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County Durham Women+ art collective unveils first exhibition
The first public exhibition of art from new, women-led public art collective, STRIKE, can be seen in the outdoor exhibition space, outside the Bill Bryson Library this summer.
How Durham researchers have informed UK General Election debate
Voters in the United Kingdom went to the polls on Thursday 4 July in a General Election – the first since 2019.
Elections provide an opportunity to talk about the most important issues facing society today.
As a global university, our research informs and shapes policy, transforming lives for the better, locally, nationally and globally.
During the election campaign, many of our researchers have been sharing their expertise on key areas of public and political debate.
Explore July'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.
6,000 students celebrate graduation at Summer Congregation
Almost 6,000 Durham University students have celebrated their graduation, in a week of ceremonies marking our Summer Congregation 2024.
Durham researcher collects prestigious maths prize
Dr Sabine Boegli from our Mathematical Sciences department has won a prestigious Whitehead Prize.
Durham Psychologist to take on new President role
We’re celebrating the news that a leading academic from our Department of Psychology has been elected as the next president of the European Brain and Behaviour Society (EBBS).
Not just any tour: Chapel Choir of University College to perform at the Vatican
This summer, the Chapel Choir of University College (known as Castle Chapel Choir) will be embarking on a tour spanning the UK and Italy to share their vocal talents. Including well-known UK venues, the tour also includes St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in Italy.
National spotlight for Durham's community sport programme
Our sports and wellbeing work with our local communities has been highlighted as an example of best practice among UK universities.
Encampment on Palace Green, Durham City
This page provides a consolidated update on the encampment protest on Palace Green, which was established in the early hours of Friday 10 May and ended on Friday 21 June.
New research advances understanding of negative social contact
New research, by our Department of Psychology, has found that negative social contact among people of differing societal or cultural groups can have a disproportionate negative effect on broad social cohesion within communities.
His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2024
On the announcement of The King’s Birthday Honours List 2024, we would like to congratulate and celebrate the fantastic achievements of the alumni, staff, students and friends who have been honoured.
Quadruple representation for Durham in Team GB hockey squad
Three Durham alumni and a graduating student have been selected for the men’s and women’s Team GB hockey squads ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer.