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Festive spirit shines in student performances across the City

With the winter break approaching, we’re excited to invite you to embrace the festive spirit with our Student Performing Arts.
Music sheet, star and tree branch

Appointment of new Executive Dean for Science Faculty

Professor Clive Roberts has been appointed as our new Executive Dean (Science).
A head and shoulders image of Professor Clive Roberts

Donald Trump’s approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board

Dr Bleddyn Bowen from the School of Government and International Affairs and Dr P.J. Blount from the Durham Law School predict what's in store for US space travel in Donald Trump's second presidency.
Light glows behind earth

Rita Ueda Awarded the Azrieli Canadian Music Prize

Rita Ueda (PhD research student in composition) has been awarded the 2022 Azrieli Music Prize for Canadian Music with a portfolio that includes as the spring blossoms awaken through the snow for intercultural orchestra, supervised by Prof. Richard Rijnvos and Dr James Weeks.
Rita Ueda is awarded prize

New Assistant Professor appointed, Dr Katie Di-Sebastiano

The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences is delighted to welcome Dr Katie Di-Sebastiano as Assistant Professor.
Welcome note Dr Katie Di-Sebastiano

Christmas energy saving tips

Help us to beat the baseload and reduce our energy consumption this Christmas.
Christmas energy saving tips Dec 2024

Highlights of Tuesday 7 March Durham Global Week events at Queens Campus, Stockton

Students at our International Study Centre at Queens Campus, Stockton celebrated the second day of Durham Global Week by preparing and tasting food from around the world and enjoying an Arabian guitar performance.
A group of international students playing African drums

Professor Richard Goldberg interviewed by Daily Telegraph on COVID-19 vaccine claims assessments carried out under Vaccine Damage Payments Scheme

On Monday 17 March 2025, the Daily Telegraph published an article on the Vaccine Damage Payments Scheme (VDPS), featuring Professor Richard Goldberg.
Covid event picture

Discover our students' performances across the North East this March

In March, our talented students will bring music to North East audiences, performing at iconic venues and working alongside accomplished professional ensembles.

Ian Ritchey appointed Honorary Professor at Durham University

DEI is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Ritchey as Honorary Professor in the Department of Engineering in association with Durham Energy Institute. Ian was formerly Group Chief Engineer at Rolls-Royce, and has a distinguished track record and extensive network of contacts in the Aerospace, Defence, Marine and Energy sectors. He is currently a Non-Executive Director at Tekmar Group, and an advisor to several engineering and technology businesses.
Image of Ian Ritchey

New ‘Conversations about Arts, Humanities and Health’ Podcast with Professor Angela Woods

The most recent instalment of the University of Kent’s Medical Humanities Network podcast, ‘Conversations about Arts, Humanities and Health’, proudly features our Institute’s Director and Hearing the Voice Co-Director, Professor Angela Woods.
Professor Angela Woods

Wildflower plant sale, Botanic Gardens, Durham University

Spring is here and it's the perfect time to transform your lawns into wildlife havens by taking part in No Mow May. You can also support biodiversity by planting wildflowers in your garden boarders or planters.
Plant sale, Botanic Gardens, April 2025