We're delighted to announce that our project entitled 'Enhancing Biodiversity at Durham' has been Highly Commended for the Nature Positive category in the International Green Gown Awards 2024. Ian Armstrong, Biodiversity Manager in our Estates and Facilities Directorate, explains more about the project and how it supports our sustainability strategy.

A number of project teams across the University were successful in securing awards from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Capability for Collections Fund (CapCo), part of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) World Class Laboratories Funding.

As a global University and proudly part of North East England, we’re working with partners to improve life chances and promote prosperity, locally and nationally. As we begin a new academic year, here are some of the ways we’re making a positive impact in our communities: economically, socially and culturally.

We’re taking on some of the offshore wind industry’s toughest challenges by joining forces with the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.

A third of Catholics who previously went to Mass have reduced their attendance or stopped going altogether as a result of the child sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church.

We are pioneering innovation and partnership and driving efficiencies in order to preserve and enhance what makes Durham a university like no other.