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Director of Institute for Medical Humanities honoured by Linköping University
Professor Angela Woods, Director of the Institute for Medical Humanities (IMH) and a Professor of Medical Humanities in our Department of English Studies, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Linköping University.
Philosopher selected for prestigious fellowship
Professor Emily Thomas of our Department of Philosophy has been selected as a Marc Sanders 2025 Philosophy in Media Fellow.
A celebration of Durham collaborations with Japan
Over seventy researchers and senior representatives from the eleven UK-Japan RENKEI member universities spent time in Durham this week as we hosted the Just Transitions to a Net Zero World Workshop and RENKEI Steering Committee.
500-million-year-old ancient fossil mystery solved by scientists
A new study led by our Earth Sciences department has made a surprising discovery about a mysterious fossil from the Cambrian period — over 500 million years ago.
North East universities awarded £8.9m to boost regional research commercialisation
A new Durham-led project to strengthen collaboration between universities and businesses and others to drive growth and create jobs in North East England has received major funding from the UK Government.
I dedicated my life to tackling climate change while studying at Durham – Green Party co-leader
The co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales has told how she decided to dedicate her life to tackling climate change while a student at Durham.
Sir Harry Evans summit explores challenges facing press freedom
Global leaders in journalism gathered for an annual summit in honour of the late, great Durham University graduate Sir Harry Evans.
Celebrating student success at the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Awards
We proudly hosted our annual Student Employee of the Year Awards on Wednesday 30 April at the Mount Oswald Hub, shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of student employees, supportive mentors, and employers.
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day
We are paying tribute to the Second World War generation from across the United Kingdom (UK) and Commonwealth on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Explore May's Community Newsletter
Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Durham University and in the city itself.
Britain’s long-distance tin trade transformed the Bronze Age across Europe and the Mediterranean
A new study led by researchers from our top-rated Archaeology department has revealed that 3300 years ago, tin mined in south-west Britain was a key resource for major Bronze Age civilisations in the Eastern Mediterranean thousands of kilometres away.
UK security minister visits Durham to talk career and lessons in leadership
UK Government minister Dan Jarvis spoke to students about his career, lessons in leadership and advice to young people wanting to enter public service during a visit to Durham.