We have been named the UK’s University of the Year 2026 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

During National Storytelling Week, we hear from Abir Hamdar, Professor in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures at Durham University, and also playwright and author of short stories.

Durham astrophysicists are working with three County Durham communities and arts charity, No More Nowt, to deliver ‘BIG BANG’ a free, summer fair for families – all about space. The event will take place on Saturday 29 June at TCR Hub in Barnard Castle.

Academics from our Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences have been working in collaboration with Sport England through Get Yourself Active (GYA), in order to launch the Moving Social Work programme.

Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien looks into how Durham makes an impact both locally and globally.

All things Team Durham news written by former director of sport Peter Warburton.

We are delighted to announce that four Medical Humanities in Practice Research Fellows will be joining the Discovery Research Platform in June 2025.

With the announcement of the King’s New Year Honours List 2025, we extend our congratulations to our alumni and friends who have been recognised and celebrate their outstanding achievements.

On 27 October, British daylight saving time ends and the clocks go back one hour at 2am. This means that each morning and evening will be darker. Stay safe when cycling, walking or running by following our for safe active travel.

We are delighted that Professor Edith Hall from our Department of Classics and Ancient History has been awarded the prestigious Classical Association Prize in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the promotion of Classics in the UK.

(Durham - 3 November 2021)  On 13 November 2021 Slagwerk Den Haag and the Residentie Orchestra will perform the world première of Richard Rijnvos' Afrique. 

Durham University Volunteering and Outreach (DUVO) has launched a new online platform, created to make it even easier for staff and students to volunteer with any of the 80+ projects currently in action.