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Richard Scholar - Covid, creativity and caprice: Finding a new way in the new normal

Professor Richard Scholar, recently appointed Chair in French in MLAC, explains how he has found a creative solution to Covid constraints and has invented, with the help of filmmaker Alan Fentiman, a new way of reaching wider audiences for work in the arts and humanities.
Professor Scholar standing on stage

IMH Appoints New Professor in Practice, Akiko Hart

The Institute for Medical Humanities (IMH) are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Professor in Practice, Akiko Hart.
Akiko Hart

Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow helps Reuters scoop top award

Our first ever Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow is part of a team of Reuters journalists to win a prestigious award for exposing wrongdoing in Elon Musk’s business empire.
Waylon Cunningham standing in the courtyard of Castle College

Achievements of Durham students recognised in national campaign

The success of two students from Durham University who were the first in their families to attend university is being highlighted in a new national campaign, led by Universities UK (UUK).
Head and shoulders image of Durham student Abbie Doherty and Durham alumnus Cameron Stocks with UUK's 100 Faces campaign border

Durham ranked top 30 in Europe

We’re at the forefront of academic excellence and our global rankings reflect that status. We’re pleased to announce that we have been ranked 27th in Europe in the new QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024.
Students at campus

Celebrating Durham’s Global Connections: inviting nominations for Durham Global Awards 2024

Following the success of our inaugural Durham Global Week, we are calling our vibrant community to nominate candidates for next year’s Durham Global Awards, celebrating diversity and cross-cultural impact.
The trophies for the Durham Global Awards

Some current vacancies which are taking applications right now!

Please find below a number of exciting vacancies at Durham University.

Commentary published in the Journal of the British Academy

[05/24] Health and wellbeing in the face of crises Commentary published in Journal of the British Academy
Health and wellbeing in the face of crises Commentary published in Journal of the British Academy

My Greenspace app update

The new My Greenspace mobile app is now live on Android and IOS.
New My Greenspace app

To America and Back: James Corden tells Durham students his story

Much-loved British actor, writer and comedian James Corden, who achieved US fame with his ‘Carpool Karaoke’ and as the host of The Late Late Show, shared valuable advice on breaking into the business at a high-profile event supported by Durham University.
James Corden and David Miliband with students

What goes where?

Do you know what goes where when it comes to recycling?
What goes where 2024

Welcome to Victoria (Pip) Hardy

Welcoming Victoria (Pip) Hardy to the Discovery Research Platform for Medical Humanities.
A smiling woman with grey hair and glasses