See Durham’s history come alive like never before in celebration of the International World Heritage Day on April 18. There will be open tours and a medieval re-enactment at Durham Castle and at Palace Green Library there will be themed activities around the Lindisfarne Gospels - with your own, family friendly, crafty creations to take away. And you will have the opportunity to visit our World Heritage Site Visitor Centre.

Durham University Orchestral Society (DUOS) will be returning to Sage, Gateshead on Sunday 19 June for what promises to be a breath-taking evening of great symphonic music. The power of an 80 strong symphony orchestra made up of our talented student musicians, will bring the concert hall to life.

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Durham University Volunteering and Outreach Awards, presented at the annual celebration dinner, hosted by Trevelyan College. The evening showcased the positive impact the work of over 300 staff and student volunteers has on individuals, the Durham community and our partner organisations.

A warm welcome to Joyanne Chan, who joins the Institute for Medical Humanities as a Communications Intern.

On Thursday 13 February, the Energy and Sustainability team attended the annual County Durham Environment Awards.

A new study led by Dr Paddy Ross in our Psychology Department has shown that music can significantly influence emotion recognition in children.

Words from our Principle on the coronation of King Charles III

Dr Clare Mahon has been awarded a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship worth £1.7 M.

We’re proud to welcome Professor Jolyon Mitchell as the new Principal of St John’s College.

Fourteen of our 16 college bars have secured national safety accreditation.

Second hand clothing sale, 20 November, 14:30, TLC, room 117 �� Date: 20 November 2024 ⏰ Time: 14:30 - 17:00 �� Location: Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC), room TLC117

On 6 October 2023, Durham University welcomed back two distinguished alumni for a debate at the Durham Union Society. These were Sir Robert Buckland KC MP, formerly Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Wales, and Huw Merriman MP, the rail minister.