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Now that you have completed your studies you are part of a global and lifelong network of over 230,000 Durham graduates.

You can enjoy a wide range of continued support and benefits, and we’ll help you to stay connected to what’s happening in your local community or at Durham, wherever you are in the world. Simply keep your details updated and we can support you, wherever your next adventure may take you.
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Congregation; an occasion of ’goodwill and happiness!’

More than 7,000 students from over 120 countries celebrate the completion of their degrees at our Congregation ceremonies. In doing so, they reflect on the time spent at the University and in Durham and look to the future. Collingwood College Assistant Principal, Grant Slater, has been sharing this rite of passage for the last 20 years.

Alumni news
Grant Slater with lots of students before Congregation in the Great Hall

Prestigious Leverhulme Fellowship awarded to social psychology pioneer

Professor Richard Crisp from our top-rated Psychology department has been honoured with the prestigious Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship to develop a groundbreaking theory in social psychology.
Research news
Professor Richard Crisp

Durham named World Top 30 university for sustainability

We’re one of the world’s most sustainable universities, according to a new international league table.
Global research
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First home of St Mary's honoured with a blue plaque

On 22 November 2024, the original home of St Mary’s was honoured with a heritage blue plaque from the City of Durham Parish Council to mark the college’s 125th anniversary.
Alumni news
from Left, Anne Elliott, volunteer archivist at St. Mary’s College and alumna, Councillor Susan Walker, Chair of the City of Durham Parish Council and Councillor Carole Lattin, Chair of the City of Durham Parish Council’s Environment Committee and St Mary's alumna and College Principal Adrian Simpson

Celebrating our success in the Green Gown Awards 2024

We were delighted to attend the UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards Ceremony at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on 13 November 2024 as we reached the finals in two categories including Creating Impact and Sustainability Institution of the Year.
Durham news
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Durham Drama Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary

This annual festival of new student writing for theatre will launch celebrations to mark its 50th year in 2025.
Durham news
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Celebrating our aspiring entrepreneurs

We are celebrating our student and graduate entrepreneurs this week as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (Monday 18 – Sunday 24 November).
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Durham alumni superteam triumph in University Challenge

Congratulations to our alumni team, Carla, Liz, Tracey and Sophia, on winning the festive series of University Challenge that aired over the Christmas period.

University Challenge team

Vice-Chancellor becomes Honorary President of criminal justice and social care charity

Professor Karen O’Brien, our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, has become the honorary president of local charity Nepacs.
Professor Karen O’Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University (centre) with Amanda Lacey, Nepacs Chief Executive and Kelsey Byrne, Team Leader at His Majesty's Prison Durham visitors centre

Celebrating our success in the Green Gown Awards 2024

We were delighted to attend the UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards Ceremony at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on 13 November 2024 as we reached the finals in two categories including Creating Impact and Sustainability Institution of the Year.
A bird standing on a lush green field

‘Welcome to Utopia’: our flagship Charity Fashion Show launches

A new student executive team is setting the wheels in motion for this year's campaign.

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University Challenge – the next generation

From early October, we will all be cheering on our latest Durham team as they compete in this year's series of the BBC2 competition, University Challenge.
University Challenge team 2024

Durham’s solar-powered car reaches new height at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Our Solar Car team has successfully conquered the legendary Goodwood Hill Climb, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable motorsport.
Durham University Solar Car stand at the Goodwood festival of speed

Upcoming events

Convocation: Panel Discussion and Annual Review of 2024

Monday 24 February 2025 - Monday 24 February 2025
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Venue: Durham University Business School, The Waterside Building, Riverside Place, Durham DH1 1SL
Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University, stood smiling with arms folded, in front of bookshelves

North East Alumni Chapter Dinner

Friday 11 April 2025 - Friday 11 April 2025
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
St John's College, Durham University, 3 South Bailey, Durham DH1 3RJ
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University student
Everything I have learnt at Durham stays with me and continues to inspire me. I am constantly taking cues from my experience at Durham to navigate my current decisions.
Megha Bengani
Law LLB, Trevelyan College, 2018

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Durham is a university like no other. We have more than 200,000 alumni, all proud of their Durham experience, and all keen to stay in touch. 

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