A new study by our top-rated Computer Science department proposes an innovative model aimed at facilitating collaboration between educators and video game designers in order to create more effective game-based learning tools.

Professor Tony Fawcett has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), responsible for ensuring our educational offer is high quality and innovative for all students.

New opportunities were forged and long-standing relationships strengthened in a trip to South East Asia. A delegation visited Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. We expanded our global network and explored opportunities to strengthen our partnerships in the region.

A delegation of our staff has visited Uppsala University in Sweden to strengthen our strategic partnership and discuss how humanities can be applied to boost the response to the climate crisis.

Get to know Dr Martin Kerin who recently joined our Department of Mathematical Sciences.

A new research report has raised concerns that policing efforts targeting 'county lines' drug operations in the UK rely on discriminatory assumptions about minority groups and contribute to the criminalisation of minoritised communities.

On 16 November 2023, we were delighted to welcome the German Deputy Ambassador to Durham to explore how we can enhance our research and education collaborations with German institutions.

Professor Clive Roberts has been appointed as our new Executive Dean (Science).

We have welcomed an independent review of university spin-out companies.

Get to know Dr Denis Patterson who recently joined our Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Roger Mac Ginty is a Professor in Defence, Development and Diplomacy in our School of Government and International Affairs.

Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, reviews recent and upcoming community events and activities.