Acclaimed actors Mark Gatiss and Gina McKee are among the leading figures in the arts, broadcasting, law and science receiving honorary Durham degrees this summer.  

A group of aspiring university students were given a rare insight into global affairs during a Chancellor-In-Conversation event led by our Chancellor, the renowned foreign policy expert, Dr Fiona Hill.

Our University Secretary Dr Amanda Wilcox has been honoured by His Majesty King Charles III for services to Higher Education.

Research into the past and future behaviour of the Antarctic Ice Sheet has earned Professor Mike Bentley an OBE in The King’s Birthday Honours list.

The dedication and inspirational work of Durham University colleagues has been recognised by His Majesty King Charles III.

Two new, major exhibitions curated by MA Museum and Artefact Studies students exploring the art and history of storytelling, are now open and free to attend all summer. Visitors can discover ‘Beasts and Legends’ at Palace Green Library and ‘Telling Tales’ at the Oriental Museum.

Scientists from our top-rated Biosciences department have uncovered a key mechanism in plant roots that helps them adapt to temporary water shortages.

The Secretary General of the Gulf Co-operation Council was the keynote speaker at our Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies’ (IMEIS) annual conference.

Funding to develop the innovation ecosystem in the North East has been warmly welcomed by Universities for North East England (UNEE).

Durham University is to host the European Research Council's (ERC) Scientific Council meeting this June. Leading up to the visit, we are highlighting some of the projects at Durham that are happening thanks to support from the ERC.

In an increasingly digital age, criminal law has struggled to keep pace with online abuse, particularly for women and girls. Professor Clare McGlynn, from our Law School, is changing this.

Durham University makes a major contribution to the success of our city, county, and region, as well the UK as a whole.