We are so excited to be hosting our Community Fun Day once again, and we are inviting you to join us! Come along to enjoy an exciting range of activities from across the County to celebrate the best of Durham community projects. The event will be taking place on a marquee on Palace Green from 10am until 3pm on Saturday October 29.

Our new Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien, introduces herself and acknowledges two current initiatives that demonstrate how the University can benefit and is benefitting the North-East.

Our Oriental Museum will be hosting its annual Buddha’s Birthday celebration on Sunday 15 May from 12-4pm.

Last year, only 5 per cent of hot drinks sold in DU cafes were served in a reusable cup. That's 3000k of single use cups going straight into the bin.

One of our archaeologists has helped to create modern history as cave art to celebrate the launch of a new video game.

Last week we joined Durham Parish Council to unveil the restoration of a mural at Ruth First House.

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the UK miners’ strikes of the 1980s.

Two international post-graduate students reflect on their time at Durham University so far.

Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien shares some events taking place in Durham this spring.

Justice Brian Preston has been awarded as an Officer of the Order of Australia – the second highest level award in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

New publication by two History Honorary Fellows, Margaret Harvey and Lynda Rollason

'EcoDU is a student environmental justice society, run by Durham undergraduate and postgraduate students!