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Castle Chapel Choir to record album in memory of alumnus David Knowles

The Chapel Choir of University College are embarking on an ambitious and heartfelt project to record a new album in memory of Telegraph journalist David Knowles (BA in Theology, University College, 2010-14; MA in Biblical Studies, College of St Hild and St Bede, 2014-16), who sadly died in September last year. David was a much-loved Castle alumnus and talented musician whose warmth, generosity and passion for storytelling left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Group of students gowned in black robes standing in a choir formation holding music folders. They are standing in St Peter’s Basilica.

Van Mildert Alumni Celebrate 60 Years - Norman Tower, Windsor Castle

Our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien, joined College Principal, Professor Tom Mole and alumni and friends of Van Mildert College on Thursday 3 April for the latest in the celebrations of the College’s 60th anniversary.
Guests gathered in front of the Norman Tower at Windsor Castle

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.
A group of students walk across campus against a tree-lined green backdrop.

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.
An Xray image of the gut