The strategic leadership insights of our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O’Brien, have opened two recent key higher education sector reports, published by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI).

The Department of Computer Science has been awarded the Athena SWAN Silver Award from Advance HE (Athena SWAN Charter), the national body that promotes equality in the higher education sector.

A new material which enables the creation of net zero asphalt has been used in a road resurfacing scheme in County Durham – and it’s a UK first.

Durham asking the big questions across the world.

Researchers in our Physics Department will receive funding for the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Fusion Power from the UK’s biggest-ever investment in engineering and physical sciences doctoral skills.

We’ve joined a pioneering new three-year pilot to monitor the UK’s hedgehogs and try to reverse the fall in their numbers.

Sixth form pupils from schools across the North of England were given a taste of university life at Durham via the Elephant Group Spring Conference.

Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien welcomes the North East England devolution deal and reflects on our role in the region

An ingenious new camera collar has offered researchers from our Anthropology department an unprecedented glimpse into the secret lives of wild baboons in South Africa.

Durham University Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien, gave evidence at the UK Parliament’s Education Select Committee on Tuesday 19 March 2024.

Durham University was the venue for an historic transfer of powers and money to North East England.

The Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England officially launched today at the Voice 21 Speaking Summit.