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Driving inclusive growth in North East England
As a global University and proudly part of North East England, we’re working with partners to improve life chances and promote prosperity, locally and nationally. As we begin a new academic year, here are some of the ways we’re making a positive impact in our communities: economically, socially and culturally.
University apprentice success for T-level work placement students
Expanding access to education, skills training and employment opportunities is something we’re passionate about at Durham.
Ambitious new partnership to tackle offshore wind challenges
We’re taking on some of the offshore wind industry’s toughest challenges by joining forces with the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.
Abuse crisis in Catholic Church has led to drop in Mass attendance
A third of Catholics who previously went to Mass have reduced their attendance or stopped going altogether as a result of the child sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church.
Three University projects celebrate state-of-the-art equipment and facilities through AHRC CapCo funding
A number of project teams across the University were successful in securing awards from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Capability for Collections Fund (CapCo), part of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) World Class Laboratories Funding.
Pioneering change to preserve the best of Durham
We are pioneering innovation and partnership and driving efficiencies in order to preserve and enhance what makes Durham a university like no other.
Can elections redefine what makes an ideal leader?
Election results shape public perceptions of “ideal” leadership, according to new research from the School. This influence inspires leaders to adopt similar traits, though “ideal” doesn’t always mean good or effective leadership.
Health researchers welcome Finland’s UK Ambassador to Durham
We recently welcomed Finland’s Ambassador to the UK to Durham where he learned about our excellence in health research.
New Durham University students officially welcomed at Matriculation
We’ve officially welcomed our new cohort of students during our annual Matriculation ceremonies held in Durham Cathedral.
Blue plaque honour for pioneering first female professor
Renowned archaeologist Professor Dame Rosemary Cramp has been honoured with a blue plaque at her former Durham City home.
Explore October’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.
Durham researchers awarded grant to help improve the resilience of roads in the Indian Himalayas affected by devastating monsoon rainfall
Our researchers have been awarded a British Council grant for a project aiming to improve the resilience of roads in the Himalayan region of India by integrating disaster preparedness into transportation engineering education.