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Castle Chapel Choir to record album in memory of alumnus David Knowles

The Chapel Choir of University College are embarking on an ambitious and heartfelt project to record a new album in memory of Telegraph journalist David Knowles (BA in Theology, University College, 2010-14; MA in Biblical Studies, College of St Hild and St Bede, 2014-16), who sadly died in September last year. David was a much-loved Castle alumnus and talented musician whose warmth, generosity and passion for storytelling left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Group of students gowned in black robes standing in a choir formation holding music folders. They are standing in St Peter’s Basilica.

Van Mildert Alumni Celebrate 60 Years - Norman Tower, Windsor Castle

Our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien, joined College Principal, Professor Tom Mole and alumni and friends of Van Mildert College on Thursday 3 April for the latest in the celebrations of the College’s 60th anniversary.
Guests gathered in front of the Norman Tower at Windsor Castle

Broaden your horizons with our Postgraduate Support Scholarships

We are delighted to announce 100 Postgraduate Support Scholarships to support eligible UK students from low and middle income backgrounds who apply for postgraduate study starting in September 2025.
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Consistently excellent: A Cappella student group retains UK Championship in hat-trick

Hot on the heels of their success at the Open A Cappella Competition last month, our premier student vocal ensemble Northern Lights A Cappella has pulled off a spectacular win in the UK finals of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella.

Our Spring Telephone Campaign

This March, Van Mildert College will be holding its first ever telephone campaign, as part of the year of celebrations to mark our 60th anniversary.
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60 years young – celebrating community from Graduate Society to Ustinov College

In celebration of 60 years of our international, welcoming postgraduate community, Ustinov College traces its roots to the Graduate Society. Founded in 1965, the Society became Ustinov College in 2003. Join us to mark this 60th Anniversary milestone.

Hitting all the right notes: student vocal group remains undefeated at national competition

Northern Lights A Cappella, our award-winning student vocal group, has come away from the Open A Cappella Competition in Warwick with a swathe of accolades including first place.
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Nanjing to Durham and beyond: an international exchange journey

Ahead of the start of this academic year, international exchange student Yukun Tao undertook an epic cross-continental 11,000km journey driving between Nanjing, China, and Durham.
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Hatfield alumnus appointed to Church Commissioner role in the Church of England

Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC (Law, Hatfield College, 1987-90) has been appointed to become the Third Church Estate Commissioner in the Church of England.
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The Durham difference; from educational excellence to employability

Our Careers and Enterprise team have been shortlisted for an Educate North Award as a result of their programmes to facilitate employability right across our student community.
Work placement student Harvey Leak-Smith on a railway track during a placement at Network Rail

A spotlight on our innovative Transformative Humanities programme

A panel of our leading academics shared Durham’s fresh approach to humanities thinking.
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The Davis Scholarship launches for care-experienced PhD applicants

Our Department of Sociology has launched a new PhD scholarship on contextual safeguarding aimed at candidates with experience of care.
A head and shoulders picture of Jahnine Davis who is smiling at the camera.