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Research Impact at Durham
We are a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence. Across our faculties, we conduct boundary breaking research to transform lives and make a difference both at home and around the world.
Student accommodation: University action and statements
The University has sought to reassure all students on finding suitable accommodation for 2023/24.
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Ukraine: One Year On
Friday 24 February marks one year since the start of war in Ukraine. As a University community, our thoughts continue to be with all those affected by this conflict. We can offer a range of support and are working with partners to help across a number of initiatives.
Welcome to our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor
We’re pleased to announce Professor Mike Shipman as our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost.
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Meet the Global Durham alumni finalists in the Study UK Awards 2023
Five Durham Alumni from all over the globe are finalists in the prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards for 2023.
How Shakespeare was inspired by controversial student theatre
Pinpointing carbon-free helium gas fields to avert global supply crisis
How to ditch ‘fomo’ and foster ‘jomo’ – the joy of missing out
Robotic bees to support real-life ecosystem
Strengthened connections with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
The Power of Music for Reconnecting Us With Our Past
Turkey-Syria earthquakes: shallow depth of main shocks is a key reason why they’ve been so devastating
Professor Bob Holdsworth, from our Department of Earth Sciences, explains why the shallow depth of the Turkey-Syria earthquakes has caused them to be so destructive.
Nadia Siddiqui named among Top 75 Notable Academics
Trade union membership increased between 2017 and 2020 – thanks to women
We're officially top ten for work-based learning with new Forage award
We have been named as one of the top universities in the UK for Work-Based Learning, with a new award from leading job simulation platform Forage. The award recognises our position at the forefront of the work-based learning transformation taking place in higher education by honouring the top institutions innovating to help set students up for career success.
Student Employee of the Year award nominations now open!
Students Share their Stories during National Storytelling Week
Expecting the Unexpected: Philosophy in the search for the Extra-terrestrial
Dr Christopher Cowie, Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy recently took part in the Being Human Festival, a nationwide festival which engages a wide audience in the breadth of humanities research. He tells us how philosophers can contribute to questions about life in space.
God has many names: a solution to the inclusive-language dilemma
The Holocaust: remembering the powerful acts of ‘ordinary people’
Durham University Day Nursery receives Outstanding Ofsted rating
Following its latest Ofsted inspection, Durham University Day Nursery is delighted to have received an Outstanding rating in all areas.
Professor Tom McLeish FInstP, FRSC, FRS
We stand in solidarity with Ukraine
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Ukrainian Refugees: Challenges and Possibilities
Global Goals: Student SDG Summit
Language encounters: A celebration of language and cultural diversity at Durham University
World Fest
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Dr Daniel Blank on Shakespeare and Student Theatre
On the launch of his new book, Shakespeare and University Drama in Early Modern England, Dr Daniel Blank tells us about the influence that student theatre had on Shakespeare’s work, and the enduring influence of his plays for our current students. The video features Durham University Classical Theatre and their production of Twelfth Night.
