As part of Durham Global Week, we were delighted to welcome distinguished alumnus, Lord Darroch of Kew (Hatfield College, Zoology, 1972-75), to our School of Government and International Affairs.

On 11-12 July, the Institute was delighted to host members of our international Advisory Board in Durham for its annual meeting.

Professor Grant Ingram is the Programme Director of our MSc in Energy Engineering Management at Durham. Grant is an expert in sustainable business engineering development. Here he explains the importance of the power of collaboration and small changes in an energy transition.

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on some of our successes over the last 12 months. From addressing the mysteries of the Universe, to joining forces with local partners to benefit our region, it’s been a year full of achievements.

Discounted bus travel is available for staff and students on Arriva bus services within our two University zones.

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.