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Discover secrets of stolen Shakespeare First Folio

Our copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio is on display for the first time in over a decade, as the centrepiece of a new exhibition - Shakespeare Recovered.
Durham University's Shakespeare First Folio on display in a glass case within historic library setting

Durham University Accredited by Ground-Breaking Dual-Career Scheme

Durham University is leading the way with supporting talented athletes in education in England, having been accredited by an innovative Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) initiative.
Maiden Castle Exterior

Christmas Wish Tree campaign supports charities in the local community

Our students and staff are helping to make Christmas wishes come true for local families, by donating hundreds of gifts and raising over £600 for local charities, through the annual Christmas Wish Tree campaign.
Staff and representatives from the charities posing with Christmas gifts donated to the appeal

WRIHW Newsletter 117 is out now!

The first Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing Newsletter (the first of this academic year) should have arrived in your inbox this morning!

Professor Brett Smith appointed to Qualitative Inquiry editorial board

Qualitative Inquiry is a prestigious journal that provides an interdisciplinary forum for qualitative methodology and related issues in the human sciences.
Student carrying out study with monitoring equipment

Dr Louise Creechan selected as 2022 New Generation Thinker – the UK’s most promising and exciting early career researchers

Every year, BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) hold a nationwide search for academics with new ideas that will resonate with a wider audience. These New Generation Thinkers represent some of the brightest scholars in the country and their research has the potential to redefine our understanding of an array of topics, from our history to the way we speak.
Louise Creechan - BBC New Generation Thinker

We're on the road to Net-Zero

The maintenance services teams are working hard across the University and Durham City to ensure that our buildings are safe, warm and powered, responding as quickly as possible to issues all over Durham. In doing so, the team are an essential part of every day life across the University.
Electric vehicles maintenance team 2024

Climate Change Risks of Cultural Heritage

[02/24] Professor David Toll gave a presentation as part of the International Online Training Workshop on Climate Change Risks of Cultural Heritage.
Programme for the Climate Change Risks of Cultural Heritage Workshop

Explore our July Community Newsletter

Want to know more about how we interact with our local community?
Dr Fiona Hill

University hosts oral history event on the Miners’ Strike

Durham University is hosting an open discussion on an important part of the North East’s history, the Miners’ Strike.
A group of people taking part in the Miners' Strike in County Durham

Durham Alumni Win University Challenge Christmas Special

Congratulations to our alumni team, Carla, Liz, Tracey, and Sophia, on winning the festive series of University Challenge!
University Challenge team 2024-25

Technician Highly Commended at leading HE Awards

We’re delighted to share the news that Technician, James Fox-Robinson has been highly commended in the Outstanding Technician of the Year category at the recent THE Awards.
Highly Commended THE Awards: Outstanding Technician of the Year