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  • Durham University Rugby Club at 150

    Discover the history of one of the UK's oldest university rugby teams and join us for a day of special rugby matches as DURFC celebrates its 150th anniversary.

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  • 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.

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Durham University Rugby Club at 150

Discover the history of one of the UK's oldest university rugby teams and join us for a day of special rugby matches as DURFC celebrates its 150th anniversary.

A group of male rugby players wearing purple shirts having a team talk on the pitch at night time. They look like they are steaming.

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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Durham student A Cappella group ranked third in the world

The sky’s the limit as reigning UK champions Northern Lights A Cappella place third at the world finals of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella in America.

Student news

Britain’s long-distance tin trade transformed the Bronze Age across Europe and the Mediterranean

A new study led by researchers from our top-rated Archaeology department has revealed that 3300 years ago, tin mined in south-west Britain was a key resource for major Bronze Age civilisations in the Eastern Mediterranean thousands of kilometres away.
Research news
Experimental archaeology recreating tin smelting using tin ore in a crucible, surrounded by charcoal powered by a simple skin bellows plus insets of tin ore used (alluvial cassiterite excavated from a Bronze Age site in Cornwall) and a sectioned crucible showing the tin metal produced

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.
Durham news
Dan Jarvis is pictured with Karen O'Brien and colleagues in Durham

University spin-out company receives prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise

University spin-out company Geoptic has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for its pioneering approach to assessing the condition and safety of railway tunnels.
Business and Partnerships
View looking through an old brick railway tunnel.

Spotlight on: Professor Graham Towl – lifetime achievement award for leading forensic psychologist

Our ‘Spotlight on’ series celebrates the world-leading work of our academics. Just over 20 years after being peer nominated as the most influential forensic psychologist in the UK, Professor Graham Towl has been awarded 2025 British Psychological Society Lifetime Achievement Award.
Global research
Professor Graham Towl looking to camera, taken outside with tree in background

Strengthening our landmark collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History

We have welcomed Dr Anthea M. Hartig, Elizabeth MacMillan Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to our University – marking a significant milestone in our growing collaboration.
Durham news
Visit by Smithsonian director Dr Anthea

Study on domestic abuse of older people sheds light on risk factors

New research has found that older people are more likely to be abused by their partners than by a family member.
Research news
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People with health issues denied medication in police custody

People in police custody with health issues are regularly put at risk because medication is delayed or unavailable.

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Researchers uncover first skeletal evidence of gladiator bitten by lion in combat

A groundbreaking study involving our Department of Archaeology has uncovered the first physical evidence of human-animal gladiatorial combat in the Roman period.
Marble relief showing a fight between a beast fighter and a lion, Ephesus,1st–2nd century AD. © The Trustees of the British Museum

Professor Andrew Pontzen appointed to STFC Council

Cosmologist Professor Andrew Pontzen has been appointed to the council of one of the UK’s main research funding bodies.
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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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Our Careers & Enterprise Service achieves prestigious professional standard

The team has successfully achieved Membership Quality Standard from the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) professional body for the second time following a rigorous assessment process.

Choral Society set to fill Newcastle Cathedral with the sounds of Baroque masterpieces

Our critically acclaimed student Choral Society and conductor, John Forsyth MBE, will bring a programme of energetic Baroque music to audiences in Newcastle Cathedral for the first time.

Reimagining the Future of the Health Workforce

Professor of Sociology Brian Castellani delivered an opening address at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Europe Symposium on Health Workforce Modelling for Action. The theme of the symposium was ‘Workforce Futures Reimagined’ and took place in Copenhagen on 28-30 April.

Professor Castellani is pictured at the WHO Symposium standing in front of a banner

Jordan joins regional push to sideline Islamist opposition

Associate Professor in Politics and Islam Rory McCarthy responds to news of Jordan's crackdown on the Islamist opposition.
The flag of Jordan flies in front of a blue sky

Pope Francis dies – an unconventional pontiff who sought to modernise Catholicism

Dr Liam Temple, Assistant Professor in our Department of Theology and Religion, reflects on Pope Francis’ tenure.
Pope Francis greeting crowds of people

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.

Coimbra Group members holding the Declaration

Welcome summer at the Botanic Garden Annual Fun Day

The Botanic Garden Fun Day has now become an annual event and will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 26 May, from 10.30am-4pm.
A family exploring the glasshouse at the Botanic Garden.

Celebrating sustainable development in the heart of Durham City

At Durham University we see ourselves as an integral part of our shared city, contributing to its prosperity and exciting future. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O’Brien, explores the economic and social benefits brought by our new business school in Durham city centre.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien holding a microphone and smiling, wearing a black dress

Upcoming events

Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio

Friday 4 April 2025 - Sunday 2 November 2025
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
Portrait of William Shakespeare

Botanic Garden Fun Day 2025

Monday 26 May 2025 - Monday 26 May 2025
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden, Hollingside Lane, South Road Durham DH1 3TN
Botanic Garden Fun Day children jumping near the pond

Insights into: Mathematical Sciences

Tuesday 13 May 2025 - Tuesday 13 May 2025
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Microsoft Teams
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Postgraduate Online Open Days

Tuesday 13 May 2025 - Monday 9 June 2025
12:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Online
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From our Student Blogs:

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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