Durham student Alexandra Hart is leading a growing network of volunteer tutors supporting Ukrainian children with English language learning.

We are ranked 8th in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. 

In February 2025, Durham Law School PhD candidate Miranda Wang submitted evidence to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics as part of its inquiry into the ethics of neurotechnology in healthcare. The inquiry focuses on developments since the Council’s last report on the topic in 2013.

Anthony Edward Payne was an English composer, music critic and musicologist. He died at the age of 84 on 30 April 2021. Professor Jeremy Dibble (Department of Music) has shared his memories.

Internationally acclaimed journalists, publishers and political commentators gathered in London for the inaugural Sir Harry Evans Global Summit in Investigative Journalism.

The annual running festival will return to Durham City streets from Wednesday 16 to Saturday 19 July this year with our support as a major partner.

We are pleased to announce three exciting career opportunities within the Engineering Department. These positions represent a unique chance to join our dynamic academic community and contribute to the growth and excellence of our department.

As part of Durham Global Week, we are delighted to announce the shortlists for the Global Curriculum and Global Student Experience awards.

Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson, Associate Professor of Classics and Ancient History, recently visited Dubai to conduct research as part of her British Academy Innovation Fellowship.

Our popular concert series MUSICON has returned with a diverse programme of music performances from across the world, celebrating over 50 years of this inspiring series.

An event organised by Centre for Environmental and Energy Economics (CE3), Durham University Business School (DUBS) and Durham Energy Institute (DEI) will take place at the Durham University Business School on the 6th of June. The workshop will discuss the climate policy after COP 26 and IPCC AR6: the role of international cooperation.

We're delighted to announce that our project entitled 'Enhancing Biodiversity at Durham' has been Highly Commended for the Nature Positive category in the International Green Gown Awards 2024. Ian Armstrong, Biodiversity Manager in our Estates and Facilities Directorate, explains more about the project and how it supports our sustainability strategy.