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King and Queen to visit Durham: how to get involved
The King and Queen will visit Durham later this month – here’s how you can get involved.
Durham news
Durham to launch Leverhulme Centre for Algorithmic Life with help from Leverhulme Trust
With Professor of Political Geography Louise Amoore at the helm, the centre will explore new ways to understand how humans interact with algorithmic technologies.
Research news
Alumni support sees revitalisation of historic garden in the heart of Durham
Work has begun to revitalise the Fellows’ Garden at University College, Durham Castle to enhance its value as an accessible outdoor space enabling student and community wellbeing and enrichment.
Durham news
Children from poorer families do worse at school – here’s how to understand the disadvantage gap
Professor in the School of Education Nadia Siddiqui explains the disadvantage gap index and what can be done to reduce it.
Research news
Two early career bioscientists will tackle health challenges with prestigious award
Dr Ting-Yu Lin and Dr Francesco Boselli of our Department of Biosciences have each been granted a Springboard Award to help support their research in biomedical sciences.
Research news
Discover secrets of stolen Shakespeare First Folio
Our copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio is on display for the first time in over a decade, as the centrepiece of a new exhibition - Shakespeare Recovered.
Durham news
New book delves into the ethical dilemmas of using AI
The challenges of aligning artificial intelligence (AI) with human values are the focus of a compelling new book by Dr Travis LaCroix from our Department of Philosophy.
Durham news
King and Queen to visit Durham: how to get involved
The King and Queen will visit Durham later this month – here’s how you can get involved.
Durham news
Durham to launch Leverhulme Centre for Algorithmic Life with help from Leverhulme Trust
With Professor of Political Geography Louise Amoore at the helm, the centre will explore new ways to understand how humans interact with algorithmic technologies.
Research news
Alumni support sees revitalisation of historic garden in the heart of Durham
Work has begun to revitalise the Fellows’ Garden at University College, Durham Castle to enhance its value as an accessible outdoor space enabling student and community wellbeing and enrichment.
Durham news
Children from poorer families do worse at school – here’s how to understand the disadvantage gap
Professor in the School of Education Nadia Siddiqui explains the disadvantage gap index and what can be done to reduce it.
Research news
Two early career bioscientists will tackle health challenges with prestigious award
Dr Ting-Yu Lin and Dr Francesco Boselli of our Department of Biosciences have each been granted a Springboard Award to help support their research in biomedical sciences.
Research news
Discover secrets of stolen Shakespeare First Folio
Our copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio is on display for the first time in over a decade, as the centrepiece of a new exhibition - Shakespeare Recovered.
Durham news
New book delves into the ethical dilemmas of using AI
The challenges of aligning artificial intelligence (AI) with human values are the focus of a compelling new book by Dr Travis LaCroix from our Department of Philosophy.
Durham news
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Professor Andrew Pontzen appointed to STFC Council
Cosmologist Professor Andrew Pontzen has been appointed to the council of one of the UK’s main research funding bodies.
Research news
Study finds England’s trainee teachers excel in early reading instruction
A new study led by Dr Johny Daniel from our top-ranked School of Education have found that trainee teachers in England are significantly better prepared to teach early reading skills compared to their counterparts in India, particularly in phonics instruction.
Research news
Final findings from Kilo-Degree survey confirm cosmology model
A major international research effort has confirmed the standard model of cosmology using data from 41 million galaxies.
Research news
Professor Andrew Pontzen appointed to STFC Council
Cosmologist Professor Andrew Pontzen has been appointed to the council of one of the UK’s main research funding bodies.
Research news
Study finds England’s trainee teachers excel in early reading instruction
A new study led by Dr Johny Daniel from our top-ranked School of Education have found that trainee teachers in England are significantly better prepared to teach early reading skills compared to their counterparts in India, particularly in phonics instruction.
Research news
Final findings from Kilo-Degree survey confirm cosmology model
A major international research effort has confirmed the standard model of cosmology using data from 41 million galaxies.
Research news
Broaden your horizons with our Postgraduate Support Scholarships
We are delighted to announce 100 Postgraduate Support Scholarships to support eligible UK students from low and middle income backgrounds who apply for postgraduate study starting in September 2025.
Durham news
New online hub provides EDI careers advice and support
Careers & Enterprise has launched a new, online 'EDI and your Career' hub, providing tailored careers information and support for students and graduates from diverse backgrounds.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Choral Society set to fill Newcastle Cathedral with the sounds of Baroque masterpieces
Our critically acclaimed student Choral Society and conductor, John Forsyth MBE, will bring a programme of energetic Baroque music to audiences in Newcastle Cathedral for the first time.
