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Professor Brett Smith appointed to Qualitative Inquiry editorial board

Qualitative Inquiry is a prestigious journal that provides an interdisciplinary forum for qualitative methodology and related issues in the human sciences.
Student carrying out study with monitoring equipment

Dr Louise Creechan selected as 2022 New Generation Thinker – the UK’s most promising and exciting early career researchers

Every year, BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) hold a nationwide search for academics with new ideas that will resonate with a wider audience. These New Generation Thinkers represent some of the brightest scholars in the country and their research has the potential to redefine our understanding of an array of topics, from our history to the way we speak.
Louise Creechan - BBC New Generation Thinker

We're on the road to Net-Zero

The maintenance services teams are working hard across the University and Durham City to ensure that our buildings are safe, warm and powered, responding as quickly as possible to issues all over Durham. In doing so, the team are an essential part of every day life across the University.
Electric vehicles maintenance team 2024

Climate Change Risks of Cultural Heritage

[02/24] Professor David Toll gave a presentation as part of the International Online Training Workshop on Climate Change Risks of Cultural Heritage.
Programme for the Climate Change Risks of Cultural Heritage Workshop

Explore our July Community Newsletter

Want to know more about how we interact with our local community?
Dr Fiona Hill

Dr Cora Linling Xu presents findings from her book 'The Time Inheritors'

On 19th June 2025, Associate Professor Dr Cora Lingling Xu gave a Ted-talk style presentation to over 30 senior Educational Agents from across the world based on her newly published book 'The Time Inheritors' (SUNY Press, 2025).
Dr Cora Lingling Xu stands at the front of a room, a PowerPoint presentation is projected on the wall behind her. Seated attendees are listening to her talk.

University hosts oral history event on the Miners’ Strike

Durham University is hosting an open discussion on an important part of the North East’s history, the Miners’ Strike.
A group of people taking part in the Miners' Strike in County Durham

Durham Alumni Win University Challenge Christmas Special

Congratulations to our alumni team, Carla, Liz, Tracey, and Sophia, on winning the festive series of University Challenge!
University Challenge team 2024-25

Technician Highly Commended at leading HE Awards

We’re delighted to share the news that Technician, James Fox-Robinson has been highly commended in the Outstanding Technician of the Year category at the recent THE Awards.
Highly Commended THE Awards: Outstanding Technician of the Year

Lumiere 2021 – first peek at what to expect as full programme is announced

The full programme for Lumiere 2021 has been revealed and with 39 installations this promises to be an ambitious, inspiring and thought-provoking event.
Image of Cosmic Architecture, Ogden Centre, Lumiere 2019

Undergrad open day, Fri 19 Sept, 9:00-16:00

Visit the Greenspace stall for wildflower seed sowing, cycling freebies, and more!
undergrad open day 19 Sept 2025

Conserving Durham City’s oldest standing building

Work has started on conserving and improving the oldest standing building in Durham City – the 11th century Norman Chapel inside Durham Castle.
Interior of the Norman Chapel, Durham