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A global community of graduates and friends.
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Now that you have completed your studies you are part of a global and lifelong network of over 200,000 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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Take a look at what we can offer. Your community will always be there to support and we'd love you to help us support others just like you.

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Whether you’re looking for careers and networking advice, further study, personal development or, just for fun, we have a range of exclusive alumni benefits.
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Community

We're a thriving global and inclusive community of over 200,000. Our common bond is our lifetime relationship with Durham and each other.
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There are lots of ways for you to support your community. It’s an excellent way to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and network with fellow graduates.
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Whatever the size of your gift, whether it’s single, regular, or a lasting legacy, we are sincerely grateful. Gifts have supported both students and research.
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I fully believe that inspiring people to do outstanding things here at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Make your relationship with Durham a lifelong one. Stay connected, stay engaged with each other and with us, and help us all to be the best we can be.
Professor Karen O’Brien
Vice-Chancellor and Warden

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We were delighted to welcome Glen Whitehead as our new Director of Development and Alumni Relations earlier this year.

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Great to catch up with our inspirational alumni community - and enjoy our award-winning a-capella group, Northern Lights.

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Enjoy your annual Dunelm magazine. We're celebrating County Durham's cultural heritage and inspiring the great journalistic minds and leaders of tomorrow.

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Check out the latest from your alumni community.

Welcome to our new Director, Glen Whitehead

Glen joined us recently from Cambridge University and has already met some of our Community.

Welcome to Glen

From Silicon Valley to The Big Apple - catching up with alumni in the USA 

Professor Karen O'Brien hosted receptions with alumni communities in San Francisco, Seattle and New York.

Summary of the USA trip

Dunelm magazine

Our annual alumni magazine is packed full of your stories and a round up University news to keep up to date!

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Upcoming events

The James Webb Telescope: New Insights on the Universe

Wednesday 7 June 2023 - Wednesday 7 June 2023
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
University College, Durham Castle
Durham Castle Lecture - The James Webb Telescope

Therapy for Neurodegenerative Disease with Dr Paul Chazot, in celebration of legacies

Thursday 8 June 2023 - Thursday 8 June 2023
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Online via Zoom
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Durham University Delhi Alumni Chapter Cocktail Evening

Saturday 10 June 2023 - Saturday 10 June 2023
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ivoryy.Delhi, T- 540, Panchshila Park, Malviya Nagar Road, New Delhi, Delhi, 110017, India
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Bringing Together our Durham-US Community

Wednesday 14 June 2023 - Wednesday 14 June 2023
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
The Club Room, Maiden Castle Sports and Wellbeing Centre, Durham, DH1 3SE 
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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

About Us

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. 

You can connect with Dunelm USA, Durham Retired Staff Association and Team Durham. You can also find information on our latest congregation ceremonies or browse gifts in our shop.

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World Top 100 ranked 92nd in the QS World University Rankings (2023)
Sports University of the Year The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
12 Subjects in the World Top 50 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)
Over 330 undergraduate and postgraduate courses

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Silicon Valley to The Big Apple - visiting our alumni in the USA

Our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien has been consistent in her vision to meet as many of our alumni and supporter communities as possible. The latest chapter of this plan took her to the USA recently to meet alumni, friends and colleagues at receptions in San Francisco, Seattle and New York.

Alumni news
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Fellowship honour for two leading academics

We’re celebrating the news that Professor Deborah Riby from our Department of Psychology, and Associate Professor Nadia Siddiqui from our School of Education, have both been elected to Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences, in recognition of excellence in their respective fields, and their wider contributions to the social sciences for public benefit.
Durham news
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Strengthened connections with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

We are delighted to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).
Global research
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On International Women's Day we talk to our BUCS Champion Cricket Team

University Centre of Cricketing Excellence captain Emily Batey and club captain Libby Haward tell us about their path to success, which has not been without challenges.
Student news
BUCS champions

Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Durham University Palatinate Orchestra at Durham Cathedral on March 11

In an inspiring programme, DUPO will perform Dvořák’s New World Symphony as a celebration of their 15th anniversary.
Student news
Students from the Durham University Palatinate Orchestra

Welcome to our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor

We’re pleased to announce Professor Mike Shipman as our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost.
Durham news
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Mike Shipman

Talking Ukraine with Dr Markian Prokopovych

We continue to be deeply concerned and saddened by the war taking place in Ukraine. We are an international university, committed to social responsibility and democratic values. As we mark the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Dr Markian Prokopovych, Associate Professor at our History Department, discusses a series of topical webinars, and the global significance Ukraine has become.
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More News

  • Fellowship honour for two leading academics

    We’re celebrating the news that Professor Deborah Riby from our Department of Psychology, and Associate Professor Nadia Siddiqui from our School of Education, have both been elected to Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences, in recognition of excellence in their respective fields, and their wider contributions to the social sciences for public benefit.
    Durham news
    Image of Professor Deborah Riby and Associate Professor Nadia Siddiqui

  • Welcome to our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor

    We’re pleased to announce Professor Mike Shipman as our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost.
    Durham news
    Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Mike Shipman

  • We stand in solidarity with Ukraine

    Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, reflects on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as sharing some upcoming opportunities in and around Durham.
    Durham news
    Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University, stood smiling with arms folded, in front of bookshelves

Fellowship honour for two leading academics

We’re celebrating the news that Professor Deborah Riby from our Department of Psychology, and Associate Professor Nadia Siddiqui from our School of Education, have both been elected to Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences, in recognition of excellence in their respective fields, and their wider contributions to the social sciences for public benefit.

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Welcome to our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor

We’re pleased to announce Professor Mike Shipman as our new Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Mike Shipman

We stand in solidarity with Ukraine

Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, reflects on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as sharing some upcoming opportunities in and around Durham.
Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University, stood smiling with arms folded, in front of bookshelves

On International Women's Day we talk to our BUCS Champion Cricket Team

University Centre of Cricketing Excellence captain Emily Batey and club captain Libby Haward tell us about their path to success, which has not been without challenges.

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Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Durham University Palatinate Orchestra at Durham Cathedral on March 11

In an inspiring programme, DUPO will perform Dvořák’s New World Symphony as a celebration of their 15th anniversary.
Students from the Durham University Palatinate Orchestra

Brass Band launches national composition competition

Durham University Brass Band (dubb) is launching its annual Composition Competition, offering student musicians and recent graduates from all over the UK the chance to have their work published.
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