The inaugural Durham Global Week wrapped up in style at the Durham Global Awards, held at Stephenson College on Friday 10 March.

Open to students, staff and the wider community, this Durham Global Week event focused on learning about Bangladesh’s emergence as a global leader in international negotiations relating to climate change.

Students at our International Study Centre at Queens Campus, Stockton celebrated the fourth day of Durham Global Week with a day of activities focusing on students’ wellbeing, drawing inspiration from around the world.

This year's International Scholars’ Reception held on Wednesday 8 March celebrated the global profile and diversity of our student body, as well as recognising the important partnerships the University maintains with a wide range of international funding bodies and sponsor agencies.

As part of Durham Global Week, we were delighted to welcome distinguished alumnus, Lord Darroch of Kew (Hatfield College, Zoology, 1972-75), to our School of Government and International Affairs.

As part of Durham Global Week, we are delighted to announce the shortlists for the Local to Global and Respect, Fairness and Equity awards.

Jacopo Bertone, a postgraduate at Durham, has been part of DUBC's more recent successes on the water. His historical performances for both crew rowing in the USA, and representing Italy, stands him in good stead for an excellent showcasing talent for #DUGlobalWeek.

Students at our International Study Centre at Queens Campus, Stockton celebrated the third day of Durham Global Week with a Global Day of Sports and activities in recognition of International Women’s Day.

Students at our International Study Centre at Queens Campus, Stockton celebrated the second day of Durham Global Week by preparing and tasting food from around the world and enjoying an Arabian guitar performance.

A series of Language Encounters launched yesterday evening (Tuesday 7 March) as part of Durham Global Week. Two pop-up social cafes took place, focusing on Korean and German at Ustinov College and St Aidan's College respectively. Mark Critchley, Director of the Centre for Foreign Language Study (CFLS) takes a closer look at the Korean Cafe.

As part of Durham Global Week, we are delighted to announce the shortlists for the Global Volunteering and Global College awards.

Alexandra Gatt, a first year undergraduate footballer here at Durham, is highlighted as one of our #DUGlobalWeek representatives. Gatt competes for her home country, Malta, whilst smashing it on the pitch here at Durham too. Read on for Alex's performance pathway through football.