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Archaeologists set out to uncover ‘lost house’ at landmark castle
Our archaeologists are part of a 100-strong team aiming to uncover the mysteries of a ‘lost’ house at Auckland Castle, County Durham, UK.
Durham’s Global Lecture Series arrives in Washington DC
Senior University colleagues have been visiting Washington DC to reinforce Durham’s relationships with our wider community, our research partners and our alumni and supporters in the United States.
Strengthening our cultural partnerships in the US
We have cemented our developing partnership with the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in North America by signing an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) between Durham University's Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies and the Museum.
Celebrate summer at the Botanic Garden Annual Fun Day
Following the success of last year’s inaugural Botanic Garden Fun Day, this has now become an annual event and will take place on Sunday 16 June, from 10am-4pm. This family-friendly, Fun Day offers loads of free activities, all in the beautiful surroundings of the Garden.
Working together to improve health and social care in North East England
As a university rooted in North East England, we’re always looking for ways to work with local partners to help our region thrive.
Durham Film Festival is back, and it's bigger and better
Durham Film Festival is back for 2024 with events across the city next week, offering entertainment for all and a platform for student filmmakers.
How Durham research and innovation is addressing global food insecurity
Professor Elena Lurie-Luke is our Entrepreneur in Residency in Life Sciences and was one of the first people appointed as a Professor-in-Practice at Durham. She is an expert in Biosciences research and innovation, with a keen interest in translating research into commercial success.
Remembering Joan Kenworthy
Update - we have now received details of the funeral arrangements.
The funeral will take place at 12 noon on Friday 28 June, St Cuthbert’s Church, Satley, DL13 4HU.
National Clean Air Month: Exploring the link between your brain health and air pollution
With May being National Clean Air Month, we spoke to Professor Brian Castellani from our Department of Sociology and the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing about his work on the impact of air pollution on our health.
Preferred Bidder announced for the refurbishment and redevelopment of the College of St Hild and St Bede
Durham University has selected UPP to be the Preferred Bidder to develop, in a partnership, a detailed scheme proposition for the refurbishment of the College of St Hild and St Bede on its historic Riverside location and the development of new college accommodation at the Leazes Road site.
Durham scientists part of team behind stunning new images of the Universe
Our scientists are involved in a major international space mission that has released five unprecedented new images of the Universe.
Celebrating Durham success stories, locally and globally
Durham students and graduates achieve great things – benefiting the world, and our locality. Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, explores our contribution locally and globally.