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Expertise informs Parliamentary report on space

Our research has informed a new Parliamentary report on how the UK can strengthen its position in the global space sector.
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New Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow in Investigative Journalism announced

Nandhini Srinivasan has been awarded the 2026 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism.
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Strengthening our global partnership with Peking University

A delegation from Peking University (PKU), led by its President, Professor Gong Qihuang, visited Durham to reinforce our long-standing strategic partnership.
Professor Karen O'Brien and President Gong sitting at a table smiling with UK and China flags

Seaweed study prompts water quality investigation

Research from our Department of Earth Sciences has identified the potential source of nitrogen pollution affecting a popular bathing area.
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Explore the latest news and events in our Community Newsletter

In the latest edition of our Community Newsletter, we celebrate University and community achievements, showcase upcoming cultural events, and share research making a global impact.
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Fellows’ Garden opens as a revitalised space for wellbeing, creativity and community

The historic Fellows’ Garden at University College, Durham Castle, has officially been re-opened, following a transformative redevelopment that reimagines the space as a vibrant, accessible hub for wellbeing, creativity, and community connection.
Alumni donor, James Riley cutting a ribbon to officially open Fellow's Garden

Industry Minister to address energy conference

UK Government Industry Minister Chris McDonald is to address a Durham Energy Institute conference on renewable energy transition.
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Children’s views could help shape better mask design

A new study from our Psychology Department has found that children’s views on the design and comfort of air pollution masks could be key to encouraging their regular use.
A child wearing K95 mask

New exhibition celebrates women who live and breathe North East football

The stories of female fans of Newcastle and Sunderland men’s football teams are celebrated in a new online and pop-up exhibition at Durham University.
A crowd of football fans with the words: Away from home. The untold stories of women football fans

Durham scientists supporting NASA mission to find Earth-like worlds

Our scientists are investigating how a UK-led team could design and build a core instrument for a flagship NASA mission to search for life on distant planets.
An Earth-like planet in the foreground with a nearby star in the distance.

Mercury Prize fringe comes to Collingwood College’s world class facility

Collingwood's Mark Hillery Music Studios hosted the only university event as part of the official fringe for the Mercury Prize Awards. The event was a sold-out workshop on songwriting and production held on Sunday 12 October.
Students attending Mercury fringe event at Collingwood

Durham ranks top in UK for MSc International Business

Our MSc International Business has ranked third globally and first in the UK in the QS International Trade rankings.
Students smiling around a table in Durham University Business School in front of a Bloomberg terminal