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Now that you have completed your studies you are part of a global and lifelong network of over 200,000 Durham graduates.

You can enjoy a wide range of continued support and benefits, and we’ll help you to stay connected to what’s happening in your local community or at Durham, wherever you are in the world. Simply keep your details updated and we can support you, wherever your next adventure may take you.
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I fully believe that inspiring people to do outstanding things here at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Make your relationship with Durham a lifelong one. Stay connected, stay engaged with each other and with us, and help us all to be the best we can be.
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Music graduate enthralls audiences at Durham Cathedral

Alumna Mathilde Brun (Music, University College, 2019-22) captivated audiences with her accomplished operatic singing at the annual student-led summer performance at Durham Cathedral.

Alumni news

Alumnus Jeremiah Thoronka makes Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list

Innovator and Founder of Optim Energy, Jeremiah Thoronka has been featured in Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list for his success and impact in the Climate Change and Sustainability (Social Impact) sector.
Student news
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Inspirational figures to be honoured by Durham University

Inspirational figures from the worlds of human rights, education, media, conservation and business are to be honoured by Durham University.
Durham news
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Record-breaking season for sport at Durham

Our student sports clubs have achieved an all-time record for the University by winning 13 BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) national championships this season.
Student news

Royal honour for Professor Harriet Bulkeley

One of our leading geography researchers has been honoured by His Majesty King Charles III.
Global research
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Alumnus launches his father’s memoirs - with help from Durham

When alumnus Mark Aedy (College of St Hild and St Bede, Geography, 1979) mentioned the idea of publishing his late father’s memoirs as a Royal Air Force pilot to Grace Norman in our Alumni Relations Office, she suggested to him that the University could support him.
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Durham’s Global Lecture Series arrives in Washington DC

Senior University colleagues have been visiting Washington DC to reinforce Durham’s relationships with our wider community, our research partners and our alumni and supporters in the United States.
Alumni news
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Inspirational figures to be honoured by Durham University

Inspirational figures from the worlds of human rights, education, media, conservation and business are to be honoured by Durham University.

A montage of six headshot photographs of men and women looking at the camera.

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

We have paid tribute to all those who lost their lives in the D-Day landings on the 80th anniversary of the 1944 military action.
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Remembering Joan Kenworthy

Update - we have now received details of the funeral arrangements. The funeral will take place at 12 noon on Friday 28 June, St Cuthbert’s Church, Satley, DL13 4HU.
Joan Kenworthy

  • Alumnus Jeremiah Thoronka makes Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list

    Innovator and Founder of Optim Energy, Jeremiah Thoronka has been featured in Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list for his success and impact in the Climate Change and Sustainability (Social Impact) sector.
    Student news
    A man smiling for the camera

  • Record-breaking season for sport at Durham

    Our student sports clubs have achieved an all-time record for the University by winning 13 BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) national championships this season.
    Student news

  • Student vocal group makes history in New York

    Our reigning student A Cappella group, Northern Lights, has sung their way into the history books by retaining UK championship and competing in New York international finals of a high profile A Cappella competition for the second year running. Music undergraduate Lucie Fletcher also came away with the special accolade of 'Outstanding Soloist'.
    Student news
    Northern Lights singers holding the UK flag at the 2024 ICCA in New York

Alumnus Jeremiah Thoronka makes Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list

Innovator and Founder of Optim Energy, Jeremiah Thoronka has been featured in Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list for his success and impact in the Climate Change and Sustainability (Social Impact) sector.

A man smiling for the camera

Record-breaking season for sport at Durham

Our student sports clubs have achieved an all-time record for the University by winning 13 BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) national championships this season.

Student vocal group makes history in New York

Our reigning student A Cappella group, Northern Lights, has sung their way into the history books by retaining UK championship and competing in New York international finals of a high profile A Cappella competition for the second year running. Music undergraduate Lucie Fletcher also came away with the special accolade of 'Outstanding Soloist'.
Northern Lights singers holding the UK flag at the 2024 ICCA in New York

Upcoming events

Summer Course on International Arbitration 2024

Monday 22 July 2024 - Friday 26 July 2024
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Durham Law School, Palatine Centre, Durham
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North East Alumni Chapter Summer Social

Sunday 28 July 2024 - Sunday 28 July 2024
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Head of Steam pub 3 Reform Place North Road Durham DH1 4RZ
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St Chad’s College Alumni Reunion Weekend

Friday 20 September 2024 - Sunday 22 September 2024
4:00 PM to 1:00 PM
St Chad's College
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Everything I have learnt at Durham stays with me and continues to inspire me. I am constantly taking cues from my experience at Durham to navigate my current decisions.
Megha Bengani
Law LLB, Trevelyan College, 2018

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