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How we are taking big steps forward to protect the future of the planet
Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, explores the role Durham University plays in tackling some of society's biggest challenges.
Music for Galway - Midwinter Festival featuring the music of Stanford and his pupils
A festival dedicated to the choral and chamber music of Charles Villiers Stanford, his contemporaries and his pupils will take place in Galway from 21-23 January 2022. The festival will also feature two lectures by Professor Jeremy Dibble.
Dr Fiona Hill to co-lead major UK Strategic Defence Review
Our Chancellor and distinguished foreign affairs expert, Dr Fiona Hill, has been appointed by the Prime Minister Keir Starmer to co-lead a comprehensive review of the UK Armed Forces. The announcement follows several Durham University alumni and supporters having recently been elected to the House of Commons or taking seats in the House of Lords.
From science to music: opportunities to get involved this month
Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien shares some opportunities to get involved with Durham's University during October.
Professor Charles Augarde is the new Head of Department of Engineering
Professor Charles Augarde takes over Professor Simon Hogg, to be the new Head of Department.
New Principal for Collingwood College
Professor Thom Brooks has been appointed as our new Principal of Collingwood College.
Twinning scheme to support Ukrainian students and scholars
We have all been deeply concerned and affected by the war taking place in Ukraine. We are an international university, committed to social responsibility and democratic values.
Building an inclusive research environment
[09/24] Sharing lessons-learned from running an interdisciplinary and bilingual workshop
Appointment of Revd Canon Smitha Prasadam as Bishop of Huddersfield
Downing Street announced today that the Revd Canon Smitha Prasadam, currently Chaplain of St Albans, Copenhagen, and member of College Council, will take up the role of Bishop of Huddersfield.
Setting Sail to BUCS Qualifiers
At the Northern Regional Sailing BUCS Qualifiers, the best of the best universities in the North look to claim one of the top four spots in the region, in order to qualify straight to BUCS Team Racing Finals. Read on to find out how Durham University Sailing Club performed over an intense weekend of racing.
Three new College heads appointed
New heads have been appointed at Grey College, Josephine Butler College and John Snow College.
New blog post by Joe Mulhern (Honorary Fellow)
New blog post written by Joe Mulhern (Honorary Fellow, Durham University History Department)