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Black History Month at Durham
Join us as we mark Black History Month this October with an exciting programme of events with the theme ‘Reclaiming Narratives’.
How we're enhancing social mobility
Explore how we're contributing to increasing social mobility and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff
Read our statement and answers to frequently asked questions.
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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UK Government minister praises ‘huge contribution’ of universities
A UK Government Cabinet Minister has praised the contribution universities make to the country’s success, at a first-of-its-kind conference.
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Nature Positive: We're Highly Commended in the International Green Gown Awards
Three University projects celebrate state-of-the-art equipment and facilities through AHRC CapCo funding
Driving inclusive growth in North East England
Ambitious new partnership to tackle offshore wind challenges
Abuse crisis in Catholic Church has led to drop in Mass attendance
Pioneering change to preserve the best of Durham
Health researchers welcome Finland’s UK Ambassador to Durham
We recently welcomed Finland’s Ambassador to the UK to Durham where he learned about our excellence in health research.
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Durham researchers awarded grant to help improve the resilience of roads in the Indian Himalayas affected by devastating monsoon rainfall
Sexual strangulation has become popular – but that doesn’t mean it’s wanted
New Durham University students officially welcomed at Matriculation
We’ve officially welcomed our new cohort of students during our annual Matriculation ceremonies held in Durham Cathedral.
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University apprentice success for T-level work placement students
Venture Lab team celebrates five years of nurturing innovation
Firebrand finally tells Katherine Parr’s story – and Jude Law is grippingly grotesque as Henry VIII
Firebrand starring Jude Law and Alicia Vikander tells the story of Katherine Parr and explores how she outlived her murderous husband, Henry VIII. But is it worth a watch? Professor Alec Ryrie, from our Department of Theology and Religion, gives his views on the new cinema release.
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Trump survived another apparent assassination attempt – but it won’t have the same positive effect on his polling
European Day of Languages: Will lesser spoken languages soon only be kept alive by AI technology?
Blue plaque honour for pioneering first female professor
Renowned archaeologist Professor Dame Rosemary Cramp has been honoured with a blue plaque at her former Durham City home.
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New accessible audio guide launches at the Oriental Museum
Explore October’s Community Newsletter
Upcoming events
ESRC Festival of Social Science event - ‘Autism, Neurodiversity & School Life’
At Home with Energy
High Standards
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Enhancing Biodiversity at Durham
Sustainability is central to our University Strategy, aiming for a net biodiversity gain by 2032. Our 2022-2023 Biodiversity Strategy enhances biodiversity across our 251-hectare Estate.
We have been Highly Commended for the Nature Positive category in the International Green Gown Awards 2024.