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Wear Rivers Trust July volunteering opportunities

July offers us one last chance to tackle invasive Himalayan Balsam before it sets seed.
Wear Rivers Trust July volunteering opportunities

Durham Revue team up with Cambridge Footlights for ‘ComedyFest!

Hot on the heels of recent sell-out runs across the country, Durham Revue our very own nationally renowned sketch comedy troupe, are bringing their hilarious new material to a home audience at Gala Durham this February - and they won’t be alone. They will be joined by Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning, The Cambridge Footlights, to present ‘ComedyFest!’
Durham Revue ComedyFest

Innovation In Teaching And Learning Awards for Music Department Educators

Congratulations! Dr Ian Dickson won the ‘Innovation in Teaching and Learning’ award, for his hugely popular gamification of music theory and techniques.
Five members of the music department at an awards ceremony

Rosebank shows the UK’s offshore oil regulator no longer serves the public good

Professor Gavin Bridge from our Department of Geography is joined by Gisa Weszkalnys, Associate Professor of Anthropology at London School of Economics and Political Science, to give their thoughts on the announcement of the new Rosebank oil field 80 miles west of Shetland.
An image of an oil rig in the sea.

IMH welcomes Fellows for summer gathering

The Institute was delighted to host a gathering for IMH Fellows on July 2.
IMH Co-Director Corinne Saunders welcomes IMH Fellows, standing in front of a presentation titled

Transformations, Issue 12 is out now! Catch up on our latest news.

After a busy Epiphany term, we have still some exciting events coming up, and our latest issues of Transformations gives you a chance to catch up with some familiar faces in the IAS.
Cover of IAS newsletter, Issue 12

Two Exciting New Exhibitions at the Oriental Museum

The Oriental Museum launches two exciting, new exhibitions this month, both will run from 1 October to May 2023.
Oriental Museum Silk Road Exhibition Oct 2022 Woman with coloured rugs

My Greenspace app ‘Nature Nurturers Challenge’: YOUR Impact

Thank you to all of the staff and students who took the time to log their actions as part of the 'Nature Nurturers Challenge' on the My Greenspace app over the past three months.
Nature Impact Task

Classics at Durham: ancient connections and a bright future

Our region’s long and rich classical history is inspiring the next generation of classics students. North East England’s ancient structures and settlements including Hadrian’s Wall have inspired many through the ages.  
View from below of the side of a replica ancient Greek temple, with seven columns built of dark stone supporting a plain entablature

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023

To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023 we invited girls from local schools to visit the Physics Department, to take part in a range of activities and to raise awareness about the important role female scientists play in Physics research.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023 using experiments

Critical Neurodiversity Studies Conference (24–26 June 2025)

The Critical Neurodiversity Studies Conference has ended. Registration is now closed.
Abstract painting in black, pink, light blue and orange

Max and Julie Coleby Retire After Decades of Service

After 22 years of dedicated service as voluntary head coaches for Durham University’s Track Sprint teams, Max and Julie Coleby have officially retired from coaching Durham University Athletics and Cross Country (DUAXC).
Max and Julie Coleby