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Single-person meeting pod opening.

A new single-person meeting pod was opened for use in the Ogden Centre West (OCW) building.
Single-person meeting pod opening.

The My Greenspace July staff winners are... Vicky G, Susie G and Natalie C!

You've all been making the most of the sunshine this month and have been busy logging your positive actions to earn points and win prizes! Congratulations to our staff winners who have all earned £20 each to spend at a range of retailers.
The My Greenspace July staff winners are...

Working together for our county

We’re proud to be working together with partners for the good of our city, county and region – communities we’ve been part of for nearly 200 years. One key partner is our local authority, Durham County Council, and now we’ve committed to strengthening our already successful partnership.
Durham County Council Chief Executive John Hewitt and Durham University Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien seated at a table, signing the refreshed Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations

Explore our June Community Newsletter

Want to know more about how we interact with our local community?
Botanic Garden

Durham Global Week 2024 Programme announced

We are delighted to announce the Programme of events for this year’s Durham Global Week, a celebration of the university's international impact, through our students, staff and connections Durham Global Week will take place from February 24 to March 3, 2024 and include over 30 events for staff, students, our the local and international communities and to enjoy.
Durham Global Week news, tapestry showing image of Lunar new year Dragon parade

Taking care of our community

Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien explores how we can all contribute to our community's success.
Profile picture of Professor Karen OBrien Vice Chancellor of Durham University

Durham law expert appointed chair of UK ethics working group

Professor Emma Cave, from Durham Law School, has been appointed to a working group set up by the UK’s foremost bioethics body, which will advise government on the ethics and regulation of research using stem cell based human embryo models.
Emma Cave pictured against a blue banner

Campaign launched to reassure students on accommodation

We’re reassuring students that there is enough student housing to meet anticipated demand in Durham for the next academic year, and we’re supporting them to take their time in choosing accommodation.
A group of four female students walk down a cobbled Durham street

Bringing festive cheer across the City

Our staff and students have found a variety of Covid-secure ways to support our local community during this festive period.
Staff standing next to a Christmas tree with presents underneath. On the right are Christmas crafts made by our students.

Dr Harries speaks at British Society for Geomorphology Annual Conference

[09/24] Dr Harries spoke at British Society for Geomorphology conference on catastrophic sediment transport
Rio Teno in Chile following a major flood. The river is wide and full of sediment

Tutor for Ukraine

Durham student Alexandra Hart is leading a growing network of volunteer tutors supporting Ukrainian children with English language learning.
The Tutor for Ukraine project leader talking to two students at the Freshers' Fair

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 

We are ranked 8th in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. 
A smiling student in a library, with text overlay reading