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Durham team victorious at University Challenge Grand Final

Our University Challenge team were victorious in the 2023 Grand Final, winning by 35 points (155 points to 120) against Bristol University. Opponents, Bristol, were in their first University Challenge final and kept the pressure on right up until the end.
University Challenge Team

Durham experts join forces to help improve North East pupils’ communication skills

Our researchers are involved in an innovative project across four different subject areas to help North East pupils improve their communication skills.
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Working together on student housing

We've met with the City of Durham MP, Durham County Council, City of Durham Parish Council, Durham Students’ Union, letting agents, independent landlords and representatives of Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) providers to discuss student accommodation.
Participants in a discussion about student housing pictured outside the Confluence Building

Environmental impacts of food highlighted in new campaign

Durham is proud to support Durham County Council’s Places to Eat initiative, an innovative new scheme which will see carbon ratings added to menus at eateries across our campus accommodation.
A collage of food items

Professor Jolyon Mitchell appointed as new Principal of St John’s College

We’re proud to welcome Professor Jolyon Mitchell as the new Principal of St John’s College.
Professor Jolyon Mitchell, wearing a white shirt and dark blue jacket, smiles at the camera standing in front of a green shrub with red berries.

College bars secure national safety accreditation

Fourteen of our 16 college bars have secured national safety accreditation.
Officials pictured on the steps outside Durham Castle, holding licensing certificates

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week with Dr Patrick Jachyra

Dr Patrick Jachyra from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences explains the importance of physical activity for supporting mental health, particularly in neurodivergent and disabled people. He also shares some tools below that can contribute to mental well-being.
two people running in nature

Scientists unearth forgotten children of the past

Scientists have unearthed a harrowing story of forgotten children of the past, providing the first direct evidence of the lives of early nineteenth century ‘pauper apprentices’.
Image of a young child in a cotton mill factory setting

6G and beyond...

We are delighted to announce that Durham University has partnered with Queen Mary University of London and UCL in a joint research project which aims to improve our mobile communications systems beyond 5G.
Connected world wireless signals

First-of-its-kind measurement of Universe’s expansion rate

Our physicists are part of an international team that has successfully used a first-of-its-kind technique to measure the expansion of the Universe.
A supernova surrounded by stars

Our scientists are supporting Durham Cathedral to bring swifts to nest

Leading scientists from our Department of Biosciences and Mathematical Sciences are encouraging breeding swifts to nest by setting up high powered speakers in Durham Cathedral’s iconic Belfry Tower.
Cathedral swifts

Top award for project to support care-leaver students

A partnership between ourselves and four other universities has won a national award for helping care-experienced students into higher education.
A group of four adults holding an award certificate