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A world top 100 university
Durham is among the world's leading universities, ranked joint 89th in the QS World University Rankings 2025
A record year for sport at Durham
Our sports clubs have achieved an all-time University record, and five alumni and a graduating student compete in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Read more about our athletes, including alumna Gemma Collis (wheelchair fencing) who participates in her fourth Paralympics.
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Research Impact at Durham
We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.
What's new?
New image shows galaxies are bigger than we thought
We’re part of an international team of astronomers who have been able to take a photograph of the halo of gas around a galaxy for the first time.
![A spiral galaxy at the centre of the picture surrounded by purple and blue gas, against a starry backdrop](/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Big-galaxies-web.jpg)
International Literacy Day: How picture books can open up discussion about social media with children
Leading researcher campaigns for fair access to sports with Paralympics GB
Durham archaeologist wins prestigious British Academy medal
Satellite-aided technologies research project secures UKRI interdisciplinary scheme funding
Misconceptions about dyslexia among professionals risk children being misdiagnosed
Durham is part of the Northern Eye - the new cryo electron microscope facility in the North East of England
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition: The American slave who helped found Los Angeles
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is held on 23 August every year to recognise the anniversary of the day enslaved people on the island of Saint Domingue revolted against French colonial rule. Dr Kevin Waite, from our department of History, has carried out much research into slavery and explains the incredible story of Biddy Mason, an American who overcame enslavement to help found Los Angeles.
![A head and shoulders image of Biddy Mason in black and white](/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Biddy-Mason-web.png)
Dr Sheina Lew-Levy awarded prestigious ERC Grant for pioneering cultural research
Archaeologists unearth ‘lost house’ and unusual items at County Durham castle
Not just any tour: Chapel Choir of University College to perform at the Vatican
This summer, the Chapel Choir of University College (known as Castle Chapel Choir) will be embarking on a tour spanning the UK and Italy to share their vocal talents. Including well-known UK venues, the tour also includes St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in Italy.
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Durham’s solar-powered car reaches new height at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Making waves in Team GB's rowing squad
Disney wrongful death legal case exposes potential pitfalls of automatically clicking ‘I agree’
Disney has made international headlines after it performed a U-turn on using terms of service to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit. Dr Stergios Aidinlis, from our Law School, explores the potential consequences of completing a user agreement without reading the fine print.
![The building at Disneyland Paris](/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Disney-lawsuit-conversation-web.png)
The Taliban’s harsh new ‘vice and virtue’ laws are a throwback to the oppression of the 1990s – especially for the women of Afghanistan
Offering insights into global electoral integrity
SME Internship Programme to boost Local Businesses
Our Careers and Enterprise Team are working in partnership with Durham County Council to launch a new Internship Programme, aimed specifically at small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in County Durham.
![Blonde female student intern in Aldi warehouse](/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Internships-image.jpg)
Explore September's Community Newsletter
Events and activities during summer and beyond
Upcoming events
Cultural Evolution Society Conference
Heritage Open Day: Free Self-Guided Day at Durham Castle
34th Young Energy Economists and Engineers Seminar (YEEES)
An Introduction Into Our Virtual Learning Environment: Learn Ultra
From our Student Blogs:
My Experience of Studying History
The Durham Student Podcast
Run by University students, discover more about Durham student life, from those who know it best.