Durham graduate Rosemary Coogan becomes UK's newest astronaut
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Financial support for postgraduate study
We have a range of financial support available for eligible home fee paying students commencing postgraduate study this September. This includes our new scholarships, the Postgraduate Student Support Scholarship and Dean’s Scholarship.
Welcome to all new alumni!
The good news is that your journey with Durham isn't over.
Every student who finishes studying at university then becomes a member of our alumni community.
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Research Impact at Durham
We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.
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Scientists explain why some exoplanets are spiralling towards their stars
In a new study, our pioneering scientists think they have solved a mystery about exoplanets (planets outside our solar system) that are getting closer and closer to the stars they orbit around.
Experts urge action as research reveals extent of sewage pollution in major UK river
International Dance Day: Looking at literature’s relationship to dance in 19th and 20th century modernism
Shadow Education Secretary praises Durham for widening access
Achievements of Durham students recognised in national campaign
Durham undergraduate named in England Student rugby squad
Exploring Shakespeare through the art of dance
Star bars show galaxies evolved faster than previously thought
Our astronomers have looked back more than ten billion years in time to find that the Universe’s early galaxies developed much faster than scientists previously thought.
Two Durham researchers elected to Academia Europaea
New geological map reveals secrets of Greenland's icy interior
Alumnus George Rexstrew stars in new supernatural-comedy Netflix series
‘Dead Boy Detectives’ launched on Thursday 25 April on Netflix with George Rexstrew in a starring role.
Second UK triumph for Northern Lights
Elephant Group Spring Conference inspires pupils to achieve
Chancellor Fiona Hill on navigating a world in turmoil
Our Chancellor, Fiona Hill, has shared her experience of, and advice for, navigating ‘a world in turmoil’ at a prestigious annual lecture.
Peter Higgs’ famous particle discovery is now at the heart of strategies to unlock the secrets of the universe
How medieval chroniclers interpreted solar eclipses and other celestial events
Things to do this Spring and Summer
Our new ‘Things To Do’ Guide listing free, family-friendly events, activities and exhibitions taking place across University visitor attractions this Spring and Summer season is now available.
Flying the flag for the North East of England
How we’re supporting North East England - part two
Upcoming events
Durham-ECLS-EALSC Summer Academy for Global China: Law, Governance & Culture
Voices: contemporary art and craft from the Middle East and North Africa
Durham Islamic Finance Summer School 2024
Launch event for Alice Dalí AR: A Rabbit Hole Awaits
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