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Vice-Chancellor contributes to two leading sector reports

The strategic leadership insights of our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O’Brien, have opened two recent key higher education sector reports, published by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI).
Our Vice-Chancellor Karen O'Brien with a background of books

Blue Plaque - Professor Dame Rosemary Cramp

On Friday 4th October 2024 a blue plaque was unveiled at 12, Church Street, Durham to recognise Professor Dame Rosemary Cramp.
Rosemary Cramp Blue Plaque

IHRR Co-Director, Professor David Toll, awarded prestigious prize by Institution of Civil Engineers

[10/24] Professor David Toll has been awarded the Telford Premium Prize from the Institution of Civil Engineers for his co-authored paper “Heritage building information modelling: a case study of Kasthamandap, Nepal”.
Left: Saptabidhanottar, puja and prayer ceremony held to reanimate the site once post-earthquake work had been completed in December 2016. Right: Award being presented to Professor Toll (left) and Henry Paremain (right) by ICE president Professor Anusha Shah (centre)

Aaron Baker

Aaron Baker was an internationally recognised scholar specialising in the area of employment law.
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EAUC Conference Sept 24

Members of the Energy and Sustainability team met with counterparts from other UK universities and colleges at the EAUC Community of Transport conference at the University of Nottingham.
EAUC Conference Sept 24

S&C Heads South for the Winter

Our very own Strength and Conditioning Coach Jon Boyle ventured down south earlier this month, to support the Women's GB Squad in their preparation for Portugal.
S&C Coach and team

Want to win a £30 M&S voucher? Complete our survey!

So far, our My Greenspace users have collectively saved 4,337 kg of food from going to waste, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve valuable resources.
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We have a new Director for MA Intercultural Communication and Education

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Will Lo as the new Director for our Intercultural Communication and Education (ICE) programme who also serves as the Deputy Director of Research in the School.
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Two great war leaders united by American isolationism: Charles de Gaulle and Volodymyr Zelensky

Tim Luckhurst of Durham University explores the parallels between political leaders Charles de Gaulle and Volodymyr Zelensky and their relations with USA presidents.
The USA flag fluttering in the wind with patches of blue sky

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 24 - 26 Jan 2025 - sign up now!

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Every year, hundreds of thousands of nature lovers take part, helping to build a picture of how garden birds are faring. 
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025

Congratulations to our My Greenspace app monthly winners

You've all taken the time to upload your plant based meals and winter walks to earn points this month.
Monthly winners Jan 2025

Leading researcher campaigns for fair access to sports with Paralympics GB

Professor Brett Smith from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences attended the Paralympic Games to campaign for equality in physical education (PE) for disabled children.
Prof Brett Smith smiling in front of a screen