A scientist from our Department of Biosciences along with colleagues in Stockholm University, Uppsala University, University of Grenada and University of Seville, have solved the mystery of the supergene that causes efficient cross-pollination in flowers.

We are delighted that Professor David Lawton from our Department of English Studies has been awarded the British Academy's Sir Israel Gollancz Prize for 2022.

Durham University will be bringing history to life and lighting up the North East in a new exhibition.

A pioneering scientist from our Department of Biosciences along with colleagues from University of Florida, USA, Centre for the Synthesis and Analysis of Biodiversity (CESAB), France, and Massey University, New Zealand have found that brightly and uniquely coloured songbirds are in greater danger of extinction and are more likely to be traded as pets.

Ancient dung has helped provide archaeologists with the earliest evidence of animals being farmed for food.

Our Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, Professor Antony Long, has announced his intention to retire.

As one of the UK’s leading sports Universities, we were delighted to host the start of Stage 3 of the UK’s most prestigious cycle race, the AJ Bell Tour of Britain, this week.

We are recognising the fantastic achievement of our Chaplaincy Network which has been successful in its application to join the Inter Faith Network for the UK.

The set up and culture of music festivals can create dangerous spaces where sexual violence and harassment can be perpetrated.

A Durham graduate has been awarded a Kennedy Scholarship to undertake the Master of Public Policy programme at Harvard University later this year.

Celebrate Science returns this October half-term, Tuesday 25 October to Thursday 27 October 2022 10.00am – 4.00pm. This event will bring three fun-packed and fascinating days of free activities, workshops, experiments, and lectures celebrating science.

Maiden Castle Sports and Wellbeing Park, is preparing to welcome England Hockey as they host the Women’s Euro Hockey Qualifiers hockey tournament in Durham this month. This is the first time an international hockey tournament has taken place in Durham and we are delighted to be a partner in the event.