Durham Arctic Society are a student-led organisation dedicated to the promotion of interdisciplinary undergraduate engagement in arctic studies and research with a focus on climate change and sustainability.

Professor Carlene Firmin, MBE, delivered her inaugural lecture in style with over 2500 participants registering to watch online.

We have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Creating Impact category award in this year's UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards for our project entitled 93 to 19 – The Odorbac Initiative. Lisa Blundell, Senior Housekeeping, Cleaning and General Services Manager in our Accommodation and Commercial Services, explains more about the project and how it supports our sustainability strategy.

The strategic leadership insights of our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O’Brien, have opened two recent key higher education sector reports, published by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI).

On Friday 4th October 2024 a blue plaque was unveiled at 12, Church Street, Durham to recognise Professor Dame Rosemary Cramp.

[10/24] Professor David Toll has been awarded the Telford Premium Prize from the Institution of Civil Engineers for his co-authored paper “Heritage building information modelling: a case study of Kasthamandap, Nepal”.

Aaron Baker was an internationally recognised scholar specialising in the area of employment law.

Members of the Energy and Sustainability team met with counterparts from other UK universities and colleges at the EAUC Community of Transport conference at the University of Nottingham.

Our very own Strength and Conditioning Coach Jon Boyle ventured down south earlier this month, to support the Women's GB Squad in their preparation for Portugal.

So far, our My Greenspace users have collectively saved 4,337 kg of food from going to waste, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve valuable resources.

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Will Lo as the new Director for our Intercultural Communication and Education (ICE) programme who also serves as the Deputy Director of Research in the School.

The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Every year, hundreds of thousands of nature lovers take part, helping to build a picture of how garden birds are faring.