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University Chapel Choirs to come together for one night only to raise money for local cause

Chapel choirs from across the University are joining forces to fundraise for for RTMinds, a Durham-based mental health charity.
A choir singing in a cathedral

Award-winning actors among leaders in their field to receive honorary degrees

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 profile picture of each of the summer 2025 honorary graduates

Chancellor inspires Politics A-Level students at global affairs ‘in conversation’ event

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.
A group of students dressed casually stood with Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill

Professor Mike Bentley awarded OBE for Antarctic research

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.
Professor Mike Bentley stands in front of a rocky and snowy landscape

Durham staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

The dedication and inspirational work of Durham University colleagues has been recognised by His Majesty King Charles III.
A montage of the Durham University recipients of The King's Birthday Honours

Royal honour for University Secretary Dr Amanda Wilcox

Our University Secretary Dr Amanda Wilcox has been honoured by His Majesty King Charles III for services to Higher Education.
Head and shoulders picture of Amanda Wilcox smiling and looking at the camera. She is standing in front of an office background.

MA students launch two new storytelling exhibitions for the summer 

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.
title of exhibition and drawings of range of Asian objects

Scientists discover how roots sense and respond to water shortage

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

Global leaders attend institute conference

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.
Conference delegates hearing from His Excellency Jasem al-Budaiwi

Universities welcome UK Government investment in the North East of England

Funding to develop the innovation ecosystem in the North East has been warmly welcomed by Universities for North East England (UNEE).
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ERC Spotlight: Professor Dan Lawrence and the relationship between climate change and societies

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.
Landscape setting showing mountains in a dry, sunny climate

Spotlight on: Professor Clare McGlynn – transforming the law to protect women online

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.
Professor Clare McGlynn smiling to camera, against a light purple background