After Kathmandu was hit by the Gorkha Earthquake in April 2015, a team from Durham University’s UNESCO Chair on Archaeological Ethics and Practice in Cultural Heritage was invited by the Government of Nepal and UNESCO to assess damaged historic monuments.

At Durham we firmly believe that everyone should have fair and equal access to education and skills training. Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien explores what we're doing to break down the barriers that can prevent people from progressing into further education and employment.

Hot on the heels of recent sell-out runs across the country, Durham Revue our very own nationally renowned sketch comedy troupe, are bringing their hilarious new material to a home audience at Gala Durham this February - and they won’t be alone. They will be joined by Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning, The Cambridge Footlights, to present ‘ComedyFest!’

Professor Gavin Bridge from our Department of Geography is joined by Gisa Weszkalnys, Associate Professor of Anthropology at London School of Economics and Political Science, to give their thoughts on the announcement of the new Rosebank oil field 80 miles west of Shetland.

The Institute was delighted to host a gathering for IMH Fellows on July 2.

After a busy Epiphany term, we have still some exciting events coming up, and our latest issues of Transformations gives you a chance to catch up with some familiar faces in the IAS.

The Oriental Museum launches two exciting, new exhibitions this month, both will run from 1 October to May 2023.

Thank you to all of the staff and students who took the time to log their actions as part of the 'Nature Nurturers Challenge' on the My Greenspace app over the past three months.

Our region’s long and rich classical history is inspiring the next generation of classics students. North East England’s ancient structures and settlements including Hadrian’s Wall have inspired many through the ages.  

To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023 we invited girls from local schools to visit the Physics Department, to take part in a range of activities and to raise awareness about the important role female scientists play in Physics research.

After 22 years of dedicated service as voluntary head coaches for Durham University’s Track Sprint teams, Max and Julie Coleby have officially retired from coaching Durham University Athletics and Cross Country (DUAXC).

Professor Julian Horton’s new book entitled “Robert Schumann: Piano Concerto” has been published by Cambridge University Press. Offering a concise introduction to one of the most important and influential piano concertos in the history of Western music, this handbook provides an example of the productive interaction of music history, music theory and music analysis.