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Playing our part in sustainability
This Saturday, 25 March, between 8.30pm and 9.30pm is Earth Hour, which is an annual event to encourage people to take action on environmental issues and save our planet.
‘Creating Connection’ through world class musical performances
Our professional concert series MUSICON is returning for its 56th season, celebrating the way that music brings us closer together as a community.
The latest Wolfson Newsletter (Issue 94) is out now
The latest Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing Newsletter should be arriving in your inbox this morning.
Freshers' Fair 2025
Freshers' Fair 2025
Meet the Sustainability Team tomorrow at Freshers' Fair!
Durham MBA in global top 10 for sustainability
We’re pleased to say the Durham MBA (Full-time) has been placed in the global top 10, Europe top 5 and UK top 3 in the Corporate Knights Better World MBA Ranking 2021. This is an increase of 19 places globally, 5 places in Europe and 4 places in the UK, since the ranking in 2020.
Durham University celebrates honorary degree for Lord Darroch, former UK Ambassador to the United States
During winter congregation 2024, Durham University awarded an honorary degree to Lord (Kim) Darroch.
Unlocking the full potential of our region
Universities are key to delivering the sustainable growth the UK needs, and nowhere more so than here in North East England where, a recent report found, research-intensive universities have helped unlock nearly £100m of investment in the region. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien explores how we can continue to help unlock the full potential of our region.
Environmental impacts of food highlighted in new campaign
Durham is proud to support Durham County Council’s Places to Eat initiative, an innovative new scheme which will see carbon ratings added to menus at eateries across our campus accommodation.
Celebrating sustainable development in the heart of Durham City
At Durham University we see ourselves as an integral part of our shared city, contributing to its prosperity and exciting future. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O’Brien, explores the economic and social benefits brought by our new business school in Durham city centre.
FREE bicycle repair and tagging events
FREE bicycle repair and tagging events
Time: 12:00-14:00
Dates: 8, 15, 22 Oct, 5 Nov
Location: Maiden Castle, near bike shelters, opposite café
Dr Jurgen Schmoll, Astronomer and Instrument Scientist at Durham, captures superb images of partial solar eclipse
Dr Jurgen Schmoll, Astronomer and Instrument Scientist within CfAI and the Department of Physics here at Durham, has captured superb images and timelapse video of today's partial solar eclipse.
Durham Energy Institute showcases “The future of energy”
On Friday, July 12, 2024, Durham Energy Institute (DEI) hosted a ground-breaking public exhibition, showcasing the Institute's commitment to shaping a cleaner, more efficient, and equitable energy future.