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We are a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence. We are a world top 100 university, with 12 of our subjects ranked in the world top 50 and 19 in the world top 100. We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.
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Vice-Chancellor calls for higher education funding reform
The UK funding model for higher education should be changed to support students’ financial needs and the future viability of the sector, our Vice-Chancellor has said.
Professor Daniel L Newman appears on ‘The Ancestors’ Dining Tables' documentary series
Professor Daniel L. Newman has taken part in a six part documentary on the History of Medieval Arab food.
Celebrating international connections with the Canadian High Commissioner
We had a great opportunity to celebrate our connections with Canada last week as we welcomed the Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom to Durham. The Honourable Ralph E. Goodale has been in post since April 2021 and was joined on the visit by Laura Lumsden, First Secretary (Trade) at the Canadian High Commission in London, whose remit includes education.
Light-bending gravity reveals one of the biggest black holes ever found
A team of astronomers, led by Dr James Nightingale from our Department of Physics, has discovered one of the biggest black holes ever found by taking advantage of a phenomenon called gravitational lensing.
Durham strengthens ties with twinned Ukrainian university
The war in Ukraine remains of immense concern to us all. Today (March 29) marks the one-year anniversary of the UK-Ukraine Twinning Initiative, under which we are twinned with Ukrainian university Zaporizhzhia National University (ZNU).
Durham Law School PhD Candidate Yaoqi Zheng listed as expert on World Bank website
The World Bank has listed Yaoqi Zheng on their website as an expert since she contributed their 2023 annual report.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
The Department of Archaeology is proud to announce that we have been ranked 10th in the world for archaeology.
Twelve of our subjects are ranked in the world top 50
We are at the forefront of global academic excellence and our global rankings reflect that status.
Durham University theologian seconded to process that will shape future of Catholic Church
A leading Durham University theologian is to help shape the Catholic Church for years to come.
Professor Carol Adams appointed Chair of Global Sustainability Standards Board
Professor Carol Adams has been appointed as Chair of the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB), the independent body that sets the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.
Durham Professor takes research to Hollywood
Professor Santiago Fouz Hernández, from our School of Modern Language and Cultures, will showcase his specialist research on the film director, designer and artist Bigas Luna at The Bigas Luna Tribute in Los Angeles, USA, from 17-24 March 2023.
Fearmongering about people fleeing disasters is a dangerous and faulty narrative
Dr Corey Robinson from our School of Government and International Affairs collaborates with Dr Yvonne Su from York University, Canada, on explaining why fearmongering about migrants is dangerous.
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