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New £5m research centre driving economic growth and sustainability
A new joint research initiative focusing on energy systems integration has been awarded £5m by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to help boost UK economic growth and address regional needs.
North East universities working together to support ambitious businesses and academic entrepreneurs to start-up, innovate and grow
The Innovating Together - Universities in the North East (In-TUNE) partnership has been launched by Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland Universities, alongside technology innovation catalyst CPI, to deliver two business support programmes which aim to strengthen the North East economy.
World-class musical performances brought to Durham by MUSICON
MUSICON, Durham University’s professional concert series, is bringing high calibre music and eminent international performers to Durham for its 55th season.
New Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow in Investigative Journalism announced
Rosa Furneaux has been awarded the 2024 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism, a landmark partnership among Reuters, Durham University and Tina Brown CBE, award-winning journalist and widow of acclaimed newspaper editor Sir Harry Evans.
Vice-Chancellor visits alumni and supporters in Hong Kong and Sydney
Over the last few weeks, our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien, has travelled to Hong Kong and Australia to catch up with two of our thriving alumni communities and one of our strategic research partners.
Lumiere is back to light up Durham
Lumiere is set to transform Durham into a spectacular outdoor gallery of light installations from 16 – 19 November. As a key partner, we are excited to once again light up the city.
New LinkedIn page for Durham alumni
We're launching a brand new page for Durham alumni and supporters on LinkedIn.
Matariki Network call for seedcorn funding for research
On September 25, the Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) launched a call for research seed funding. This funding will develop a stronger relationship between the Network partners in globally relevant fields of research.
New students celebrate officially joining Durham University
Matriculation ceremonies are held annually to welcome new students to the University.
School appoints North East businessman and entrepreneur Ian Baggett as a Professor in Practice
The School has appointed Dr Ian Baggett, a prominent North East businessman and entrepreneur, to join the Departments of Finance, and Management and Marketing as a Professor in Practice, from September 2023.
Durham alumni chess success
The Durham Alumni chess team has completed its 2022-2023 season in the World Chess League.Live, finishing 5th out of over 100 international teams.
Celebrating our Professors in Practice
The Professors in Practice initiative has been a staple of Durham’s educational delivery for more than six years. The initiative has become a vital means of ensuring the academic curriculum continues to both meet and reflect of the modern demands of industry and to help students build the right skills, perspectives and attitudes for the future.