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Durham to lead national skills hub to boost UK research

As part of UKRI’s support of the UK’s Compute Roadmap published yesterday, we are launching a major new initiative called SHAREing (Skills Hub for Accelerated Research Environments Inspiring the Next Generation).
Researchers collaborating

Waiting for your A-level results? Think: Durham

Are you or someone you know waiting for their A-level results? Maybe Durham could be the next step. Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien writes.
Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University, stood smiling with arms folded, in front of bookshelves

Reflections from Joe Docherty, our outgoing Chair of Council

Following 16 years as a member of our University Council, including seven as Chair, Joe Docherty, is stepping down from his voluntary role at the end of this month. As he prepares to hand over the role of Chair, Joe reflects on some of the highlights of his role, in conversation with Lucian Hudson, Executive Director, Communications and External Relations.
Man wearing glasses and a suit with no tie smiling

Connecting talent with opportunity: careers weeks and fairs in review

Over 6,500 students attended our careers weeks and fairs programme over the 2024/25 academic year to boost their employability and explore diverse career opportunities.
A graphic displaying 'Careers Fairs' in bold black font, with '2025' in a purple arrow above

Congratulations to all our graduating students

We have been celebrating the achievements of our students in the summer sunshine in 23 Congregation ceremonies.
Group of 5 students in front of University College steps

Milky Way could be teeming with more satellite galaxies than previously thought

The Milky Way could have many more satellite galaxies than scientists have previously been able to predict or observe.
A simulation showing a bright white galaxy at the centre, surrounded by fainter galaxies, against a black backdrop.

Malaysian partnership to develop financiers and regulators

We are working with the Securities Commission Malaysia to develop the financiers and regulators of the future.
A man and a woman sitting at a desk, signing a document, smiling at the camera.

Newly discovered ancient river landscapes control East Antarctic ice flow

Our geographers have discovered the remains of landscapes thought to have formed when ancient rivers flowed across East Antarctica.
A snow and ice landscape next to the sea

How tropical plants keep ant rivals peacefully apart by giving them separate ‘flats’

Researchers from our top-rated Biosciences department have uncovered a fascinating way tropical plants in Fiji manage to keep peace among rival ant colonies.
Tropical plants

National Student Survey: High and improving satisfaction from our students

Our students are very satisfied with their University experience at Durham, according to the National Student Survey 2025, where we achieved our strongest recent performance.
A group of students chatting on a bench

Mysterious ‘Dark Dwarfs’ may be hiding at the heart of the Milky Way

A new study has proposed the existence of a new type of cosmic object that could be hiding at the centre of our galaxy.
Dark dwarfs

Working to answer the ultimate question – are we alone in the Universe?

Dr Cyril Bourgenot from our Centre for Advanced Instrumentation is part of a team developing cutting-edge technology to enable astronomers to look deeper into the Universe. He is presenting this work as part of the Royal Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Meeting 2025, which is being hosted by Durham University this week. Here, Cyril tells us about his work and how it could help answer the ultimate astronomical question – is there life elsewhere.
Keck Observatory in Hawaii, taken at night with lasers shining into the sky