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Our students return to kickstart the theatre calendar in style

There is plenty to get stuck into in the world of theatre this Michaelmas term, from musicals, to comedy, to classical theatre. Come along!
A young man wearing a white shirt and dark tie on a theatre stage

New report recommends specialist support for mothers in prison

A new report reveals the challenges mothers face trying to maintain a relationship with their children whilst in prison, and recommends additional support.
Barbed wire prison fence top against sunset sky

Durham University recognised for spin-out best practice by Research England

Following an independent review of university spin-out companies, Research England has today (24 September) published its spin-out best practice and initial adoption list.
Vice-Chancellor Karen O'Brien is pictured centre with bookcase in background

Partnership with colleges celebrated at Labour Party conference

Our work to bring together Further Education and Higher Education has been highlighted at the Labour Party annual conference.
Five people sitting on chairs on a stage, in front of a digital screen

Botanic Garden Team strike Gold

Our beautiful Botanic Garden has once again achieved a Gold Award in the Northumbria in Bloom Competition 2024. This annual competition recognises, encourages and rewards community groups who work together to transform their village, town or city, through gardening, environmental awareness and community support.
Botanic Garden Gold winner Northumbria in Bloom 2024, Peter Thomson and David Profit accepting NiB Gold Award

Exploring the first of our careers fairs: part-time jobs, placements and volunteering

Our careers weeks and fairs span a range of sectors, providing our students and graduates with a whole host of opportunities to gain advice and information on different career pathways.
A group of students talking to a member of staff / company representative

Alumnus Baron Brady releases memoir of political career

Our recently ennobled alumnus Baron (Graham) Brady, previously a long-serving Conservative MP, has published a memoir of his long political career
Baron Brady Memoir

Our successful 'careers weeks' series returns for a third year

Our series of careers weeks and fairs explores a range of sectors over two academic terms, providing our students and graduates with a whole host of opportunities to gain advice and information on different career pathways.

Our Physics department plays key role in unveiling the universe’s secrets

Our top-rated Physics department has made significant contributions to an innovative international project that's shedding new light on the mysteries of our universe.
PAU Survey catalogue

Professor Claire Horwell wins prestigious American Geophysical Union Award

Professor Claire Horwell from our top-rated Earth Sciences department has been honoured with the American Geophysical Union's (AGU) 2024 GeoHealth Section Award, recognising her groundbreaking work at the intersection of geosciences and public health.
PROF CLAIRE HORWELL

Pioneering mathematician awarded prestigious Royal Society Fellowship

In a new development for our highly rated Mathematical Sciences department, Dr Yohance Osborne is set to join us as one of the first recipients of the prestigious Royal Society Career Development Fellowship.
Dr Yohance Osborne

Pupils with SEND continue to fall behind their peers

Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are continuing to fall behind their peers with the gap widening despite the introduction of SEND legislation.
Close up of a child's hand writing on a lined piece of paper