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Landmark partnership with four County Durham colleges expands education opportunities
We’ve formalised a groundbreaking partnership to expand education opportunities and drive economic growth in North East England.
Association for advocacy on increasing Geothermal Energy investment announces addition of 8 founding members
The recently-formed Geothermal Energy Advancement Association (GEAA) is pleased to today announce its latest addition of Founder Members. Durham Energy Institute was an original founding member of GEAA and DEI Director Professor Jon Gluyas is President of GEAA.
COPIOR-HORAF conference on using Operational Research for major disaster response
A mini-conference was held online on 9 September 2023 on “Responding to Major Disasters: decision informed from the Theory and Practice of Operations/(al) Research” with all proceeds going towards the relief of sufferers from the devastating Earthquake in Turkey & Syria.
Professor Edith Hall and Professor Andy Wood named new British Academy Fellows
We are delighted that Professor Edith Hall from our Department of Classics and Ancient History and Professor Andy Wood from Department of History have become new Fellows of The British Academy.
Durham Global Week 2025 Programme announced
This year’s Durham Global Week will see over 70 events take place here in Durham and in over 30 locations around the world, through our Durham Days alumni celebrations.
From Saturday 1 to Sunday 9 March we will be celebrating the university's international impact, through our students, staff and connections, under the theme of ‘Culture – Community – Connect’.
UK Government’s top scientist tours Durham campus
The UK Government’s top scientist has toured science facilities on our campus, meeting staff and students and hearing about the research being undertaken.
Durham ranked first for Music in Complete University Guide, Times Good University Guide and Guardian League Table
Durham's Music Department has been ranked first in all three of the UK's major university league tables this year - the Complete University Guide, the Sunday Times Good University Guide and the Guardian League Table.
Road to Resilience: Navigating the interplay of politics, governance, and physical hazards in building resilient road networks
[05/24] The Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR) hosted a one-day hybrid workshop on the many factors that affect road networks.
Staff Conference 2024
Staff Conference 2024, Thursday 19 September, Teaching and Learning Centre.
The purpose of the Staff Conference is to bring the University Strategy to life and provide an update on how our activities are making an impact locally, nationally and globally.
Celebrate World Heritage Day in Durham
See Durham’s history come alive like never before in celebration of the International World Heritage Day on April 18.
There will be open tours and a medieval re-enactment at Durham Castle and at Palace Green Library there will be themed activities around the Lindisfarne Gospels - with your own, family friendly, crafty creations to take away. And you will have the opportunity to visit our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre.
DUOS to perform Shostakovich 10 at Sage Gateshead
Durham University Orchestral Society (DUOS) will be returning to Sage, Gateshead on Sunday 19 June for what promises to be a breath-taking evening of great symphonic music. The power of an 80 strong symphony orchestra made up of our talented student musicians, will bring the concert hall to life.
Award winning volunteers 2024
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Durham University Volunteering and Outreach Awards, presented at the annual celebration dinner, hosted by Trevelyan College. The evening showcased the positive impact the work of over 300 staff and student volunteers has on individuals, the Durham community and our partner organisations.