An exciting new approach to promoting Durham City and County regionally, nationally and globally has been unveiled.

Professor Jo Setchell, from Durham Anthropology features in episode two of the series 'Not a Pet: Primates'. The series, produced by WaterBear, looks at the ille­gal wildlife pet trade, and the role social media plays in the parad­ing and trad­ing of exot­ic ani­mals online.

New publication by Dr Markian Prokopovych

Durham has become the first UK University to form a collaboration with social purpose driven esports org LDN UTD. Working with the leading esports organisation, the partnership will bring the benefits of esports to students as well as the wider Durham community.

We are continuing to add to our credentials as a sustainable university, having been shortlisted for two awards at this year’s Green Gown UK and Ireland Awards. The shortlisted projects are the Greenspace Movement in the Student Engagement category and our Biodiversity Strategy in the Nature Positive category.

A new Durham-led project to strengthen collaboration between universities and businesses and others to drive growth and create jobs in North East England has received major funding from the UK Government.

The Anthropology Department would like to congratulate each and every one of our 2021 graduates on their degree results.

We are delighted to have been nominated for University of the Year in The Queer Student Awards 2023.

Acting Vice Chancellor, Antony Long, highlights Durham University's work on environmental sustainability, the upcoming Lumiere Festival and pays tribute to our Chancellor, Sir Thomas Allen.

Keep tagging us in your lunchtime walk photos and videos!

Our sports and wellbeing work with our local communities has been highlighted as an example of best practice among UK universities.

Get to know Dr Andy Allan from our Department of Mathematical Sciences.