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REF 2021: Celebrating Our Research Excellence
Our reputation as a world-leading university has been confirmed in a national exercise looking at the quality of research at UK universities and its impact around the world.
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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Helping our region to thrive
How we're helping level up the economy and educational opportunities in North East England.
Durham University Business School achieves five-year EQUIS re-accreditation
Durham hosts international meeting on protecting cultural heritage
Roe v Wade: men benefit from abortion rights too – and should speak about them more
Twinning scheme to support Ukrainian students and scholars
Higgs boson: 10 years after its discovery, why this particle could unlock new physics beyond the standard model
Encouraging writers to present an accurate view of self-harm
Do optimists really live longer? Here’s what the research says
Fuschia Sirois, Professor in Social & Health Psychology, in our Department of Psychology, explains how looking on the bright side of life could be good for us.
Bargaining over wages can be more effective if done at a sector-level
New study shows people can recognise emotions of other people in face masks
Reflections from Durham DBA Graduate Tom McDonogh
Ahead of graduation, our DBA alumni Tom McDonogh is looking back at his time at the Business School and sharing memories of his own graduation as well as his experience being on the Durham DBA programme.
Experiencing a day in the life of a trader
Durham becomes the largest All-Steinway school in the UK
Securing Scotland’s independence: Moving beyond process?
Aileen McHarg, Professor of Public Law and Human Rights at Durham Law School, discusses the paths to independence for Scotland following the First Minister's statement, including a new 'plan C' - the next UK General Election.
Wayne Couzens: Sarah Everard’s killer is appealing his whole-life sentence – what does that mean?
Warmer summers threaten Antarctica’s giant ice shelves because of the lakes they create
Congregation: a celebration for all
Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien looks ahead to our Congregation and other summer activities.
Chronicling over 180 years of Durham’s changing climate
Her Majesty The Queen's Birthday Honours List
Upcoming events
QS Virtual Connect Masters – Thailand & Vietnam
The Interplay between EU Law and International Law
Progress to Postgrad
Royal Musical Association Annual Conference 2022
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Castle Theatre Company on Tour
Russia and Ukraine Information
A hub of information, advice and support for current and prospective staff and students.
Congregation 2022 – Congratulations!
Between Monday 28 March and Friday 1 April, we celebrated Spring Congregation with 3,600 students, their friends and families. We’re incredibly proud of all our graduates, and we know they’ll go on to achieve outstanding things around the world.
