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Memorial lecture for P. J. Rhodes, Friday 9th September 2022

The Department of Classics and Ancient History will hold a memorial lecture in honour of Professor P. J. Rhodes on Friday 9th September, 5.30-6.30pm in PG 20 in the Pemberton Rooms on Palace Green.
Professor P. J. Rhodes sat on a chair reading a book

Professor Kevin Tipton

I am writing to share the very sad news that Professor Kevin Tipton died on the 9th January 2022.
Prof Kevin Tipton

Two Durham researchers elected to Academia Europaea

We’re celebrating the news that two of our leading academics have been elected members of Academia Europaea in recognition of their subject-leading achievements.
Professors Arlene Holmes-Henderson and Harriet Bulkeley

Sutton Trust Summer School Programme

We are pleased to announce that the Music Department is involved in the Sutton Trust summer schools scheme, which is designed to give bright students from under-represented backgrounds an experience of studying at a leading university.
The Sutton Trust Logo

Professor Ed Welch wins prestigious R. Gapper Book Prize

Professor Edward Welch, Head of our School of Modern Languages and Cultures, has been awarded the 2024 R. Gapper Book Prize by the Society for French Studies.
Ed Welch

Art-Science Collaboration on Apocalyptic Space Threats

On 23 June, Durham academics Dr Richard Wilman (Physics) and Dr Nikita Chiu (Responsible Space Innovation Centre) participated in a public panel discussion on cosmic endings and space-based threats. The event was organised by Heidelberg University's Centre for Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic Studies (CAPAS) and took place after a performance of the astronomically-inspired opera “Collision”.
Richard Wilman in discussion in theatre

Celebrating conferral of degrees virtually

As we start this new year, we celebrate the achievements of over 3,000 of our students from 65 countries around the world, who have been awarded their Durham degree and graduated to join our international alumni community.
In absentia degree conferral Winter 2022

Health research excellence highlighted during NHS leaders’ visit

Leaders from the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) visited our science site to learn more about our world-leading health research, teaching and facilities.
Durham University researchers with NHS visitors stood in a group smiling

Global leaders attend institute conference

The Secretary General of the Gulf Co-operation Council was the keynote speaker at our Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies’ (IMEIS) annual conference.
Conference delegates hearing from His Excellency Jasem al-Budaiwi

Durham ranked top 10 in the UK again

Durham University is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK, and we are delighted to be once again ranked 6th in the UK and the top university in North East England in the latest Complete University Guide league table.
Students sitting in the castle courtyard

New Chair of University Council appointed

Caroline Johnstone has been appointed as our new Chair of Council, following a robust and competitive appointment process involving our staff and students. She will take up the voluntary role in August 2025.
Portrait image of Caroline Johnstone

Professor Jon Gluyas - Industry Expert Award

Professor Jon Gluyas was awarded the 'Industry Expert Award' at the recent Offshore Acheivement Awards for his role in the National Geothermal entre here at Durham University.
Prof Jon Gluyas Award image