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The Moving Bodies Lab publishes first newsletter

Announcing the publication of the very first online newsletter from the Moving Bodies Lab.
Inbox preview of Moving Bodies Lab Newsletter. The screen shot features the Moving Bodies Lab official artwork (A platform on a stormy sea on which a group of people of various body types, backgrounds and ages are perform different exercises). Beneath the image, is the heading

Durham Musicologists bring Japanese Songs and Parisian Vaudeville to Being Human Festival

Durham Music Department has two events in this year’s Being Human Festival (7–16 November 2024).
Artwork by Rachael Sligo

Things to do this Spring and Summer

Our new ‘Things To Do’ Guide listing free, family-friendly events, activities and exhibitions taking place across University visitor attractions this Spring and Summer season is now available.
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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

We are ranked 46th in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. The rankings, announced in March 2023 assessed over 18,300 subjects from 1,597 institutions across the world, based on academic and employer reputation, citations per academic paper, impact and quality of research and international research collaboration factors.
Law School 46th in the world

North Innovation Women 2025 List Revealed

The NHSA are shining the spotlight on hundreds of innovative women today - on International Women’s Day - as they publish the annual #NorthInnovationWomen list. You may recognise some familiar faces from the WRIHW and Durham.
Cartoon graphic of a diverse mix of women standing together

Prestigious awards recognition for leader in Islamic law

Visiting Law Professor Dr Mohammad Hedayati-Kakhki has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to education in the prestigious British Muslim Awards 2024.
Dr. Mohammad Hedayati-Kakhki smiling

Chancellor’s journey from the coal house to the White House inspires pupils

Our Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill drew on her North East England roots to inspire County Durham pupils to achieve the extraordinary.
Fiona Hill smiling stood with pupils at North Durham Academy

UK security minister visits Durham to talk career and lessons in leadership

UK Government minister Dan Jarvis spoke to students about his career, lessons in leadership and advice to young people wanting to enter public service during a visit to Durham.
Dan Jarvis is pictured with Karen O'Brien and colleagues in Durham

Schoolchildren get their hands dirty learning about soil health

Around 150 pupils from a County Durham school weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty when they visited our Botanic Garden to learn about soil health.
School pupils lean on a wall smiling

Applications are invited from UK and international applicants for PhD studentships through AHRC-funded Northern Bridge Doctoral Training Partnership

The Department of Music at Durham invites applications from UK and international applicants for PhD studentships through the AHRC-funded Northern Bridge Doctoral Training Partnership. Internal Deadline: Friday 6 December 2024 (5 pm)
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Fond farewell to Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Our Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, Professor Antony Long, has announced his intention to retire.
Profile picture of Professor Antony Long

Vice-Chancellor’s visit to emlyon business school reiterates Durham’s commitment to Europe

On 26 October 2023, our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien, visited Paris as Durham University continues to strengthen further its engagement with leading European institutions.
photograph of Durham VC outside of emlyon business school