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New training helps organisations better understand autism and neurodiversity

We have worked with a leading autism charity to produce specialised training to help organisations provide better support for people who are neurodivergent.
A blue background with multicoloured hand painting print and tiles that read autism

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.
Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University, stood smiling with arms folded, in front of bookshelves

UK Education Secretary welcomes international students

We welcome comments by the UK Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson that the new UK Government recognises the enormous contribution international students make to our higher education sector, university communities and the UK as a whole.
Four students walking by Durham riverside

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.

Celebrating Durham’s linguistic and cultural connections with Spain by formalising relations with the Instituto Cervantes

Following thirty years of collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes (Cervantes Institute), we have made our partnership official by signing a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding). The MoU was signed by Professor Karen O’Brien, our Vice-Chancellor and Warden and Professor Luis García Montero, Director of the Instituto. Prof Montero is widely considered to be one of Spain's most prominent contemporary poets and is a Professor of Spanish Literature at the University of Granada.
A group photo of delegates from Cervantes and Durham University

Prestigious recognition for Durham Chemistry researcher

Dr Allegra Franchino, an assistant professor from our Department of Chemistry, has been recognised in a national fellowship scheme.
Head and shoulders shot of Allegra Franchino on a grey background

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.
Canon Professor Michael Snape (left) and Professor Janet Montgomery (right)

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.
The Durham Law School entrance

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.
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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).
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Durham researchers work with community to address food insecurity 

Our researchers have worked with community support workers to explore the drivers behind foodbank use and offer alternative solutions to support vulnerable people. 
People sorting through boxes of food

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.
Male rugby players in a game.
Three international students sat talking

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