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.

On the 28th of March, the IPPP hosted its second post-pandemic edition of the International Masterclass in Particle Physics, an immersive day of discovery where over 110 students from six local high schools became physicists for a day.

A warm welcome to Joyanne Chan, who joins the Institute for Medical Humanities as a Communications Intern.

On Thursday 13 February, the Energy and Sustainability team attended the annual County Durham Environment Awards.

A new study led by Dr Paddy Ross in our Psychology Department has shown that music can significantly influence emotion recognition in children.

Words from our Principle on the coronation of King Charles III

Dr Clare Mahon has been awarded a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship worth £1.7 M.

We’re proud to welcome Professor Jolyon Mitchell as the new Principal of St John’s College.

Fourteen of our 16 college bars have secured national safety accreditation.

Second hand clothing sale, 20 November, 14:30, TLC, room 117 �� Date: 20 November 2024 ⏰ Time: 14:30 - 17:00 �� Location: Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC), room TLC117

On 6 October 2023, Durham University welcomed back two distinguished alumni for a debate at the Durham Union Society. These were Sir Robert Buckland KC MP, formerly Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Wales, and Huw Merriman MP, the rail minister.

Our staff and students are supporting local charities to make Christmas dreams come true, with their annual Christmas Wish Tree Appeal.