Durham graduate Rosemary Coogan becomes UK's newest astronaut
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Financial support for postgraduate study
We have a range of financial support available for eligible home fee paying students commencing postgraduate study this September. This includes our new scholarships, the Postgraduate Student Support Scholarship and Dean’s Scholarship.
Durham ranked 6th in the Complete University Guide
The 2025 edition of this impactful league table puts us once again firmly in the UK top 10. Our consistent performance over the years reflects the wealth of opportunities students find at Durham.
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Migration Advisory Committee Report
The UK Government Migrations and Advisory Committee (MAC) has published a report into their findings on the graduate route.
Prestigious awards recognition for leader in Islamic law
Student vocal group makes history in New York
Students who balance work with studies receive awards recognition
How Durham researchers are informing global debate
Sir Harry Evans Fellow scoops Pulitzer Prize
Sir Graham Brady returns to Durham
UK Government’s top scientist tours Durham campus
The UK Government’s top scientist has toured science facilities on our campus, meeting staff and students and hearing about the research being undertaken.
Why the Catholic Church should listen more to victims and survivors of abuse
Experts urge action as research reveals extent of sewage pollution in major UK river
Pupils discuss particle physics with US experts at Masterclass event
More than 100 secondary school pupils from across the North of England were treated to an International Masterclass on Particle Physics at Durham.
The Durham Revue turns 50
Our Choral Society joins Royal Northern Sinfonia for spectacular performance
Chancellor Fiona Hill on navigating a world in turmoil
Our Chancellor, Fiona Hill, has shared her experience of, and advice for, navigating ‘a world in turmoil’ at a prestigious annual lecture.
Water cremation: sustainable body disposal is coming to Scotland – here are the benefits
Peter Higgs’ famous particle discovery is now at the heart of strategies to unlock the secrets of the universe
Prince William visits Durham University spinout Low Carbon Materials
His Royal Highness made a visit to Earthshot Prize 2022 Finalist Low Carbon Materials (LCM) this week to learn more about how they create their innovative, low-carbon construction materials.
App brings Alice in Wonderland to our Botanic Garden
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Durham-ECLS-EALSC Summer Academy for Global China: Law, Governance & Culture
Durham University Student Music Presents: Fairytales
Durham Islamic Finance Summer School 2024
The Durham Revue: All Stars!
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Introducing the 2024 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow in Investigative Journalism: Rosa Furneaux
Rosa is the second recipient of the Fellowship, a partnership between Reuters, Durham University and Tina Brown CBE, award-winning journalist and widow of acclaimed newspaper and Durham graduate Sir Harry Evans.