For over a decade, Northern Lights A Cappella, our student‑run and award‑winning singing group, has been a standout part of our student performing arts community.

David Harper, Emeritus Professor of Palaeontology and former Principal of Van Mildert College, has been awarded the 2025 Lapworth Medal. This is the Palaeontological Association’s highest honour.

Ten Durham sports teams competed in the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Big Wednesday event this year, coming away with an outstanding set of results.

A new report has set out what foundations would be needed to install wind turbines off the coast of North East England.

Our Department of Computer Science has welcomed an exciting new arrival: Alan, a humanoid robot that will support a wide range of future research.

Current workplace frameworks are failing to reflect the realities of modern employment, leaving many people working multiple jobs without adequate protection, new research from Professor Jo McBride in our Business School finds.

To satisfy food cravings, as an antidote to poison or just as a snack – humans have been eating soil for millions of years. PhD candidate, Zander Simpson, has studied the long history of geophagy.

An internationally renowned expert from our Law School has given evidence to MPs on police cooperation between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland post-Brexit.

Carol Adams is an Emeritus Professor of Accounting in our Business School. She is a globally renowned expert in corporate accounting and sustainability reporting, focusing on its impact on business, society and the environment.

In our new ‘Spotlight on’ series, we’re highlighting how our researchers are leading their field and transforming lives. Professor Stephen Gorard, from our School of Education, is a pioneer in evidence-informed improvements to educational opportunities.

Asian Access is a new residential programme supporting Year 12 students of Asian heritage in the UK, aiming to boost their confidence in applying to Durham University.

Earlier this month a range of sports teams from our Colleges squared up against rivals from the University of York, coming away triumphant and retaining the Varsity cup for a second consecutive year.

We’ve been named in the top 50 of the world’s most international universities, by a newly published league table.

Professor Kieran Fernandes, Executive Dean of our Business School, explores the UK’s ambition to lead the G7 in AI adoption, arguing that success depends not on innovation alone, but on how effectively AI is embedded across businesses, public services and regions.

Everyone’s been in a debate when someone says: “You’re taking that out of context.” But what does it actually mean to understand something “in context”? Here Dr Paolo Heywood from our Department of Anthropology explores the use and abuse of the word 'context'.

The UK government’s recently published proposed education reforms include measures to improve teacher recruitment, student achievement and belonging at school. Education experts, including Professor Stephen Gorard from our School of Education, share their thoughts on the proposals.

We welcomed Mr Santiago Miralles Huete, Consul General of Spain in Edinburgh, for a visit that celebrated our long-standing connections with Spain, and its vibrant cultural and academic community.

We’re playing a key role in a new partnership to make five nationally significant archives linked to Hadrian’s Wall in northern England accessible to the public.

Nevrargenics, a Durham University spin-out company, has received the Bionow Project of the Year Award at the 2025 Bionow Annual Awards.