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Durham climate expert chosen for prestigious panel
A Durham University expert on climate change has been appointed to the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC).
First Uni Bar in the UK to be SAVI Accredited
Durham’s South College bar has become the first university bar in the country to achieve the 5* Licensing SAVI (Security and Vulnerability Initiative) accreditation. Safety is a top priority at Durham and the Licensing SAVI accreditation, gives an extra layer of reassurance, helping students to feel safe in college bars.
Durham joins Nature Positive Universities Alliance
We are delighted to join the Nature Positive Universities Alliance as a founding member.
Congratulations to all our graduating students
We are looking forward to an exciting two days of Winter Congregation ceremonies in Durham Cathedral for our graduates.
A total of six ceremonies will take place on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 January 2023. Students from 120 countries will graduate in the magnificent setting of Durham Cathedral, in the company of their families and friends.
Scientists decrypt the ‘mechanical code’ of DNA
Our highly-rated Department of Biosciences has helped to decipher the mechanical code of DNA.
What we achieve together
Professor Karen O'Brien, our Vice-Chancellor, shares her thoughts on the results of the BiGGAR Report.
Professor Sue Black named on new Diversity Power List
We’re thrilled to announce that Professor Sue Black OBE has been recognised in a brand-new Diversity Power List, honouring 50 of the UK’s most inclusive and inspirational people.
Students Welcome Whitburn Church of England Academy for Assembly Rooms Tour
A team of Durham students were delighted to welcome pupils from Whitburn Church of England Academy to the Assembly Rooms ahead of their school production of The Addams Family.
Welcome to Glen Whitehead, Director of Development and Alumni Engagement
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Glen Whitehead as the University’s new Director of Development and Alumni Engagement.
Reporting to Lucian Hudson, Director of Advancement, Marketing and Communications, Glen will lead our continued drive to engage global alumni audiences and secure philanthropic commitment in support of the University’s strategic aims. His focus will be to establish a comprehensive campaign linked to Durham’s bicentenary in 2032.
Centre for space research celebrates 20th anniversary
Our Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
US Presidential adviser Fiona Hill announced as new Chancellor
Fiona Hill, an acclaimed foreign affairs specialist and authority on Russian and European geopolitics, is to be our next Chancellor.
Crackdown on image-based sexual abuse influenced by Durham research
Professor Clare McGlynn from our Durham Law School, along with colleagues, has been carrying out research on image-based sexual abuse for a number of years and shown how the existing law fails victims with change needed.