A major choral work written by Durham alumnus George Loughlin as part of his Doctor of Music studies has received its European premiere in the UK, nearly 80 years after it was composed.

Volunteering is an important part of the student experience at Stephenson College, giving students opportunities to develop valuable skills, build connections and make a positive contribution to the local community.

Durham entrepreneurs are taking ideas developed through our Venture Lab and turning them into businesses with the potential to make a real difference around the world.

Conductor, workshop leader and Josephine Butler alumna Tori Longdon (English Literature, Josephine Butler College, 2009–2012) returns to Durham this November to join students, staff and alumni for a special celebration marking 20 years of Josephine Butler College.

We're inviting our alumni community to help create a 'Chosen by Alumni' collection in our Durham University online store through a 'knockout' style social media tournament and online voting.

Later this month, Durham will host its annual Book Festival, bringing three days of literary and cultural events to students and the local community.

Researchers from our Computer Science department have developed a new drone navigation system that allows autonomous aircraft to fly faster and more safely through complex environments, with potential applications in search and rescue, infrastructure inspection and environmental monitoring.

A new scholarship funded by the legacy of Durham alumnus and Universities Lodge member Norman Jackson will help talented young people from the North East overcome financial barriers to studying science at Durham University.

We will host the Universities UK (UUK) Annual Conference 2027, one of the most significant events in the UK higher education calendar.

For the first time our geographers have used freely available satellite radar images to track emperor penguins through the polar winter – giving a year-round view of their movements.

At just 32 years old, author, illustrator and screenwriter Alice Oseman (English Literature, St John’s College, 2013-2016) has built an exceptional career.

We have been awarded a £500,000 grant from the Wolfson Foundation to enhance our North East Material Culture Analytical Suite (NEMCAS), strengthening the University's ability to protect, study and better understand our shared heritage.