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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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Global Gateway Series

From 16 to 30 March, join our online series of general, undergraduate and postgraduate sessions to help you feel confident in your next steps.
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Alumni Fee Scholarship

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

Supporting UK students from low- and middle-income households with postgraduate study.
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Inspiring Excellence Scholarships

Recognising outstanding international students, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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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 partners with Sage to boost AI skills in North East England

Durham University has announced a new partnership with Sage to help build AI skills and support future talent across North East England.
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New archive project to unlock stories of Hadrian’s Wall

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.
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Assessment behind Israeli football fans ban was flawed, report says

The decision to ban fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv from a European football match at Aston Villa was reached through a flawed assessment process, according to a new report led by a Durham University research student.
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Durham named a World Top 50 international university

We’ve been named in the top 50 of the world’s most international universities, by a newly published league table.
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Research shows AI chatbots are driving violence against women and girls

A new report provides the first comprehensive analysis of how AI chatbots are facilitating violence against women and girls (VAWG) in dangerous new ways.
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Celebrating enduring cultural and academic collaboration with Spain

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.
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Pioneering quantum research moves deep underground

Our physicists are taking quantum science to extraordinary new depths – more than a kilometre below the earth’s surface.
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Spotlight on: Professor Graham Towl – lifetime achievement award for leading forensic psychologist

Our ‘Spotlight on’ series celebrates the world-leading work of our academics. Just over 20 years after being peer nominated as the most influential forensic psychologist in the UK, Professor Graham Towl was awarded 2025 British Psychological Society Lifetime Achievement Award.
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A Cappella excellence: student vocal group cements their status as best in the UK with competition win

Northern Lights A Cappella has won the UK finals of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) for the fourth consecutive year.
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BBC University Challenge ‘Champion of Champions’

Congratulations to our Durham University alumni team on retaining their BBC University Challenge title from last year and winning the alumni series over the festive period.
4 alumni sitting behind desks from BBC show University Challenge. From left Liz James, Tracey MacLeod, Carla Denyer and Sophia Smith Galer

How to spot the use and abuse of the word ‘context’

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'.
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Major education reforms in England unveiled – here’s what the experts think

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.
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Education, opportunities and relationships: making the world a better place

Edward Twiddy, alumnus of Collingwood College and co-founder of Atom Bank, recently met with our latest Anne-Marie Imafidon (AMI) Women in Tech scholars in the Department of Computer Science.
Alumnus Ed Twiddy with 4 AMI Women in Tech scholars, their mentor and alumna Emma Betley

Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill delivers Annual Tacitus Lecture

Our Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill has delivered the 39th Annual World Traders’ Tacitus Lecture to an audience of business, politics, and society leaders at London’s Guildhall.
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Upcoming events

Easter Chick Hunt

Sunday 5 April 2026 - Monday 6 April 2026
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden
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Global Futures Pre-University Summer School

Sunday 19 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026
3:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Durham University
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Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio

Friday 4 April 2025 - Monday 6 April 2026
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Palace Green Library Palace Green Durham DH1 3RN
View of the Shakespeare Recovered exhibition in the historic setting of Cosin's Library. The First Folio text block is displayed in a showcase, surrounded by illuminated pages from the book.

World Heritage Day Celebrations

Saturday 18 April 2026 - Saturday 18 April 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Durham Castle
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From our Student Blogs:

Working on the Durham Castle archaeology project

Archaeology student Oriana shares her experience working on the Durham Castle project, helping uncover a hidden medieval wall painting not seen for centuries.

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Newly revealed medieval wall painting sheds light on Durham Castle’s high-status past

A hidden section of medieval wall painting has been uncovered by archaeologists at one of North East England’s iconic landmarks – giving clues to its grand past. 

Revealed during renovations at Durham Castle, in Durham City, the decorative artwork is thought to be approximately 700 to 750 years old.

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