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New role will see Durham expert guiding the field of Health Psychology
We’re celebrating the news that Professor Fuschia Sirois from our Department of Psychology has been appointed as joint Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Health Psychology, a journal of the British Psychological Society.
Looking Closer: Understanding forcible displacement across the world
We've partnered with Nostos Homes, a UK based charity building modular homes for forcibly displaced families across the world, to develop a data-driven report that analyses patterns of forcible displacement following a natural disaster.
Professor Shaun Pattinson launches new book reflecting on the law applying to biomedicine
New book entitled ‘Law at the Frontiers of Biomedicine’ by Professor Shaun Pattinson from our Law School presents an innovative legal theory and applies it to future developments in biomedicine.
Festive Fun at Collingwood College
To celebrate the start of the festive season, pupils from three North East Primary schools have recorded their own Christmas single in the state-of-the-art recording studio at Durham University’s Collingwood College.
Durham climate expert chosen for prestigious panel
A Durham University expert on climate change has been appointed to the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC).
First Uni Bar in the UK to be SAVI Accredited
Durham’s South College bar has become the first university bar in the country to achieve the 5* Licensing SAVI (Security and Vulnerability Initiative) accreditation. Safety is a top priority at Durham and the Licensing SAVI accreditation, gives an extra layer of reassurance, helping students to feel safe in college bars.
Durham joins Nature Positive Universities Alliance
We are delighted to join the Nature Positive Universities Alliance as a founding member.
Congratulations to all our graduating students
We are looking forward to an exciting two days of Winter Congregation ceremonies in Durham Cathedral for our graduates.
A total of six ceremonies will take place on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 January 2023. Students from 120 countries will graduate in the magnificent setting of Durham Cathedral, in the company of their families and friends.
Scientists decrypt the ‘mechanical code’ of DNA
Our highly-rated Department of Biosciences has helped to decipher the mechanical code of DNA.
What we achieve together
Professor Karen O'Brien, our Vice-Chancellor, shares her thoughts on the results of the BiGGAR Report.
Professor Sue Black named on new Diversity Power List
We’re thrilled to announce that Professor Sue Black OBE has been recognised in a brand-new Diversity Power List, honouring 50 of the UK’s most inclusive and inspirational people.
Students Welcome Whitburn Church of England Academy for Assembly Rooms Tour
A team of Durham students were delighted to welcome pupils from Whitburn Church of England Academy to the Assembly Rooms ahead of their school production of The Addams Family.