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Excellence in Entrepreneurship
Find out how our students, graduates, and staff push the boundaries of possibility in entrepreneurship and innovation around the world.
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Welcome to all new alumni
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Excellence in Entrepreneurship
Find out how our students, graduates, and staff push the boundaries of possibility in entrepreneurship and innovation around the world.
Welcome to all new alumni
Congratulations - it's time to celebrate everything you've achieved.
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Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff
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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.
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Scientists achieve world-leading quantum entanglement of molecules
Scientists from our top-rated Physics department have set a global milestone by achieving quantum entanglement of individual molecules using cutting-edge magic-wavelength optical tweezers.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/Optical-tweezers-molecules-team-WEB.png)
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Academies haven’t raised pupil achievement – there’s no need for them to have privileges that other schools do not
Professor of Education and Public Policy Stephen Gorard responds to the current Labour government's plans to cut back on some of the exceptions afforded to academy schools.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/school.png)
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Undergraduate participates in long-standing British game show
Third year Engineering student David Millar has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and taken part in word and mathematical game show ‘Countdown’.Student news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/202501~1.PNG)
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Wives earning more than husbands linked to rising mental health diagnoses in couples
Women becoming the breadwinner of the family can result in a higher likelihood of mental health issues for both husbands and wives, research reveals.Global research/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Demid-Getik---rising-mental-health-diagnoses-tied-to-wives-outearning--(1).png)
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Oriental Museum Lantern Festival.
The Oriental Museum, will be hosting its spectacular Lunar New Year Lantern Festival celebration on Wednesday 12 February from 6pm -8pm. Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asia and culminates in a Lantern Festival, when the streets are bedecked with lanterns and people invite good fortune and happiness into their homes for the year ahead.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/things-to-do/oriental-museum/88326-2000X665.jpg)
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Congratulations to all our graduating students
We have been celebrating the achievements of our students in Winter Congregation ceremonies.Student news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/The-Hub-Article-or-Student-Profile-1050-x-350-(12).png)
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His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List 2025
With the announcement of the King’s New Year Honours List 2025, we extend our congratulations to our alumni and friends who have been recognised and celebrate their outstanding achievements.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/marketing-and-communications-/Kings-New-Year-Honours---web-story.png)
Scientists achieve world-leading quantum entanglement of molecules
Scientists from our top-rated Physics department have set a global milestone by achieving quantum entanglement of individual molecules using cutting-edge magic-wavelength optical tweezers.
Research news
Academies haven’t raised pupil achievement – there’s no need for them to have privileges that other schools do not
Professor of Education and Public Policy Stephen Gorard responds to the current Labour government's plans to cut back on some of the exceptions afforded to academy schools.
Research news
Undergraduate participates in long-standing British game show
Third year Engineering student David Millar has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and taken part in word and mathematical game show ‘Countdown’.
Student news
Wives earning more than husbands linked to rising mental health diagnoses in couples
Women becoming the breadwinner of the family can result in a higher likelihood of mental health issues for both husbands and wives, research reveals.
Global research
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Oriental Museum Lantern Festival.
The Oriental Museum, will be hosting its spectacular Lunar New Year Lantern Festival celebration on Wednesday 12 February from 6pm -8pm. Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asia and culminates in a Lantern Festival, when the streets are bedecked with lanterns and people invite good fortune and happiness into their homes for the year ahead.
Durham news
Congratulations to all our graduating students
We have been celebrating the achievements of our students in Winter Congregation ceremonies.
Student news
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His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List 2025
With the announcement of the King’s New Year Honours List 2025, we extend our congratulations to our alumni and friends who have been recognised and celebrate their outstanding achievements.
Durham news
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Breakthrough technique to stop irregular heartbeats
Researchers from our top-rated Computer Science department have made an exciting discovery that could improve how doctors treat dangerous heart rhythms, like those seen in cardiac arrest.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Fibrillation-WEB.png)
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Royal Astronomical Society honours Durham scientists
Two Durham scientists whose work helps us to understand the Universe and our own planet are being recognised by one of the UK’s leading learned societies.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/RAS-awards-web--(1).jpg)
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Harnessing AI to respond to the global threat of antimicrobial resistance
A prototype AI chatbot tool has been developed to help pull together vital human, animal and environmental health information to support the global response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/AMR-Chatbot-web-image-(1).png)
Breakthrough technique to stop irregular heartbeats
Researchers from our top-rated Computer Science department have made an exciting discovery that could improve how doctors treat dangerous heart rhythms, like those seen in cardiac arrest.
Royal Astronomical Society honours Durham scientists
Two Durham scientists whose work helps us to understand the Universe and our own planet are being recognised by one of the UK’s leading learned societies.
