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    Discover the history of one of the UK's oldest university rugby teams and rewatch match footage from DURFC's 150th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday 3 May.

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    Outstanding international students looking to start a postgraduate programme in September 2025 are invited to apply for scholarships of £10,000 and £5,000.

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Durham University Rugby Club at 150

Discover the history of one of the UK's oldest university rugby teams and rewatch match footage from DURFC's 150th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday 3 May.

Inspiring Excellence Scholarships

Outstanding international students looking to start a postgraduate programme in September 2025 are invited to apply for scholarships of £10,000 and £5,000.

Students celebrating while wearing graduation robes

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Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff

Read our statement and answers to frequently asked questions.

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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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Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration mass – here’s what to expect

A service rich in symbolism, Leo XIV’s inauguration mass this Sunday (18 May) will mark the start of what is likely to be a highly consequential papacy. Dr William Crozier, Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies, in our Department of Theology and Religion/Centre for Catholic Studies, tells us more.

Global research
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Professor Janet Stewart highlights importance of arts and humanities at THE European Summit

Professor Janet Stewart, Executive Dean of our Faculty of Arts and Humanities, spoke at the Times Higher Education Europe Universities Summit in Budapest last week.
Global research
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The recipe for finding clean hydrogen

Clean hydrogen could be key to a greener future and there is a lot if it right beneath our feet in the Earth’s crust. The trick is knowing exactly where it is and in which conditions it survives. For this, the geology needs to be just right.
Research news
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Universities partnership ‘a blueprint’ for others

The Universities for North East England partnership could be a blueprint for the rest of the UK, an MP has told an event in Parliament.
Business and Partnerships
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A celebration of Durham collaborations with Japan

Over seventy researchers and senior representatives from the eleven UK-Japan RENKEI member universities spent time in Durham this week as we hosted the Just Transitions to a Net Zero World Workshop and RENKEI Steering Committee.
Global research
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Summit explores regional inequalities facing women

Researchers, policy makers and politicians from across the North of England have gathered at Durham University to discuss worsening health and work inequalities for women in the region.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
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Director of Institute for Medical Humanities honoured by Linköping University

Professor Angela Woods, Director of the Institute for Medical Humanities (IMH) and a Professor of Medical Humanities in our Department of English Studies, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Linköping University.
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Prestigious award for physicist exploring the dawn of the Universe

Congratulations to Professor Ryan Cooke from our Department of Physics who is the joint recipient of the 2025 Gruber Foundation Cosmology Prize.

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Remote work boosts innovation - but culture matters

Remote working has become a mainstream practice globally, but its effects on innovation can differ dramatically depending on the cultural context of a country.
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Philosopher selected for prestigious fellowship

Professor Emily Thomas of our Department of Philosophy has been selected as a Marc Sanders 2025 Philosophy in Media Fellow.
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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.

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UK security minister visits Durham to talk career and lessons in leadership

UK Government minister Dan Jarvis spoke to students about his career, lessons in leadership and advice to young people wanting to enter public service during a visit to Durham.
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Celebrating student success at the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Awards

We proudly hosted our annual Student Employee of the Year Awards on Wednesday 30 April at the Mount Oswald Hub, shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of student employees, supportive mentors, and employers.
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Our ape cousins show us empathy has deep evolutionary roots – new research

Dr Jake Brooker and Professor Zanna Clay of the Department of Psychology cover their research showing the softer side of apes.

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Sir Harry Evans summit explores challenges facing press freedom

Global leaders in journalism gathered for an annual summit in honour of the late, great Durham University graduate Sir Harry Evans.
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder harms relationships for both sufferers and their partners – new study

Assistant Professor in Psychology Sophie Hodgetts explains the findings from her groundbreaking research on PMDD.
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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.

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From campus to community: our contributions to regional prosperity

Among the big winners of a university being in a neighbourhood must be the neighbourhood itself. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O’Brien reflects on Durham University’s positive contribution to the economy of North East England.
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Explore May'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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Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio

Friday 4 April 2025 - Sunday 2 November 2025
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Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
Portrait of William Shakespeare

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Monday 26 May 2025 - Monday 26 May 2025
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From undergrad to postgrad: Why I stayed at Durham

After completing an undergraduate degree in Criminology, Tammy decided to continue her studies at Durham with a postgraduate degree - find out what drove her decision and what the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate has been like.
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Durham's Northern Lights at the ICCA Final

Durham University's Northern Lights recently placed third at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella finals on Broadway, competing against nine other top A Cappella groups from across Canada and the USA - watch their set including performances of ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ from ‘The Wizard of Oz’, ‘Dream On’ by Aerosmith, and ‘Golden Slumbers’ by the Beatles.

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