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Join us for Community Fun Day 2022

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.
Community Fun Day Promotional image

A word from our new Vice-Chancellor

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.
Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University, stood smiling with arms folded, in front of bookshelves

Buddha’s Birthday celebrations at the Oriental Museum

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

Remember your reusable cups!

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.
Remember your reusable cups

Modern history cave art produced to celebrate new video game

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

Ruth First House mural restored

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

In the Shadow of the Mine: Professor Ray Hudson on the 40th anniversary of the UK miners’ strikes

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the UK miners’ strikes of the 1980s.
A profile picture of Professor Ray Hudson and the cover of his book 'In the Shadow of the Mine'

International Student Testimonials

Two international post-graduate students reflect on their time at Durham University so far.
Female student with brown hair, standing in front of cathedral.

Community events with a big impact

Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien shares some events taking place in Durham this spring.
Profile picture of Professor Karen OBrien Vice Chancellor of Durham University

Justice Brian Preston Awarded Officer of the Order of Australia

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.
Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court, New South Wales, Australia

New publication edited by two Honorary Fellows (Margaret Harvey and Lynda Rollason)

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

Spotlight on… Eco DU

'EcoDU is a student environmental justice society, run by Durham undergraduate and postgraduate students!
Spotlight on… Eco DU