Durham University Palatinate Orchestra (DUPO) will be performing a symphony written by University alumna Ruth Gipps, to celebrate the centenary of her birth. This unique concert will see current students, celebrating music written by a former student, bringing the past and present together, in what promises to be a stunning event. The concert will take place on Friday 26 November, in the wonderful surroundings of Elvet Methodist Church, Durham

[06/24] Dr Ellen Robson has published her research in Transportation Geotechnics on 'Cost-benefit methodology for road slope stabilisation'.

A truly scary story never really leaves you. It lurks in long evening shadows, calls out through mysterious bumps in the night and blows down your neck whenever you feel a sudden shiver. With Halloween approaching, The Conversation asked six academic experts, including PhD candidate Lucy Atkinson from our Department of English Studies, to tell us about the scariest book they’ve ever read...

Durham University are blessed with an abundance of students who have gone about and beyond in their respective sports, flourishing in their talents and representing their respective countries to the highest of levels. This year's no different; Durham are exceptional proud of the sporting efforts of all their athletes, including those who have been called up to represent their countries across a range of different sports.

A Durham Energy Institute project exploring whether water from abandoned mines could be used to heat the UK’s homes is among 11 new projects being announced today by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in a drive to decarbonise the heating and cooling of buildings.

We’re celebrating being shortlisted in two categories in this year’s Times Higher Education Awards.

A warm welcome to Angela Marques Filipe and Samantha Halliday.

[09/23] Dr Ruszczyk spoke about her new book Gender and Resilience in the City with RDI Indonesia

The vacancy of Industrial Liaison Senior Officer is available in the Engineering Department.

Dr Ruszczyk spoke at the Gender in Crisis conference in Utrecht, 4 July 2024

The ground beneath Chicago is deforming as a result of heat leaking from underground structures — a phenomenon dubbed a "silent hazard" for cities across the globe.

Climate change is one of the biggest threats facing the world today. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor Karen O'Brien explores how Durham University is both pioneering research to understand and address this global challenge, and working locally to preserve and enhance our beautiful city, county and region.