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Reflections on the Sir Harry Evans Global Summit in Investigative Journalism

The inaugural Sir Harry Evans Global Summit in Investigative Journalism brought together acclaimed journalists, publishers and political commentators from around the world. Professor Tim Luckhurst, Principal of South College, was among those attending the event at London's Royal Institute of British Architects on Wednesday 10 May. Here he shares his reflections on the inspiring summit.
Panel of journalists onstage at the Sir Harry Evans Summit

Tunstall and the Tudors: The Calculating Bishop

Meet Cuthbert Tunstall: bishop and author of England’s first maths book, celebrating its 500th anniversary this year.
Cuthbert Tunstall exhibition poster

Remembering Christina Goessman, BSc and MSc student in Archaeology 2014-2018.

It is with enormous sadness that we share the news that one of our alumni has recently died in exceptionally unexpected and tragic circumstances.

Durham partners in UK’s leading Energy Storage Association

Durham Energy Institute (DEI) is a founding member of the newly launched Energy Storage Association (UK) - a pioneering trade body committed to advancing energy storage.
Members of the new Energy Storage Association pictured at the Westminster launch event

Colour, laughter and a sense of community: joyous cultural celebrations at World Fest

In the afternoon of Sunday 5 March, the International Students' Association (ISA) and Durham University Student Volunteering and Outreach (DUSVO) hosted World Fest, part of Durham Global Week.

Durham expert leads advisory group on new guidance for doctors

New duties for doctors to tackle toxic cultures are among proposals put forward for public consultation by the General Medical Council (GMC).
A stethoscope

Prestigious Geological Society Award for Durham earthquake researcher

A researcher from our Department of Earth Sciences who specialises in the study of earthquakes has been recognised with a prestigious international award.
Dr Jenny Jenkins in a hi-vis vest stood in a snowy Icelandic landscape resting her hand on seismology equipment

Durham City of Culture bid supported by DEI

We’re proud to be supporting Durham’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2025, which has now been formally submitted.
Durham 2025 - UK City of Culture logo

Passion for music and inclusivity leads to show-stopping performance

A St Chad’s College music outreach project unlocked the potential of Durham schoolchildren who staged an unforgettable performance of Captain Noah to a packed theatre audience.
School chlidren singing on a theatre stage

Royal honour for pioneering Classicist

Congratulations to Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson, our Associate Professor of Classics and Ancient History, who has been made an MBE by King Charles III for Services to Education.
Arlene Holmes-Henderson pictured along with the outside of the Classics building in Durham City

My Greenspace Varsity Cup 2025 is here!

The My Greenspace Varsity Cup 2025 is here and your college needs you!
My Greenspace Varsity Cup 2025

Great Cable Challenge 2024

International E-Waste Day aims to raise awareness of electrical waste as the fastest growing source of waste in the world. Almost all of us have unwanted or broken cables clogging up our drawers at home or at work.
Great Cable Challenge 2024