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Nature Positive: We're Highly Commended in the International Green Gown Awards
We're delighted to announce that our project entitled 'Enhancing Biodiversity at Durham' has been Highly Commended for the Nature Positive category in the International Green Gown Awards 2024. Ian Armstrong, Biodiversity Manager in our Estates and Facilities Directorate, explains more about the project and how it supports our sustainability strategy.
Acting Vice Chancellor reflects on this year and the Christmas festivities on offer before the end of term
Acting Vice Chancellor, Antony Long, runs through the different entertainment available ahead of the festive period and looks back on some of our achievements this year.
Durham Film Festival is back, and it's bigger and better
Durham Film Festival is back for 2024 with events across the city next week, offering entertainment for all and a platform for student filmmakers.
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Balbir Singh Dance Company presentation workshop Durham University World Parkinsons Day Event
Join the company as it brings together Indian dance and music to present a short performance.
See how the body can be used to tell stories about Indian gods from intricate footwork and rhythmic patterns to hand gestures, mime and expression.
Durham’s Vice-Chancellor gives evidence at Education Committee
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.
Join the Diwali celebrations at the Oriental Museum
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.
Queen's Birthday Honours 2021
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.
Local values, global impact
Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien shares news with a global impact.
Athlete Spotlight: Tash Morrice of DUBC
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.
Fellowship honour for two leading academics
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.
A thank you to Professor Martin Roderick as he ends his term as Head of Department.
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.