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  • Financial support for postgraduate study

    We have a range of financial support available for eligible home fee paying students commencing postgraduate study this September. This includes our new scholarships, the Postgraduate Student Support Scholarship and Dean’s Scholarship.

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  • QS World Top 20 Ranking for Online MBA

    Our Durham MBA (Online) has again been recognised as one of the leading global MBA programmes. In the QS World Rankings, it secured 19th position out of 102 considered programmes.

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Financial support for postgraduate study

We have a range of financial support available for eligible home fee paying students commencing postgraduate study this September. This includes our new scholarships, the Postgraduate Student Support Scholarship and Dean’s Scholarship.

Law school undergraduates sit at the boardroom table with laptop studying and smiling

QS World Top 20 Ranking for Online MBA

Our Durham MBA (Online) has again been recognised as one of the leading global MBA programmes. In the QS World Rankings, it secured 19th position out of 102 considered programmes.

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We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

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Scientists explain why some exoplanets are spiralling towards their stars

In a new study, our pioneering scientists think they have solved a mystery about exoplanets (planets outside our solar system) that are getting closer and closer to the stars they orbit around.

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An artist's impression of exoplanet WASP-12b

Why the Catholic Church should listen more to victims and survivors of abuse

New research by our Centre for Catholic Studies finds aspects of Catholic culture were implicated in how clerical child sexual abuse happened.
Research news
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Experts urge action as research reveals extent of sewage pollution in major UK river

A new study examining nitrogen pollution in the Mersey Estuary over the last 200-years has found concerning levels of sewage in the water today – and our experts say immediate action is needed to clean it up. 
Research news
The wide Mersey Estuary in north west England

International Dance Day: Looking at literature’s relationship to dance in 19th and 20th century modernism

On International Dance Day (Monday, 29 April) Dr Megan Girdwood from our Department of English explains how her research concentrates on late nineteenth and twentieth-century modernism, with a particular focus on literature’s relationship to performance, dance and the human body.
Research news
The dancer Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet Le spectre de la rose as performed at the Royal Opera House in 1911.

Shadow Education Secretary praises Durham for widening access

UK Shadow Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson has praised our work to widen access to university during a visit to campus.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Five people standing outside Teaching and Learning Centre. Bridget Phillpson is centre, with four university leaders

Achievements of Durham students recognised in national campaign

The success of two students from Durham University who were the first in their families to attend university is being highlighted in a new national campaign, led by Universities UK (UUK).
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Head and shoulders image of Durham student Abbie Doherty and Durham alumnus Cameron Stocks with UUK's 100 Faces campaign border

Exploring Shakespeare through the art of dance

Professor David Fuller, from our Department of English Studies, discusses his passions for music, ballet and Shakespeare. His latest research explores how ballet can provide new insights into The Bard’s work.
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Star bars show galaxies evolved faster than previously thought

Our astronomers have looked back more than ten billion years in time to find that the Universe’s early galaxies developed much faster than scientists previously thought.

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Two Durham researchers elected to Academia Europaea

We’re celebrating the news that two of our leading academics have been elected members of Academia Europaea in recognition of their subject-leading achievements.
Professors Arlene Holmes-Henderson and Harriet Bulkeley

New geological map reveals secrets of Greenland's icy interior

A team of international scientists involving our Geography department has unveiled a new map of the geological provinces hidden beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet.
Picture of Greenland Ice Sheet by NASA

Durham undergraduate named in England Student rugby squad

Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity student Max Pepper is part of the 23-player squad selected to face France Universities at Coventry Rugby Club on Saturday 4 May.

Alumnus George Rexstrew stars in new supernatural-comedy Netflix series

‘Dead Boy Detectives’ launched on Thursday 25 April on Netflix with George Rexstrew in a starring role.

Second UK triumph for Northern Lights

Durham’s a cappella group, Northern Lights, have won their second successive UK ICCA (International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella) Finals in Wimbledon on Saturday 30 March 2024. As a result, they will compete at their second World University Finals in New York on Saturday 27 April.
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Chancellor Fiona Hill on navigating a world in turmoil

Our Chancellor, Fiona Hill, has shared her experience of, and advice for, navigating ‘a world in turmoil’ at a prestigious annual lecture.

Four people standing outside an old building. They are Hueston Finlay, Justin Welby, Fiona Hill and Karen O'Brien

Peter Higgs’ famous particle discovery is now at the heart of strategies to unlock the secrets of the universe

Described as a "giant of particle physics", Peter Wade Higgs sadly died earlier this month. Dr Martin Bauer from our Physics department explains how Peter’s ground-breaking work means his legacy will live on.
Peter Higgs in a gown in 2013 on the day he received his honorary degree

How medieval chroniclers interpreted solar eclipses and other celestial events

The evolution of technology has allowed scientists to analyse celestial events in much greater detail. Medieval chroniclers didn’t have that luxury but Giles Gasper in our History department and Brian Tanner in our Physics department say that doesn’t mean there isn’t lots we can learn from the ways in which they talked about these events and understood the universe.
Stars in the solar system depicting a celestial event

Durham supports local football legend’s induction into Hall of Fame

Jack Greenwell was posthumously honoured by the National Football Museum at a celebratory evening hosted at St Mary’s College on Tuesday 16 April.

Things to do this Spring and Summer

Our new ‘Things To Do’ Guide listing free, family-friendly events, activities and exhibitions taking place across University visitor attractions this Spring and Summer season is now available.
Things TO DO COver 2024

Flying the flag for the North East of England

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.
Vice Chancellor Karen O'Brien smiling resting on a bannister

Upcoming events

Durham-ECLS-EALSC Summer Academy for Global China: Law, Governance & Culture

Monday 15 July 2024 - Friday 19 July 2024
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Durham Law School
The Law School entrance of the Palatine Centre

Voices: contemporary art and craft from the Middle East and North Africa

Friday 29 September 2023 - Sunday 12 May 2024
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
photographic artwork

Durham Islamic Finance Summer School 2024

Saturday 27 July 2024 - Friday 2 August 2024
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Durham, UK
Durham Centre for Islamic Finance

Launch event for Alice Dalí AR: A Rabbit Hole Awaits

Saturday 4 May 2024 - Saturday 4 May 2024
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Botanic Garden
Image of playing cards moving between trees from Alice Dali AR: A Rabbit Hole Awaits
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Writing my first published paper

PhD Researcher, Zoe tells us about her experience of writing her first published paper in this blog.
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Look closer at our Department of Archaeology

Our Department of Archaeology is a leading centre for the study of archaeology and is ranked  joint 5th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.

We are an inclusive, vibrant and international community. Our students develop knowledge and gain essential and transferable skills through research-led teaching and lab-based training. 

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