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Easter service to be held at uncovered ruins at Auckland Castle

A unique open-air service will be held in the atmospheric ruins of Bek’s chapel at Auckland Castle, the location of which has, up until recently, been a mystery since its destruction in the 1650s.
An image of the ruins of Bek's Chapel at Auckland Castle

A local, global university

Our Vice-Chancellor Karen O'Brien explores how our global work benefits our local communities.
Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University, stood smiling with arms folded, in front of bookshelves

Professor Paul Denny and team win prestigious MRC Outstanding Team Impact Prize

An international team of scientists led by Professor Paul Denny from our top-rated Biosciences and Chemistry departments has made significant strides in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.
Neglected tropical diseases network team members

Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia and Durham Law School (United Kingdom) sign an Agreement on Internship Arrangements

The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) and Durham Law School at Durham University (United Kingdom) have entered into an Agreement on internship arrangements aimed at promoting Cambodia’s transitional justice mechanisms and experiences to students and alumni of Durham Law School.
ECCC Agreement

MP visit highlights the wider role the University can play

Rachael Richards, Director of Public Affairs and Claire O’Malley, PVC Global, hosted a visit by local MP Paul Howell, to highlight the many ways the University contributes to the regional community beyond teaching and research. The visit focused on the role the University plays in community engagement, highlighting various outreach projects currently being undertaken to support schools, businesses and support groups .
Rachael Richards, Claire O'Malley, Paul Howell MP

Professors Andy Byford and Claudia Nitschke take part in interview, ‘Modern Languages: Remapping a Shifting Landscape’.

Ahead of the publication by De Gruyter in 2024 of their handbook on Modern Languages, MLaC Professors Andy Byford and Claudia Nitschke have taken part in an interview titled ‘Modern Languages: Remapping a Shifting Landscape’.
Blue coloured graphical representation of a human brain with radiating lines

Cosin’s Library opens its doors after major conservation work

Historic Cosin’s Library will be re-opening its doors to visitors on Wednesday 13 April. After being closed for several years, essential conservation work is now complete and the library and its collections are now more accessible and enjoyable than ever before.
Library door with sign

New exhibitions launched for Autumn

Heading into autumn and starting a new academic year, means welcoming new and returning students and visitors, to view the exciting exhibitions across our attractions. From the Oriental Museum to Palace Green Library and even online, there are thought provoking, inter-active exhibitions to enjoy.
Penned and Printed Exhibition logo showing various items from Palace Green Library Special Collections

Lumiere returns for another spectacular light show

The UK’s landmark light art festival, Lumiere, will return to Durham in November turning the city into an illuminated art gallery.
Visitors looking at tall illuminated flowers as part of light festival, Lumiere

Creative Methods Workshop

On March 11th 2024 Hazel Marzetti visited the Discovery Research Platform, and together with Veronica Heney facilitated a workshop exploring interpretation and creative methods.
female presenter in front of a screen

Opportunity in Engineering Department: Operations Administrator

Join our vibrant community at the Department of Engineering as an Operations Administrator!
Durham engineering logo

Welcome the Year of the Dragon at the Oriental Museum

The Oriental Museum will be staying open late to host its annual Lunar New Year Lantern Festival celebration on Saturday 24 February 2024 from 6pm to 8pm. Staff, students and volunteers at the Museum are looking forward to sharing in the rich cultural traditions of Lunar New Year, an important festival celebrated across Asia.
Children with Oriental Museum Dragon