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Durham scientists part of team behind stunning new images of the Universe
Our scientists are involved in a major international space mission that has released five unprecedented new images of the Universe.
Celebrating Durham success stories, locally and globally
Durham students and graduates achieve great things – benefiting the world, and our locality. Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, explores our contribution locally and globally.
Our global university: why our international students matter
International students are critical to the success of our University and to creating a vibrant and diverse global academic community that benefits everybody.
Prestigious fellowship to investigate building blocks of the Universe
Congratulations to particle physicist Dr Stefan Schacht who has been awarded a prestigious Ernest Rutherford Fellowship to investigate the most basic building blocks of our Universe.
New Student Exhibitions opening at University Museums
A series of three new exhibitions curated by MA Museum and Artefact Studies students are opening across Durham University Museums from 23 May.
Durham scientists help secure £49.35m to advance UK’s research infrastructure
Our scientists have provided essential support to a national spectrometry infrastructure project that has received multi-million-pound funding from the UK government.
Durham philosopher selected as BBC New Generation Thinker
Dr Jack Symes has been recognised as one of the UK’s most promising arts and humanities early career researchers.
Sir Harry Evans summit considers biggest issues facing journalism
Global leaders in investigative journalism gathered for a summit in honour of the late, great Durham graduate Sir Harry Evans.
Golden Bolt celebration at Rushford Court
In May 2024, we celebrated a key milestone in the construction work currently taking place at Rushford Court in Durham City Centre, with the ceremonial tightening of a ‘golden bolt’.
New exhibition marks the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Everest Expedition
Our new summer exhibition opens at the Oriental Museum on 24 May to mark the centenary of the first Western, and ultimately tragic, attempt to climb Mount Everest.
The exhibition, called “Eternal Ascent: Bentley Beetham and the 1924 Everest Expedition” tells the story from the perspective of expedition member, Bentley Beetham, a biology teacher from Darlington.
Expert warns dyslexia diagnosis is failing struggling readers
A new book by two leading psychologists warns that a focus on diagnosing dyslexia is leaving many children without the help they urgently need.
Migration Advisory Committee Report
The UK Government Migrations and Advisory Committee (MAC) has published a report into their findings on the graduate route.