We’ve been recognised as one of the world's top 35 universities for sustainability in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings.

Durham alumni were involved in more than a dozen productions at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, bringing comedy, theatre, musical performance, circus and new writing to audiences at one of the world's largest performing arts festivals.

Summer 2026 has marked a moment of notable transition across three Durham colleges, with St Cuthbert’s Society, St Mary’s College, and Ustinov College each welcoming new leadership following the departure of longstanding principals.

Thousands of students celebrated the culmination of their Durham journey during Summer Congregation 2026. Our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien and Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill joined them to celebrate their achievements in Durham Cathedral.

Women are more likely to form close-knit friendship groups at work, a Durham University Business School study suggests.

Companies with strong political connections are more likely to escape scrutiny over greenwashing, according to new research from Durham University Business School.

Financial institutions need a dedicated regulatory framework for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce risks and better protect consumers, according to new research from Durham University Business School.

We are part of a pioneering new £5 million programme that aims to transform understanding of neurodiversity and human difference.

A special Durham Cathedral service and Durham Castle reception have been held to celebrate the appointment of our alumnus Dr Arnab Basu MBE as High Sheriff of County Durham.

Thousands of our students have celebrated their achievements during Summer Congregation 2026, with the UNESCO World Heritage Site venue of Durham Castle and Cathedral bathed in glorious sunshine for their graduation ceremonies.

Student satisfaction at Durham University is high and continues to improve, according to the latest results of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2026.

An invention designed to tackle labour shortages in farming through chemical-free, AI-driven weeding technology has won Durham University’s Blueprint Startup Challenge.