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Global Week Events 2025

Our third annual Global Week offers an eclectic programme of over 80 events, taking place here in Durham and in locations around the world with 'Durham Days'. 

The theme for this year is 'Culture - Connect - Community', as we take the opportunity to highlight our global impact and cultural diversity across the University.   

80+ events taking place across the world during Global Week 2025
World Top 100 Ranked joint 89th in the QS World University Rankings 2025

Explore our events

Take part in our community events, they are open to all and everyone is welcome, so come along! New events are added regularly.

This selection of events are specifically for University staff and students. New events are added regularly.

See below for our range of alumni events across the globe!

Durham Days as part of Global Week will feature a range of social and professional networking occasions and this year includes wide-ranging events across 26 countries including bike rides, sporting occasions, seminars, talks, walks, balls, entrepreneurial pitches, film screenings, formal dinners, photography exhibitions, hikes, museum visits and tours and much more besides! Durham spirit and fun will be in abundance... join us! 

Global Week 2025 Special Events

As well as the community events above, the University will be hosting a number of special events as we celebrate Global Week 2025. Find out more about these special events below.

 

Special events

Global Goals Summit

Saturday 1 March

Stephenson College Crest
International Scholars Reception

Tuesday 4 March

Networking at the International Scholars' Reception
PhD Researchers: Bridging Science and Community

Wednesday 5 March

A map of the world with pins dropped showing nationalities of students studying science at Durham
Durham Global Awards Reception

Friday 7 March

The trophies for the Durham Global Awards

More special events

The Spanish Apprentice

Wednesday 5 March

The Auckland Project logo
Ustinov Spark 2025

Throughout Global Week

Poster Outlining what SPARK is
International Study Centre events

Throughout Global Week

A student sitting in front of a banner
International Women's Day events

Throughout Global Week

International Women's Day

Taste the World at Global Week 2025

Experience a variety of global flavours on campus during Global Week 2025, with a week of special menus featuring global cuisine at Zing, Circolo and FUSION Restaurant.
Find out more
Durham Global Week - Palatine Kitchen Takeover (original size)