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Now that you have completed your studies you are part of a global and lifelong network of over 230,000 Durham graduates.

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You can enjoy a wide range of continued support and benefits, and we’ll help you to stay connected to what’s happening in your local community or at Durham, wherever you are in the world. Simply keep your details updated and we can support you, wherever your next adventure may take you. 

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Whether you’re looking for careers and networking advice, further study, personal development or, just for fun, we have a range of exclusive alumni benefits.
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We're a thriving global and inclusive community of over 200,000. Our common bond is our lifetime relationship with Durham and each other.
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There are lots of ways for you to support your community. It’s an excellent way to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and network with fellow graduates.
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When you make a gift, you help keep Durham at the forefront of education, research, and student experience.
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I fully believe that inspiring people to do outstanding things here at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Make your relationship with Durham a lifelong one. Stay connected, stay engaged with each other and with us, and help us all to be the best we can be.
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Continuing our commitment to sustainable development, globally and locally

The 2026 QS World University Rankings for Sustainability place Durham 24th out of 2,001 universities assessed across the globe - reaffirming our position among the world’s leading universities for sustainability.

Alumni news
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We partner with Lumiere as it lights up the Durham skies

Lumiere returned to Durham for the final time, lighting up the city to become an illuminated art gallery for three November nights. 120,000 visitors enjoyed light installation artworks from international and UK artists, with major new commissions, premieres, and community collaborations, including artworks on our campus. Three installations were hosted by the University at Lumiere 2025, with unique light art at Palace Green, the Waterside Building and South Bailey.
Business and Partnerships
Elysium Garden at Durham Cathedral for Lumiere 2025

COP30: Meet our delegates

Durham is home to world-leading research that helps to address the challenges of an ever-changing and complex world – and inspires the next generation of problem-solvers. 
Global research
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Shaid Mahmood appointed to national access and participation role

Dr Shaid Mahmood, our Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion), has been appointed to the Government’s Higher Education Access and Participation Task and Finish Group.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Dr Shaid Mahmood

Expertise informs Parliamentary report on space

Our research has informed a new Parliamentary report on how the UK can strengthen its position in the global space sector.
Research news
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New Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow in Investigative Journalism announced

Nandhini Srinivasan has been awarded the 2026 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism.
Durham news
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Durham alumni feature in The Celebrity Traitors

Two Durham graduates have taken part in the BBC’s The Celebrity Traitors, the latest instalment of the award-winning reality series filmed in the Scottish Highlands.
Alumni news
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New Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow in Investigative Journalism announced

Nandhini Srinivasan has been awarded the 2026 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism.

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Mercury Prize fringe comes to Collingwood College’s world class facility

Collingwood's Mark Hillery Music Studios hosted the only university event as part of the official fringe for the Mercury Prize Awards. The event was a sold-out workshop on songwriting and production held on Sunday 12 October.
Students attending Mercury fringe event at Collingwood

From selection to studio: how our University Challenge team was built

A student team from Durham competed in the 55th series of seminal BBC Two quiz show University Challenge.

Hitting a home run for baseball and softball at Durham

Our student baseball and softball club recorded their most successful season this past academic year. We catch up with the club’s outgoing President, Jaryd Mercer, to find out more.

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Renowned conductor Tim Burke named as Principal Conductor of our Choral Society

Newcastle-based conductor and composer, Tim Burke, takes the reigns of our Choral Society (DUCS) following the retirement of John Forsyth MBE.

Beyond the runway: flagship student charity fashion show invites alumni to reconnect

Durham University Charity Fashion Show returns for its 43rd year with a renewed focus on alumni engagement, philanthropy, and community.

Upcoming events

Alumni UK Networking Reception - Frankfurt

Monday 8 December 2025 - Monday 8 December 2025
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Freshfields (PartG mbB), Four Frankfurt, Tower 1, 29th Floor, Große Gallusstraße 14, 60315 Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt

Official launch of Durham University Rugby Club's 1875 Society, and BUCS Super Rugby match in London

Friday 12 December 2025 - Friday 12 December 2025
5:30 PM to 11:55 PM
Rosslyn Park Rugby Club

Convocation: Panel Discussion and Annual Review of 2025

Monday 23 February 2026 - Monday 23 February 2026
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Durham University Business School, The Waterside Building, Riverside Place, Durham DH1 1SL
Waterside building
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University student
Everything I have learnt at Durham stays with me and continues to inspire me. I am constantly taking cues from my experience at Durham to navigate my current decisions.
Megha Bengani
Law LLB, Trevelyan College, 2018

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  • My Durham story

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About Us

Durham is a university like no other. We have more than 200,000 alumni, all proud of their Durham experience, and all keen to stay in touch. 

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World Top 100 QS World University Rankings 2026
3rd in the UK The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
21 Subjects in the World Top 50 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Over 330 undergraduate and postgraduate courses

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