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In the Shadow of the Mine: Professor Ray Hudson on the 40th anniversary of the UK miners’ strikes

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the UK miners’ strikes of the 1980s.
A profile picture of Professor Ray Hudson and the cover of his book 'In the Shadow of the Mine'

International Student Testimonials

Two international post-graduate students reflect on their time at Durham University so far.
Female student with brown hair, standing in front of cathedral.

Community events with a big impact

Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien shares some events taking place in Durham this spring.
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Justice Brian Preston Awarded Officer of the Order of Australia

Justice Brian Preston has been awarded as an Officer of the Order of Australia – the second highest level award in the General Division of the Order of Australia.
Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court, New South Wales, Australia

New publication edited by two Honorary Fellows (Margaret Harvey and Lynda Rollason)

New publication by two History Honorary Fellows, Margaret Harvey and Lynda Rollason
Durham Cathedral

Spotlight on… Eco DU

'EcoDU is a student environmental justice society, run by Durham undergraduate and postgraduate students!
Spotlight on… Eco DU

Durham Engineer named in the prestigious Northern Power Women – Future List

Dr Beth Barnes from our top-rated Engineering department has recently been named in the 2024 Northern Power Women – Future List.
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Durham joins alliance to enhance planetary health

We have joined the Planetary Health Alliance (PHA), reaffirming our institution’s commitment to understanding and addressing global environmental change and its health impacts.
A glass globe of the planet Earth surrounded by green grass

Professor Louise Amoore named British Academy Fellow

We are thrilled Professor Louise Amoore from our Department of Geography has become a newly elected Fellow of The British Academy.
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New Zealand reporter Pete McKenzie announced as 2025 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow

Pete McKenzie has been awarded the 2025 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism.
Pete McKenzie smiling at the camera

Why we should abandon the concept of the ‘climate refugee’

Dr Andrew Baldwin, from our Department of Geography, argues that we should abandon the concept of the 'climate refugee'.
Climate refugee concept

Partnering with the Foundation of Light to benefit communities

We’ve partnered with the Foundation of Light charity to work together on initiatives aimed at improving communities across North East England.
A group of university and charity representatives stood behind a table smiling