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Freshers Fair 2024 preparation

Come along and say 'hi' and collect a free houseplant, reusable DU coffee cup or bike accessory.
Freshers Fair 2024 preparation

The Platform is hiring!

We are delighted to announce that a vacancy has opened in the Discovery Research Platform Operations Team for a new Events and Fellowship Coordinator.
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Former Lord Chancellor returns to Durham

Durham Law School graduate Sir Robert Buckland KC MP returned to Durham on 18 November for a Durham Union Society debate on prison rehabilitation. Sir Robert was Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary and Durham’s first graduate to become a law officer. He received the Dean’s Award from Durham Law School and was joined by then Dean, Professor Thom Brooks. During the event and afterwards, Sir Robert spoke of his time in government and of his many happy memories at Durham University.

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024

We are ranked 6th in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. 
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How we’re helping get school pupils back into the classroom

We’re helping out a local school that has had to temporarily close some of its facilities.
Vice Chancellor Karen O'Brien with the headteacher and pupils of St Leonard's Catholic School in Ushaw Chapel

World-renowned artists to be part of Lumiere

The work of five world-renowned artists will be part of this year’s Lumiere light festival taking place in Durham from 16-19 November 2023.
Durham Cathedral with a light installation as part of Lumiere

Royal Award for staff training programme

Our excellence in staff training and development has been recognised with a prestigious Royal Award.
Callum Hornsby holding the Princess Royal Training Award

From campus to community: our contributions to regional prosperity

Among the big winners of a university being in a neighbourhood must be the neighbourhood itself. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O’Brien reflects on Durham University’s positive contribution to the economy of North East England.
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Commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day

We are paying tribute to the Second World War generation from across the United Kingdom (UK) and Commonwealth on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
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Durham joins Arqus Alliance to help shape higher education across Europe

Durham University has joined the Arqus European University Alliance (Arqus) as an associate member.
Professor Karen O’Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University with Arqus representative

Celebrating the Graduation of Our Inaugural MSc Cohort in Physical Activity, Health and Society!

We are happy to announce a milestone moment for our department as we celebrate the graduation of the first cohort of students from our MSc in Physical Activity, Health and Society programme.
A group of students posing for a photo at Winter graduation

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