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Durham Global Gateway Series 23-27 November

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Global Futures Summer School

Get a taste of university life with a ten-day residential where you'll explore Durham, engage in subject taster sessions, and experience collegiate life first-hand, all while developing the skills and confidence for academic study in the UK.
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A top UK University

We are ranked in the top ten across all three major UK league tables. In the latest 2027 UK league tables, we rank sixth across The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, Guardian University Guide and Complete University Guide.
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Durham University at COP31

Find out more about our 13 delegates to COP31 in Anatalya, Turkiye and how they are contributing their expertise to answer some of the most pressing climate questions facing the world.
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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 expertise informing global climate policy at COP31

From melting polar ice to climate law and AI, Durham researchers are contributing their expertise to crucial global sustainability discussions at the UN Conference of the Parties, COP31.

Global research
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Rediscovered choral work receives European premiere

A major choral work written by Durham alumnus George Loughlin as part of his Doctor of Music studies has received its European premiere in the UK, nearly 80 years after it was composed.
Alumni news
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Science Minister launches £12.2m health technology hub

The Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, Chris McDonald MP, has launched a new £12.2m health technology hub that brings together Durham and Sunderland universities, businesses, and public services.
Global research
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Durham astronomer Professor Morabito helps create groundbreaking map of the radio universe

Professor Leah Morabito from our top-rated Physics Department has played a key role in an international project that has produced the sharpest and most detailed image yet of the low-frequency radio sky.
Research news
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Age may influence links between psychedelic use and mental health

Age could play an important role in how psychedelic use relates to mental health, according to new research from our Department of Psychology.
Research news
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Classics professor’s biography of Alexander the Great wins 'world’s leading non-fiction prize'

Professor Edmund Richardson has won the prestigious Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction for his biography of Alexander the Great.
Global research
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Medieval monks were early ecologists and left a wealth of knowledge for later generations of gardeners

A poetic horticultural book by a 9th century monk is still inspiring today’s gardeners. Professor Giles Gasper, in our Department of History, explains the important influence medieval monks had on ecology, growing plants for food and medicine, and keeping livestock.
Research news
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Record number of new books celebrated by Classics and Ancient History

Eleven new publications showcase the exceptional breadth of research undertaken by academics in Durham’s Department of Classics and Ancient History.

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Ancient insect-eating diets offer new insights into sustainable food systems

A new research from Professor Lisa-Marie Shillito in our Archaeology Department is highlighting how insects have been part of human diets for thousands of years despite seeming unusual to many people.
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Professor Francis Watson awarded prestigious British Academy medal

Professor Francis Watson from our Department of Theology and Religion has been awarded a prestigious medal by the British Academy in recognition of his research into the New Testament and early Christianity.
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Alumna Tori Longdon on returning to Durham and why building a ‘museum of failures’ has been part of her journey to success

Conductor, workshop leader and Josephine Butler alumna Tori Longdon (English Literature, Josephine Butler College, 2009–2012) returns to Durham this November to join students, staff and alumni for a special celebration marking 20 years of Josephine Butler College.

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Durham MSc International Business ranked second in the world

Our MSc International Business has been ranked second globally, first in the UK and first in Europe in the QS International Trade Rankings 2027.
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New online C++ course supports development of high-performance computing skills

Researchers and software engineers from our Computer Science Department and Advanced Research Computing (ARC) have created a new online course to help postgraduate students and research professionals develop their programming skills.
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Migraine remedies are everywhere on social media, but the evidence needs a closer look

Helping to debunk some myths about migraines, neuroscientist Professor Amanda Ellison talks about everything from caffeine, cold spoons to chips.

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‘Terror of kings’: why the 1066 appearance of Halley’s Comet terrified the medieval world

The appearance of Halley’s Comet in 1066, as captured in the Bayeux Tapestry, was seen as a sign of impending change. Giles Gasper, Professor in High Medieval History, Department of History, and Brian Tanner, Emeritus Professor in the Department of Physics, tell us more about the ‘terror of kings’.
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The little‑known 14th century battle that has shaped English, Scottish and French relations

Dr Alex Brown from our Department of History and our Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies delves into the history of a little-known battle that had a huge influence on English, Scottish and French relations.
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Durham University Business School and BITSoM sign new international partnership agreement

Durham University Business School has signed a three-year agreement with India's BITS School of Management (BITSoM) to strengthen academic links and explore opportunities for joint research, teaching and international exchange.

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University of Bergen visit explores closer research collaboration with Durham

Our growing partnership with the University of Bergen is creating new opportunities for research, education, and international collaboration between the UK and Norway.
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Global labour market challenges take centre stage at Durham

How can international organisations, researchers and policymakers respond to the changing world of work?
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Upcoming events

Progress to Postgrad

Wednesday 11 November 2026 - Wednesday 11 November 2026
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Teaching and Learning Centre, Durham University
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Breaking the Mould: Japanese Ceramics from the Hyatt King Collection

Friday 2 October 2026 - Tuesday 1 June 2027
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Oriental Museum
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Durham University COP31 Side Event Watch Party

Friday 13 November 2026 - Friday 13 November 2026
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Room 406, Calman Learning Centre
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Diwali

Saturday 14 November 2026 - Saturday 14 November 2026
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Oriental Museum
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From our Student Blogs:

What I got out of the Business, Finance and Consulting Careers Fair

Angelina, a third-year Business and Management student, shares how attending a careers fair helped her gain industry insights, build her professional network and feel more prepared for future applications.

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At the forefront of international energy and climate research - Professor Simone Abram

Our researchers are leading on international energy and climate research – from monitoring vulnerable ice sheets to shaping future energy policy. 

Professor Simone Abram, Executive Director of Durham Energy Institute (DEI) and the Ørsted Chair in Green Energy Systems, talks about the work of the DEI which connects researchers, communities, industry, and policymakers to accelerate clean, fair, and inclusive energy transitions.

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