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Thousands take to the streets during Durham City Run Festival
The centre of Durham was taken over by thousands of runners and spectators for the 2024 Durham City Run Festival on Thursday 18 July.
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.
SME Internship Programme to boost Local Businesses
Our Careers and Enterprise Team are working in partnership with Durham County Council to launch a new Internship Programme, aimed specifically at small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in County Durham.
Probiotic research for infant anaemia receives major funding boost
A new research project to better understand how gut microbiota can help infants with iron deficiencies has secured a major funding boost from UK Research and Innovation.
Our work to keep Durham beautiful
Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, explores our work to preserve and enhance our campus environment and surroundings.
Making waves in Team GB's rowing squad
Following alumna Lauren Irwin’s selection as part of the Team GB rowing squad, she has been training intensively for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Durham Professors elected to prestigious British Academy
Congratulations to Canon Professor Michael Snape and Professor Janet Montgomery who have been recognised for their contribution to the humanities and social sciences.
World Day for International Justice: Shining the spotlight on our Law and Global Justice @ Durham group
Wednesday 17 July marks World Day for International Justice. Our Law and Global Justice @ Durham group (LGJD) was formed in 2015 and here they explain how they came together to better understand the role law plays in responding to global challenges.
New way to diagnose Multiple Sclerosis could be game changer for patients
Doctors may soon have a new, high-tech way to diagnose Multiple Sclerosis using special eye scans.
Appointment of new Executive Dean for Faculty of Social Sciences and Health
Professor Martin Evans has been appointed as our new Executive Dean (Social Sciences and Health).
Multiple concussions in rugby players change proteins in their blood
A new study shows that retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have abnormal levels of certain proteins in their blood.
Dr Fiona Hill to co-lead major UK Strategic Defence Review
Our Chancellor and distinguished foreign affairs expert, Dr Fiona Hill, has been appointed by the Prime Minister Keir Starmer to co-lead a comprehensive review of the UK Armed Forces. The announcement follows several Durham University alumni and supporters having recently been elected to the House of Commons or taking seats in the House of Lords.