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Congratulations to our alumni in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List 2025

With the announcement of the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025, we extend our congratulations to our alumni (and friends) who have been recognised and celebrate their outstanding achievements.
View of Durham Catherdral from across the river

Alumnus Professor George Efstathiou has been awarded the Shaw Prize for Astronomy 2025

Alumnus Professor George Efstathiou was awarded the Shaw Prize for astronomy 2025 jointly with Professor J. Richard Bond from the University of Toronto.
Karen O'Brien, George Efstathiou, Carlos Frenk, Fiona Hill in Congregation robes

Supporting the launch of the UK’s first university network for women entrepreneurs

We’re part of a group of leading UK universities supporting women entrepreneurs through the launch of the UK’s first WE Innovate National network.
Alison Rose with blonde hair wearing a dark blue blouse and smiling.

Archaeologists shed new light on ancient Mesopotamian landscape

Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence about an ancient Mesopotamian landscape, offering fresh insight into the legacy of black slavery during the early Islamic Period.
Two male and one female archaeologists stand by a deep trench in a desert landscape