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National Astronomy Meeting 2025 – discover our free public events

We’re celebrating our role as hosts of the UK’s leading astronomy conference next week (7-11 July) with a series of free events for the public to enjoy.
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Welcome to our new Chief People Officer

We are pleased to announce Nic Johnston as our new Chief People Officer.
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Explore July’s community newsletter

In July's edition of our community newsletter we mark a major sustainability milestone, celebrate graduation season, and highlight how our students and staff are making a difference locally.
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National Astronomy Meeting 2025 - exploring Durham’s rich astronomical research

Almost a thousand of the world’s top space scientists will visit Durham University next week (7 to 11 July) as we host the UK’s National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) 2025.
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Sixty years of world-class education, research and impact

Our Business School has marked its 60th anniversary with a plea to the UK Government to support innovation in the North of England.
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