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Cosin's Library Opens After Major Conservation Work

Between the grandeur of Durham Castle and the magnificence and splendour of Durham Cathedral, Cosin’s Library is a real hidden treasure, located at the heart of Durham’s World Heritage Site.

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Our research-led education ensures our broad range of courses will challenge and inspire you.

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Postgraduate Study

Our taught Masters and research programmes will enable you to push the boundaries of current thinking and research.

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Russia and Ukraine Information

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Information for Offer Holders 2022

If you are hoping to join us this autumn, there are lots of ways you can find out more about what life at Durham is like.

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Working together for our county

We’re proud to be working together with partners for the good of our city, county and region – communities we’ve been part of for nearly 200 years. One key partner is our local authority, Durham County Council, and now we’ve committed to strengthening our already successful partnership.
Durham County Council Chief Executive John Hewitt and Durham University Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien seated at a table, signing the refreshed Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations

Easter service to be held at uncovered ruins at Auckland Castle

A unique open-air service will be held in the atmospheric ruins of Bek’s chapel at Auckland Castle, the location of which has, up until recently, been a mystery since its destruction in the 1650s.
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Now streaming: series 2 of 100 Moments That Rocked Computer Science

100 Moments that Rocked Computer Science, Professor Sue Black OBE’s podcast which made the Apple Top-10 in its first series, is back for series two!
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New type of stellar explosion called micronovae discovered

Our astronomers have led on the discovery of a new kind of stellar explosion that could be commonplace in the universe.
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Can we ever fully separate our work and home lives? Philosophy suggests we should stop trying

Dr Peter West, from our Department of Philosophy, explores aspects of work-life balance portrayed in Apple TV's sci-fi series Severance and its connection with philosophical thinking about memory in order to understand personal identity.
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Cosin’s Library opens its doors after major conservation work

Historic Cosin’s Library will be re-opening its doors to visitors on Wednesday 13 April. After being closed for several years, essential conservation work is now complete and the library and its collections are now more accessible and enjoyable than ever before.
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Supporting pioneering health research to treat cancer

Prominent computer scientist, Dr Noura Al Moubayed from our Department of Computer Science, working with a leading cancer pharmacist, Dr Pinkie Chambers from University College London Hospitals (UCLH), has developed a proof-of-concept machine learning algorithm that can accurately predict liver and kidney function levels in cancer patients.
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The impact of socialising with those in emotionally demanding jobs

Is there any truth in the old adage that 'a problem shared is a problem halved' or could it be the reverse? New research investigates the impact of socialising with those in emotionally demanding jobs and provides tools for managers.
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Experiencing a day in the life of a trader

Collaborating with industry practitioners is key to experiential learning.
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Renting now easier for students thanks to new partnership

Durham University has teamed up with new partner, Housing Hand, to give students easier access to renting private property by offering a Rent Guarantor scheme. The scheme will benefit both students from the UK and from overseas by providing a UK-based guarantor in order to rent a home. This will avoid the need to produce 6 or 12 months’ rent upfront, which is often the case when there is no sufficient guarantor in place.
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Autistic people are six times more likely to attempt suicide – poor mental health support may be to blame

As part of World Autism Acceptance week, Dr Patrick Jachyra, from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Jacqui Rodgers, Professor of Psychology and Mental Health and an autism researcher based in the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University and Sarah Cassidy, Associate Professor of Mental Health and Autism at University of Nottingham raise awareness about the thoughts of ending life among autistic people.
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How a makeshift PoW chapel from WWII continues to connect Ukrainians and Britons

PhD student, Daniel Adamson, from our Department of History, discusses the history of a chapel in Scotland created by Ukrainian prisoners of war and how this ties in with current events.
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Ruth First House mural restored

Last week we joined Durham Parish Council to unveil the restoration of a mural at Ruth First House.
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A word from our new Vice-Chancellor

Our new Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien, introduces herself and acknowledges two current initiatives that demonstrate how the University can benefit and is benefitting the North-East.
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Upcoming events

Undergraduate Open Day

Friday 17 June 2022 - Friday 17 June 2022
9:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Durham University, Durham.
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Representing Nonhuman Animals Conference: recent developments in animal law

Monday 25 April 2022 - Monday 25 April 2022
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
PCL048, Palatine Centre, The Palatine Centre Durham University Stockton Road Durham, DH1 3LE
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Postgraduate Online Open Day

Wednesday 4 May 2022 - Thursday 5 May 2022
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
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Research at Durham: Making an Impact

Our research is making a positive difference to the lives of people all around the world. Across our faculties of Arts and Humanities, our Business School, Science, and Social Sciences and Health, the work of our experts is having a big impact.

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From Our Student Blog: Archaeology field trip at Auckland Castle

Our Archaeology students have been excavating at Auckland Castle, read about what Molly found in trench twelve!

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Our student ambassadors are here to answer your questions about student life at Durham. They represent a range of different course and colleges. You can filter by subject or read their profiles to find out what college they are a member of.

  

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Planning for Uncertainty in Offshore Wind

With a £45,000 grant from EPSRC IAA (Impact Acceleration Account) we employed a post-doctoral academic to work on a secondment basis with our partner Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, developing prototype software which applies risk analysis techniques to the problems that the offshore wind industry face.

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