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Public Events & Lectures
One of the benefits of being a Durham alum is ongoing access to the ideas and expertise that make our University community unique.
From public lectures and research seminars to academic talks and panel discussions, there are opportunities throughout the year to keep learning, explore new perspectives and stay connected with the intellectual life of Durham. Browse upcoming opportunities from across the University and discover events that match your interests, either on campus or online.
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Learn from Durham Experts
Upcoming events
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RESCHEDULED FOR 2027 Preparing for Third Party Settlement of Boundary & Sovereignty Disputes, Durham UK
Monday 2 November 2026 - Wednesday 4 November 20269:00 AM to 4:00 PMRadisson Hotel, Durham, UK/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/research-centres/ibru-centre-for-borders-research/Foley-Hoag-Paris-2019-Participants.JPG)
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Emerging research, collaboration and development of mine water heat at the Mining Remediation Authority. Dr Rebecca Chambers
Monday 2 November 2026 - Monday 2 November 20261:00 PM to 1:50 PMES231 (TR4)/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/86155.png)
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DELI-GPI Distinguished Lecture: Damian Chalmers
Monday 2 November 2026 - Monday 2 November 20261:00 PM to 2:00 PMHogan Lovells Cadwalader Lecture Theatre (PCL048), Durham Law School./filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/news-and-events/events/DELI-GPI-Distinguished-Lecture-Damian-Chalmers.png)
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Resistance and Repression: understanding and engaging contested system change in politics and the academy
Monday 2 November 2026 - Monday 2 November 20261:00 PM to 2:00 PMCosin's Hall, Seminar Room, Palace Green, DH1 3RL/filters:quality(70)/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/research-institutes/institute-of-advanced-study/events/202324-events/IAS_Durham_Cosins-Hall.jpg)
QS Discover MBA & Masters Fair - Shanghai
Saturday 31 October 2026 - Saturday 31 October 2026
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Shanghai
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Family Activities: Tales of the Tusk
Saturday 31 October 2026 - Saturday 31 October 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
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QS Discover MBA & Masters Fair - Beijing
Sunday 1 November 2026 - Sunday 1 November 2026
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Beijing
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NACAC Houston STEM 1 November 2026
Sunday 1 November 2026 - Sunday 1 November 2026
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
USA
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Discover Durham's Collections & Attractions
Upcoming events
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Family Activities: Tales of the Tusk
Saturday 31 October 2026 - Saturday 31 October 20261:00 PM to 3:00 PMOriental Museum
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Family Activities: Crowd Craft
Saturday 7 November 2026 - Saturday 7 November 20261:00 PM to 3:00 PMOriental Museum/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/events/Diwali.png)
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Life Drawing at Palace Green Library
Saturday 14 November 2026 - Saturday 14 November 20261:30 PM to 3:00 PMLearning Centre, Palace Green Library, Durham, DH1 3RN/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/learn/online-resources/primary-school-resources/pgl-logo-new.png)
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Diwali
Saturday 14 November 2026 - Saturday 14 November 20266:00 PM to 8:00 PMOriental Museum/filters:quality(70)/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/whats-on/events/Diwali-T4.jpg)
Family Activities: Tales of the Tusk
Saturday 31 October 2026 - Saturday 31 October 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Family Activities: Crowd Craft
Saturday 7 November 2026 - Saturday 7 November 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Life Drawing at Palace Green Library
Saturday 14 November 2026 - Saturday 14 November 2026
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Learning Centre, Palace Green Library, Durham, DH1 3RN
Diwali
Saturday 14 November 2026 - Saturday 14 November 2026
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Connect with your College
Events at St John’s College
St John’s College hosts a rich programme of events throughout the year, offering opportunities for intellectual engagement, cultural enrichment, and community connection. Explore what’s on and join us in celebrating life at the College.
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Events at Trevelyan College
Trevelyan College SCR organises the Global Dynamics lecture series which is open to alumni, staff, students, and the local community. The theme for Academic Year 2026/27 is ‘Chaos’.
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