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Record 22 subjects in global top 100

A best-ever 22 of our subjects have been ranked among the top 100 in their field in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
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Alumni Fee Scholarship

Supporting Durham graduates looking to undertake a postgraduate degree.
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Durham Master's Bursaries

Supporting UK students from low and middle-income households with postgraduate study starting in 2026.
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Welcome to new alumni

Summer Congregation is just around the corner, but graduation isn't the end of your Durham journey. Find out how to connect with our global alumni network, access alumni benefits and careers support, and get involved with alumni community events.
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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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Durham alumnus Yuk Chi Chan receives British Council alumni award

Yuk Chi Chan (Law, College of St Hild and St Bede, 2016-2019), has been named the United States national winner for Business and Innovation at the prestigious British Council Study UK Alumni Awards, recognising his entrepreneurial leadership and impact on the global space sector.

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Could it be aliens? From Cheyava Falls on Mars to exoplanet K2 18b – here’s what scientists really think

What do scientists really think about signs of alien life? Professor Peter Vickers, Head of our Department of Philosophy, takes a look.
Global research
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Why safer spaces matter for young people’s physical activity

Professor Caroline Dodd-Reynolds of our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences explores what can be done to create environments in which young people feel safe to enjoy physical activity.
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Acclaimed actress Charlotte Riley reflects on her time at Durham

Charlotte Riley has enjoyed a distinguished acting career since she first discovered her love of performing at Durham University. She’s appeared in the hit TV series Peaky Blinders, starred alongside Tom Cruise in The Edge of Tomorrow and won critical acclaim for her breakout role as Cathy in a 2009 TV adaptation of Wuthering Heights. This summer she’ll star in the multi-Emmy-nominated show, Ted Lasso, alongside fellow Durham alum Nick Mohammed.
Alumni news
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The story of Pope Leo’s ‘landmark’ text on AI technology – by a member of its launch panel

Professor Anna Rowlands, in our Department of Theology and Religion/Centre for Catholic Studies, has helped Pope Leo XIV launch his first social encyclical focused on being human in a time of AI. Here she talks about the importance of Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity).
Global research
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Parents need better guidance on how to use baby carriers safely

New parents receive little guidance on how to use a baby sling or carrier safely, according to new research.
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Global pioneers and leaders to be honoured at Summer Congregation

We are to award honorary degrees to nine distinguished individuals, four of whom are alumni, during our Summer Congregation ceremonies, taking place from 1 to 8 July 2026 at Durham Cathedral.
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Improving care for women in prison living with severe mental illness

Women in the prison system often have complex mental health problems, frequently alongside long-term physical conditions, with women from racial minority backgrounds worst affected.

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Durham researchers reveal new clues about Greenland glacier melting

Researchers from our top-rated Geography Department have discovered new details about how meltwater drains through large cracks in the Greenland Ice Sheet, helping scientists better understand how glaciers respond to rising temperatures.
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New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy

We’re launching a new regional project designed to strengthen the future workforce for North East England’s growing low carbon and offshore wind industries.
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Unifresher 2027 Rankings

Durham has been recognised as the UK’s leading Russell Group university in the Unifresher 2027 Rankings, achieving the highest number of subject wins.

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Student vocal group Northern Lights A Cappella claims second place on the world stage

Northern Lights A Cappella is named second in the world, representing the UK for the fourth time in a row at the highest level of student a cappella.
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Fired up and victorious: Ten Durham sports teams shine at BUCS Big Wednesday

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.
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Better designed homes could cut three major child diseases by up to 44% – Tanzania trial

A major study has shown that small improvements in house design could help protect children in Africa from three deadly diseases. Professor Steve Lindsay from the Department of Biosciences talks us through the project.

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Should you embrace your inner stonemason? Why our constant desire for change needs a rethink

Professor Tom Yarrow and Dr Paolo Heywood of our Anthropology Department explore the virtues of preservation and maintenance in a society geared towards creativity and innovation.
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What a list of Black Death survivors reveals about the way people recovered from plague

Associate Professor Dr Alex Brown and Postdoctoral Research Associate Dr Grace Owen of our History Department explain what a newly discovered medieval document tells us about people who survived the Black Death - and how surprisingly quickly they returned to work after their terrible illness.
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UKRI Board visit highlights North East England universities collaborative impact on regional progress and national innovation

The five universities of North East England – Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside – have welcomed the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Board to the region.

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Reducing criminal reoffending among female ex-prisoners

New research involving one of our psychologists reveals more about what drives female prisoners to reoffend, and how this can be better prevented.
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Durham and Italy: Strengthening Cultural and Academic Collaboration

We welcomed Dr Francesco Bongarrà, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in London, and Mr Gabriele Magagnin, Italian Consul General (Manchester), to celebrate and strengthen our longstanding ties with Italy. We marked our strong international profile and our deep and enduring connections with Italian institutions, underpinned by close collaborations with the Italian Cultural Institute in London since 2015.
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Upcoming events

Postgraduate Open Day

Saturday 27 June 2026 - Saturday 27 June 2026
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
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Undergraduate Open Day

Saturday 27 June 2026 - Saturday 27 June 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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MG Car Display

Sunday 19 July 2026 - Sunday 19 July 2026
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Botanic Garden
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清閨澤華——黃金澤宜珍藏特展 Everyday Elegance: Daily Lives of Women in Late Qing China

Saturday 16 May 2026 - Sunday 20 September 2026
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
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From our Student Blogs:

Mexican Women in STEM: Finding our golden tickets in Durham

Jennifer and Natzayany are both British Council Women in STEM Scholars, they discuss how this represents the resilience and leadership of their respective journeys. The Women in STEM event on 11-12 June at Durham gathers over 70 scholars for the 25/26 academic year, who are studying across 12 different universities in the UK.

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Helping to make society safer for women and girls

Professor Clare McGlynn is a law professor whose work focuses on violence against women and girls, particularly online abuse and the legal regulation of pornography.

She warns that AI is turbocharging violence against women and girls and urgent action is needed.

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