A researcher in our Philosophy department has released his second book, which aims to explore the mysteries behind how everything came to exist.

Associate Professor Farshad Arvin from our Department of Computer Science, Martin Stefanec from the University of Graz and Associate Professor Tomas Krajnik from the Czech Technical University explore what can be done about the decline of bee colonies.

For the 2023 University Nationals, the competitive teams from Durham Divas Cheer and Dance Club travelled down to Manchester on Sunday the 19th of February, to take part in the Future Cheer event.

We’re proud to be supporting Durham’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2025, which has now been formally submitted.

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131.

Dr Amanda Hsieh, Assistant Professor of Musicology at Durham University, won the $2,000 Kurt Weill Article Prize for “Jewish Difference and Recovering ‘Commedia’: Erich W. Korngold’s Die tote Stadt in Post-First World War Austria,” published in Music and Letters in 2022.

Josephine Butler College is thrilled to announce the launch of Holey Moley Magazine, a vibrant new publication dedicated to celebrating our College community. Led by Libby Fleming, and Anna Spurway, Holey Moley Magazine is a revival of the College's former publication, The Mound. Inspired by their time as Freps, Libby and Anna set out to reignite a publication that brings students together, fosters connections, and shares our community's stories.

Film makers from around the world are being invited to submit entries for this year’s Durham Film Festival, set to re-launch post-pandemic this summer. The student run festival will take place over two days Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 June in the ODEON Luxe cinema, in Durham city centre.

Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze’s new novel, Les malices, has come out with French publisher L’Harmattan.

Master Japanese potter Keigo Kamide is visiting the Oriental Museum on Wednesday 23 November, to give a free talk about his art and the ancient craft of Kutani. His talk will be illustrated with a selected display of his works for visitors to enjoy.

North East England is about to get its first elected mayor. Here at Durham University, we’ve been part of the region for nearly 200 years. Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, explores our contribution to the region.

We are proud to say that our Arts and Humanities subjects have been ranked among the best in the world.