2024 - Durham University

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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.

Vice-Chancellor becomes Honorary President of local charity supporting prisoners and their families

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

Leading the world in interdisciplinary research

We have been ranked third in the UK for interdisciplinary science research.

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Create an event for Durham Global Week 2025

Durham Global Week 2025 will take place from Saturday 1 – Sunday 9 March 2025. All staff and students are encouraged to get involved, by submitting proposals for events to be part of the programme.

Wolfson Foundation visit marks 50 years of research support

We are celebrating a milestone in our collaboration with the Wolfson Foundation as Paul Ramsbottom, the Foundation's chief executive, visited us recently to mark 50 years of groundbreaking collaborative work, which has contributed to numerous pioneering projects across our University.

Durham's Karen O'Brien and Paul Ramsbottom OBE of Wolfson Foundation with the team involved in the project

Northern Accelerator recognised as Place-based Knowledge Exchange Initiative of the Year

Northern Accelerator has been awarded the prestigious Place-Based Knowledge Exchange (KE) Initiative of the Year at the PraxisAuril Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024.

Northern Accelerator team collection place-based initiative of the year at KE Awards

Durham researchers addressing environmental challenges

Climate change is one of the biggest threats facing the world today. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor Karen O'Brien explores how Durham University is both pioneering research to understand and address this global challenge, and working locally to preserve and enhance our beautiful city, county and region.