We’re a world-leading university and proudly part of North East England. In the second of a two-part review of 2023, discover more of our highlights from the past 12 months.

Durham University have been awarded the Hedgehog Friendly Campus platinum award!

Dr James Weeks’ vocal ensemble work Primo Libro has been recorded by the New York-based Ekmeles and released on New Focus Recordings in February 2024.

Our talented students launch a varied programme of music, theatre and Christmas cheer this week, with an exciting choice of seasonal performances for everyone to enjoy, taking place at venues across the city.

David Millar, a third-year engineering student and social media ambassador, delivered an impressive performance on the popular TV game show Countdown, scoring 89 points.

Durham Global Week 2025 will take place from Saturday 1 – Sunday 9 March. The theme for this year’s Global Week is ‘Culture – Community – Connect’ and the university warmly invites all staff, students, and members of the wider community to join in the wide range of activities taking place to recognise, celebrate and learn from the international, multilingual, and multicultural diversity that defines us as a global university.

Following the publication of the UK Government plans for "Powering-up Britain", we analyse the five strategic measures designed to enhance the UK's energy security, seize the economic opportunities of the transition, and deliver the UK's net zero commitments.

Come along and say 'hi' and collect a free houseplant, reusable DU coffee cup or bike accessory.

We are delighted to announce that a vacancy has opened in the Discovery Research Platform Operations Team for a new Events and Fellowship Coordinator.

Durham Law School graduate Sir Robert Buckland KC MP returned to Durham on 18 November for a Durham Union Society debate on prison rehabilitation. Sir Robert was Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary and Durham’s first graduate to become a law officer. He received the Dean’s Award from Durham Law School and was joined by then Dean, Professor Thom Brooks. During the event and afterwards, Sir Robert spoke of his time in government and of his many happy memories at Durham University.

We are ranked 6th in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. 

We’re helping out a local school that has had to temporarily close some of its facilities.