Here at Durham University we have a strong leadership team that is driving forward our strategy to be world-leading across research, education and the wider student experience. We’re very pleased to be welcoming to that team Dr Amanda Wilcox, who will join us as University Secretary.

Results from 19th of October 2022 BUCS Fixtures.

The long awaited and much anticipated Durham Book Festival returns this year with an exciting blend of live and digital events.

We’re supporting the Climate Action #MadeAtUni campaign and are proud to announce that we have six new research collaborations with the University of Notre Dame, USA, to help tackle pressing global issues such as climate change and how we can improve the use of solar energy.

Expanding access to education, skills training and employment opportunities is something we’re passionate about at Durham.

Dr Yael Almog has been awarded the DAAD/German Studies Association (2022-23) best article prize.

The Institute for Medical Humanities welcomes Becca Doggwiler, who joins us as Digital and Communications Officer

We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Nick Moore as the new Warden of Cranmer Hall. Nick, who is currently serving as Academic Dean at Cranmer Hall, will take up the role as Warden at the start of the Michaelmas term. He succeeds the Revd Canon Dr Philip Plyming.

We’re exceptionally proud to say that Durham graduate Dr Rosemary Coogan has been named as a new generation astronaut.

Our third annual Greenspace Festival will take place on Wednesday 14 June, from 12pm – 5pm at Grey College. The festival celebrates our student environment groups, researchers, local charities and sustainable businesses, by showcasing the work they do to tackle climate change and drive sustainable development.

Professor Brett Smith was recently identified in a science-wide analysis of citations as in the top 100 cited researchers in the field of sport sciences.

The Oriental Museum will celebrate Buddha’s Birthday on Saturday 27 May, from 12-4pm . Buddha’s Birthday, also known as Vesak, is celebrated around the world and commemorates the birth of Buddha in around 563 BCE. Born a prince, Buddha went on to renounce his privileged royal life and become a holy man, ultimately reaching Enlightenment.