent opportunity for you.
Alongside our programmes, we host discussion forums for students, to engage and share leadership concepts.
We offer a diverse selection of courses from leaders of various industries and cultural establishments who are alumni or partners. These are delivered virtually as short presentations followed by interactive discussions and questions.