Student news
Broaden your horizons with our Postgraduate Support Scholarships
We are delighted to announce 100 Postgraduate Support Scholarships to support eligible UK students from low and middle income backgrounds who apply for postgraduate study starting in September 2025.
Durham news
New online hub provides EDI careers advice and support
Careers & Enterprise has launched a new, online 'EDI and your Career' hub, providing tailored careers information and support for students and graduates from diverse backgrounds.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Choral Society set to fill Newcastle Cathedral with the sounds of Baroque masterpieces
Our critically acclaimed student Choral Society and conductor, John Forsyth MBE, will bring a programme of energetic Baroque music to audiences in Newcastle Cathedral for the first time.
Student news
How our bodies react when we use social media – and when we stop
Dr Niklas Ihssen, from our Department of Psychology, explores what happens to our bodies when we social media - and what happens when we stop.
Global research
Ukraine must not capitulate to a forced deal with Russia
Whether Kyiv’s resistance remains morally justifiable is fundamentally a matter of how much Ukraine and its people value their freedom and are prepared to sacrifice for it, writes Christopher Finlay, professor in political theory.
Research news
Ilona Maher and the myth of feminine fragility – how one rugby player is reshaping sport
Professor Stephen Mumford from our Department of Philosophy and Associate Professor Sheree Bekker discuss the impact that Ilona Maher is having on women's sports and perceptions of femininity, fragility.
Research news
How our bodies react when we use social media – and when we stop
Dr Niklas Ihssen, from our Department of Psychology, explores what happens to our bodies when we social media - and what happens when we stop.
Global research
Ukraine must not capitulate to a forced deal with Russia
Whether Kyiv’s resistance remains morally justifiable is fundamentally a matter of how much Ukraine and its people value their freedom and are prepared to sacrifice for it, writes Christopher Finlay, professor in political theory.
Research news
Ilona Maher and the myth of feminine fragility – how one rugby player is reshaping sport
Professor Stephen Mumford from our Department of Philosophy and Associate Professor Sheree Bekker discuss the impact that Ilona Maher is having on women's sports and perceptions of femininity, fragility.
Research news
European universities launch major declaration on tackling climate change
Thirty-nine European universities have come together to launch the Durham Declaration, which will shape our joint efforts towards sustainable development.
Global research
Opening doors to talent with new student support initiatives
We are opening our doors to an ever greater range of students. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O’Brien explores some of the student support packages recently launched to make Durham even more accessible.
Durham news
Durham City Run Festival: preparing to welcome a big summer of sport
The annual running festival will return to Durham City streets from Wednesday 16 to Saturday 19 July this year with our support as a major partner.
Durham news
European universities launch major declaration on tackling climate change
Thirty-nine European universities have come together to launch the Durham Declaration, which will shape our joint efforts towards sustainable development.
Global research
Opening doors to talent with new student support initiatives
We are opening our doors to an ever greater range of students. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O’Brien explores some of the student support packages recently launched to make Durham even more accessible.
Durham news
Durham City Run Festival: preparing to welcome a big summer of sport
The annual running festival will return to Durham City streets from Wednesday 16 to Saturday 19 July this year with our support as a major partner.
Durham news
Upcoming events
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio | Friday 4 April 2025 - Sunday 2 November 2025 | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN |
| Easter Chick Hunt | Sunday 20 April 2025 - Monday 21 April 2025 | 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM | Botanic Garden |
| Durham World Heritage Site celebrations | Friday 25 April 2025 - Friday 25 April 2025 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Durham World Heritage Site, Palace Green |
| Twilight Talk: Shakespeare Recovered - Preserving Durham’s Folio | Thursday 24 April 2025 - Thursday 24 April 2025 | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM | Museum of Archaeology Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN |
| Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio | Friday 4 April 2025 - Sunday 2 November 2025 | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN |
| Easter Chick Hunt | Sunday 20 April 2025 - Monday 21 April 2025 | 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM | Botanic Garden |
| Durham World Heritage Site celebrations | Friday 25 April 2025 - Friday 25 April 2025 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Durham World Heritage Site, Palace Green |
| Twilight Talk: Shakespeare Recovered - Preserving Durham’s Folio | Thursday 24 April 2025 - Thursday 24 April 2025 | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM | Museum of Archaeology Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN |
From our Student Blogs:
From the US to Team Durham
Postgraduate student Haylie Sims from the USA shares her experience being part of the Team Durham Lacrosse team.
Dr Tony Juniper on the challenge of climate change
The environmentalist and Chair of Natural England addressed the Coimbra Group Symposium of 39 European universities on the challenges and opportunities of the changing climate.
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