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Successful events shine a spotlight on neurodiversity

Our Centre for Neurodiversity & Development brought together researchers, practitioners and people with lived experience of neurodiversity across two successful events.
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Introducing the North Sea University Partnership

We’ve joined forces with seven partner universities in the North of England and Norway. The new 'North Sea University Partnership' strengthens ties and cultivates a conducive environment for education and research partnerships.
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Explore December's Community Newsletter

Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Durham University and in the city itself.
Durham Cathedral in winter

Strengthening our research collaborations with Japan

This week we welcomed Professor Naoto Kobayashi, Director of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) London Office.
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Durham scientist onboard drilling ship investigating major Japanese earthquake

A Durham scientist is part of an international research team drilling into the seabed off the east coast of Japan to learn more about the 2011 Tohoku great earthquake.
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Mathematical Sciences Professor Awarded Multi-million Euro Grant

The prestigious grant will support a cutting-edge research project exploring the mathematical structures underpinning quantum symmetries.
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Early career researcher recognised as rising global star

Dr Katherine McDonald from our Classics and Ancient History department has been awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize for the international impact of her research.
Katherine McDonald

Vice-Chancellor becomes Honorary President of criminal justice and social care charity

Professor Karen O’Brien, our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, has become the honorary president of local charity Nepacs.
Professor Karen O’Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University (centre) with Amanda Lacey, Nepacs Chief Executive and Kelsey Byrne, Team Leader at His Majesty's Prison Durham visitors centre

New project puts care at the centre of international law research

A new project led by our Law School aims to re-focus international law research by centring it on care rather than harm.
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Award for book exploring gender and ‘green crime’

An edited volume from Dr Emma Milne, from Durham Law School, argues that environmental crimes are more likely to impact women.
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Alumna Heidi Alexander appointed to UK Cabinet

Our alumna Heidi Alexander MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Transport in the UK Government.
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First home of St Mary's honoured with a blue plaque

On 22 November 2024, the original home of St Mary’s was honoured with a heritage blue plaque from the City of Durham Parish Council to mark the college’s 125th anniversary.
from Left, Anne Elliott, volunteer archivist at St. Mary’s College and alumna, Councillor Susan Walker, Chair of the City of Durham Parish Council and Councillor Carole Lattin, Chair of the City of Durham Parish Council’s Environment Committee and St Mary's alumna and College Principal Adrian Simpson