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Successful "Introduction to Law" workshop with Durham Law School and Slaughter and May

12 March saw students from Sedgefield Community College and Durham Sixth Form Centre, visit Durham Law School for a half-day “Introduction to Law” workshop, thanks to support from Slaughter and May.
DLS and Slaughter and May Outreach

Remembering Dr Abdulameer Al-Dafar (Al-Hamdani)

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of our friend, colleague, and Durham Archaeology Honorary Research Fellow Dr Abdulameer Al-Dafar (Al Hamdani).
Dr Al-Dafar

Durham University Wider Student Experience Survey 2022

The purpose of this survey is to update the University's understanding of students’ engagement within the remit of Wider Student Experience (WSE). It should take less than ten minutes to complete. Read on for further information and for the link to the survey.
Group of flute players performing outside Durham Castle

Engaging children with literature is the key to get them reading

On World Book Day, Thursday 7 March, Professor David Waugh, from our School of Education, discusses his approach to how he goes about getting children engaged with reading.
Professor David Waugh standing in front of a whiteboard holding two books he has written.

Governance and leadership of a modern university

Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O’Brien, opens a new, comprehensive and far-reaching collection of essays by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), discussing the digital landscape of a modern university and making the case to elevate digital transformation to a strategic level.
Our Vice-Chancellor Karen O'Brien with a background of books

COP29 Debrief, Durham Castle

Last week, Greenspace attended the COP 29 Debrief at Durham Castle.
COP Debrief  Jan 2025

Department hosts public conversation about Miners' Strike

Durham University recently hosted an open discussion on an important part of the North East’s history: the Miners’ Strike.
Black and white image of men in a mining village.

New Professor in Practice Appointed to enhance local links

The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences (DSES) is pleased to welcome Dr Maxine Rhodes, Managing Director of County Durham Sport (CDS), as our newest Professor in Practice.
M Rhodes

Explore August's Community Newsletter

Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Durham University and in the city itself.
Summer view of Durham Cathedral near the River Wear

COP29 Debrief Event, 29 Jan, 20:00 - 21:30

COP29 Debrief Event, 29 Jan, 20:00 - 21:30
COP29 Debrief Poster

Giving graduates the employability edge

Durham graduates are some of the most sought after, offering a range of knowledge, skills and experience developed by excellent teaching, internationally rated research and a wealth of opportunities outside the traditional curriculum.