Our Brain Body and Behaviour Academy, along with Artists and Researchers from Sunderland University and James Cook University Hospital are currently evaluating the impact of a garden designed to speed the recovery of critical care patients.

You may have noticed that the DU Grounds Maintenance Team have been busy again, this time creating mini wetlands areas in the Botanic Gardens with the aim of further supporting biodiversity across campus.

Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Durham University and in the city itself.

Work has started on conserving and improving the oldest standing building in Durham City – the 11th century Norman Chapel inside Durham Castle.

BUCS 4's and 8's Head once again treated the North East to two divisions of high quality racing attended by universities from all around the country. Following record breaking success at last year's BUCS head, Team Durham were lucky to receive not one, but two race reports for both the men's and women's squad at Durham University Boat Club. Read on for a full review of the weekend, from both the men's and women's squad.

We were delighted to attend the UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards Ceremony at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on 13 November 2024 as we reached the finals in two categories including Creating Impact and Sustainability Institution of the Year.

Announcing a collection of articles on interdisciplinary entanglements in the medical humanities in The Lancet.

New report by the NHSA in collaboration with Durham University and other North East Academics reveals widening inequalities for children in the North of England cost billions, increase poverty and cost children’s lives

We are delighted to welcome Professor Mark Stoutenberg who joined us in the new year as of Head of Department for Sport and Exercise Sciences.

We had a catch up with Dr Laura Morgenstern who recently joined our department of Computer Science.

[07/24] Dr Ruszczyk of The Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR) speaks at the 122nd AGM of the British Academy

With Christmas just around the corner, we invite you to join in the festivities with our Student Performing Arts.