Durham University Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien, gave evidence at the UK Parliament’s Education Select Committee on Tuesday 19 March 2024.

Students and community volunteers will spring into action to help celebrate the spectacular Indian festival of Diwali at the Oriental Museum on Saturday 2 November, 6 – 8pm.

On the announcement of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021, we would like to congratulate and celebrate the achievements of the following alumni who are honourees in this year’s list.

Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien shares news with a global impact.

From novice to the national stage - DUBC's Tash Morrice is a testimony to the Development Programme here at Durham. Tash has soared through the boat club and progressed in many ways, maintaining executive positions whilst racing her way through crew boats; from BUCS silver medals to competing at Women's Henley in the Champ Pair - Morrice will be representing DUBC on the world podium in Italy later this month.

We’re celebrating the news that Professor Deborah Riby from our Department of Psychology, and Associate Professor Nadia Siddiqui from our School of Education, have both been elected to Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences, in recognition of excellence in their respective fields, and their wider contributions to the social sciences for public benefit.

January 2024 marks a big change for the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences as Professor Martin Roderick ends his five year term as Head of Department.   

UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards 2024 'Sustainable Institution of the Year' finalists!

We are pleased to announce Neil Scott as our new Chief Financial Officer.

On the announcement of The King’s New Year Honours List 2024, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and celebrate the fantastic achievements of the alumni, staff, students and friends who have been honoured.

The 8th of March is International Women’s Day – a day to honour women's social, economic, cultural and political achievements, and highlight the work that still needs to be done to accelerate gender equality. 

A project based at our St John’s College is launching a new five-year strategy, which includes a global research and engagement network, cross-denominational outreach, and an expanded programme of conferences and grant opportunities.