Students at our International Study Centre at Queens Campus, Stockton celebrated the first day of Durham Global Week by performing music and dance from around the world, creating global-themed art and an enjoying an international movie showcase.

Social media, AI and 'fake news' are among the many challenges facing journalism today. South College Principal, Professor Tim Luckhurst, who has a decades-long career in journalism, shares his views on journalism in a post-truth world ahead of an event at South College where expert panellists will discuss the issue.

During National Storytelling Week, we hear from Abir Hamdar, Professor in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures at Durham University, and also playwright and author of short stories.

Durham astrophysicists are working with three County Durham communities and arts charity, No More Nowt, to deliver ‘BIG BANG’ a free, summer fair for families – all about space. The event will take place on Saturday 29 June at TCR Hub in Barnard Castle.

Academics from our Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences have been working in collaboration with Sport England through Get Yourself Active (GYA), in order to launch the Moving Social Work programme.

Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien looks into how Durham makes an impact both locally and globally.

On 27 October, British daylight saving time ends and the clocks go back one hour at 2am. This means that each morning and evening will be darker. Stay safe when cycling, walking or running by following our for safe active travel.

We are delighted that Professor Edith Hall from our Department of Classics and Ancient History has been awarded the prestigious Classical Association Prize in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the promotion of Classics in the UK.

(Durham - 3 November 2021)  On 13 November 2021 Slagwerk Den Haag and the Residentie Orchestra will perform the world première of Richard Rijnvos' Afrique. 

Durham University Volunteering and Outreach (DUVO) has launched a new online platform, created to make it even easier for staff and students to volunteer with any of the 80+ projects currently in action.

The weekend of the 26th and 27th of November, saw the long-awaited return of the Angel of the North team racing event, held at Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club and hosted by Durham University Sailing Club and Newcastle Sailing Club. Storm Arwen revoked all possibilities of sailing last year, everyone was keen to make this year a massive success. Over 140 sailors from universities across the country took to the water on Saturday morning to commence the round-robin series of races.

Chi Onwurah MP is this year’s invited speaker to deliver the 2023 Gareth Roberts Lecture. The lecture is titled: ‘A Life in Science, Engineering and Politics’ and will take place in the Ph8 lecture theatre on 8 March 2023 at 4.30pm