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Harnessing AI to respond to the global threat of antimicrobial resistance
A prototype AI chatbot tool has been developed to help pull together vital human, animal and environmental health information to support the global response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Durham alumni superteam triumph in University Challenge
Congratulations to our alumni team, Carla, Liz, Tracey and Sophia, on winning the festive series of University Challenge that aired over the Christmas period.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/University-Challenge-team-2024-25-web-news-image-(1050-x-350px).png.jpg)
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Durham researcher informs UK energy security and AI policy
A Durham research student has played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge policy considerations for the UK Parliament, focusing on energy security and Artificial Intelligence (AI).Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/POST-web-story-.png)
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Celebrating success and looking ahead: careers opportunities in 2025
After a successful careers fairs season in the Michaelmas term, we’re looking forward to an exciting line-up of events this term.Student news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/WEBNEW~1.PNG)
Durham alumni superteam triumph in University Challenge
Congratulations to our alumni team, Carla, Liz, Tracey and Sophia, on winning the festive series of University Challenge that aired over the Christmas period.
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Durham researcher informs UK energy security and AI policy
A Durham research student has played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge policy considerations for the UK Parliament, focusing on energy security and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Celebrating success and looking ahead: careers opportunities in 2025
After a successful careers fairs season in the Michaelmas term, we’re looking forward to an exciting line-up of events this term.
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How to support neurodivergent postgraduate researchers
How can universities ensure PhD students of all neurotypes can thrive? Professor Debbie Riby, Dr Amy Pearson, and Jess Hirst, from our Department of Psychology, discuss how to provide neurodiversity-affirmative supervision.Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/neurodiversity.jpg)
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Why there’s no such thing as normal in child development
Associate Professor in Psychology Samuel Forbes challenges our current benchmarks for child development, which he argues are variable based on cultural context and individual personalities.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Child-Development.png)
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Do aliens exist? We studied what scientists really think
Professor in Philosophy of Science Peter Vickers reveals the results of four surveys asking experts if they think there's intelligent life beyond Earth.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Aliens.png)
How to support neurodivergent postgraduate researchers
How can universities ensure PhD students of all neurotypes can thrive? Professor Debbie Riby, Dr Amy Pearson, and Jess Hirst, from our Department of Psychology, discuss how to provide neurodiversity-affirmative supervision.
Why there’s no such thing as normal in child development
Associate Professor in Psychology Samuel Forbes challenges our current benchmarks for child development, which he argues are variable based on cultural context and individual personalities.
Do aliens exist? We studied what scientists really think
Professor in Philosophy of Science Peter Vickers reveals the results of four surveys asking experts if they think there's intelligent life beyond Earth.
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Partnering with the Foundation of Light to benefit communities
We’ve partnered with the Foundation of Light charity to work together on initiatives aimed at improving communities across North East England.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/FoL-MoU-web-story.png)
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Volunteers making an impact
Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, speaks about the positive impact of our staff and student volunteers.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/Karen-OBrien-web2.jpg)
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Explore January's Community Newsletter
Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Durham University and in the city itself.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Durham-Theatre-(1).png)
Partnering with the Foundation of Light to benefit communities
We’ve partnered with the Foundation of Light charity to work together on initiatives aimed at improving communities across North East England.
Volunteers making an impact
Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, speaks about the positive impact of our staff and student volunteers.
Explore January's Community Newsletter
Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Durham University and in the city itself.
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Upcoming events
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Crazy for You
Tuesday 28 January 2025 - Saturday 1 February 20257:30 PM to 10:30 PMGala Theatre/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/wider-student-experience-/music-clubs-and-societies/thumbnail_y-(1).png)
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Small and medium-sized enterprise careers fair
Wednesday 29 January 2025 - Wednesday 29 January 20251:00 PM to 4:00 PMTeaching and Learning Centre/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/events/BANNER~1.PNG)
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Durham Drama Festival 2025
Sunday 16 February 2025 - Sunday 23 February 20257:30 PM to 10:30 PMVarious locations across Durham City/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/wider-student-experience-/music-clubs-and-societies/Screenshot-2024-11-07-140603.png)
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MBA Open Evening
Wednesday 29 January 2025 - Wednesday 29 January 20255:30 PM to 7:30 PMThe Waterside Building Riverside Place Durham DH1 1SL UK/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/study/mba/Waterside-5th-Nov.jpg)
Crazy for You
Tuesday 28 January 2025 - Saturday 1 February 2025
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Gala Theatre
Small and medium-sized enterprise careers fair
Wednesday 29 January 2025 - Wednesday 29 January 2025
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Teaching and Learning Centre
Durham Drama Festival 2025
Sunday 16 February 2025 - Sunday 23 February 2025
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Various locations across Durham City
MBA Open Evening
Wednesday 29 January 2025 - Wednesday 29 January 2025
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The Waterside Building
Riverside Place
Durham
DH1 1SL
UK
From our Student Blogs:
Getting the most out of an online open day
Online open days are a great way to get a feel for the university if you are unable to visit in person. In this blog, Mohammed gives you some advice on how to make the most of them - read on and sign up!
Read Mohammed's blog
Celebrating our Winter 2025 honorary graduates
Our Winter 2025 honorary graduates are Durham alumni Sir Jonathan Jones and astrophysicist Professor George Efstathiou, along with television presenter Matt Baker and the late Suzanne Duncan, a leader in North East further education.