University Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill hosted the 11th Annual Chancellor’s Circle Dinner on 30 April at the historic Fishmongers’ Hall in London. Chancellor’s Circle members gathered to celebrate the group’s transformational giving and the difference this makes to the University.

Global media leaders will debate the most pressing issues facing journalism and truth-telling at a summit held in memory of our late alumnus Sir Harry Evans.

Durham alumni have been prominent on our large and small screens recently, and winning awards and acclaim for their endeavours.

Dr Arnab Basu MBE (Physics, Ustinov College, 1999-2003) has been installed as the High Sheriff of the County Palatine of Durham for the 2026/7 civic year.

Colleagues from across the University caught up with past and future students at two receptions in India

For over a decade, Northern Lights A Cappella, our student‑run and award‑winning singing group, has been a standout part of our student performing arts community.

In March, we were named a World Top 50 international university by Times Higher Education and we have achieved a record 22 subjects ranked among the world’s top 100 in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Earlier this month a range of sports teams from our Colleges squared up against rivals from the University of York, coming away triumphant and retaining the Varsity cup for a second consecutive year.

Edward Twiddy, alumnus of Collingwood College and co-founder of Atom Bank, recently met with our latest Anne-Marie Imafidon (AMI) Women in Tech scholars in the Department of Computer Science.

A panel of our leading academics shared how the University’s academic expertise will play a key part in unlocking the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), contributing to the regional and national economy and skills.

Our Business School has strengthened its position among the global elite, ranking joint 85th in the prestigious Financial Times Global MBA Ranking for 2026.

The Melsonby Hoard - an internationally significant Iron Age find excavated by our Department of Archaeology, including our Archaeological Services team - will go on display to the public later this year.