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Sport at Durham inspires the extraordinary

It always has done, and that’s why our alumni include Gabby Logan, Jonathan Edwards, Will Carling, Sophie Hosking, and Caroline Atkins.
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Men's Hockey Championship Final at BUCS, British Universities and Colleges Sport, Big Wednesday 2018
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Facilities

Our new facilities will allow us to compete sustainably at the highest levels of British University Sport whilst supporting increasing levels of student, staff and local community participation.

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  • Making waves in Team GB's rowing squad

    Following alumna Lauren Irwin’s selection as part of the Team GB rowing squad, she has been training intensively for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
    Alumni news

  • Record-breaking season for sport at Durham

    Our student sports clubs have achieved an all-time record for the University by winning 13 BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) national championships this season.
    Student news

  • Cheering on Durham Divas

    For the 2023 University Nationals, the competitive teams from Durham Divas Cheer and Dance Club travelled down to Manchester on Sunday the 19th of February, to take part in the Future Cheer event.
    Durham news
    Durham Divas team photo

  • Victor Ludorum at BUCS Head, 11 Years in the Making

    BUCS 4's and 8's Head once again treated the North East to two divisions of high quality racing attended by universities from all around the country. Following record breaking success at last year's BUCS head, Team Durham were lucky to receive not one, but two race reports for both the men's and women's squad at Durham University Boat Club. Read on for a full review of the weekend, from both the men's and women's squad.
    Durham news
    DUBC team photo BUCS Head 2023

  • It's Spin a Long Time!

    Shura Poppe quickly made her debut at the University of Stirling Open's last weekend, clearing up 5/5 wins over 3 days of competitive tennis.
    Durham news
    Stirling Opens Women

  • DUBC Up Against The Cambridge Blue Boats

    Durham University Boat Club took on the challenge of Cambridge University Boat Club in some side-by-side racing last month, in preparation for the upcoming Boat Race. Read on for a weekend report from the squad themselves.
    Durham news
    Men's 8

  • Mastered It - DU Exercise Science Latest PGR Opportunity

    Have you considered coming to Durham to study a masters? Finishing your undergraduate and thinking...what next? Have you considered a MSc in Physical Activity, Health and Society? Check out The Department of Sport and Exercises Sciences' latest degree.
    Durham news
    Sport and Exercise Postgrad

Making waves in Team GB's rowing squad

Following alumna Lauren Irwin’s selection as part of the Team GB rowing squad, she has been training intensively for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Alumni news

Record-breaking season for sport at Durham

Our student sports clubs have achieved an all-time record for the University by winning 13 BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) national championships this season.
Student news

Cheering on Durham Divas

For the 2023 University Nationals, the competitive teams from Durham Divas Cheer and Dance Club travelled down to Manchester on Sunday the 19th of February, to take part in the Future Cheer event.
Durham news
Durham Divas team photo

Victor Ludorum at BUCS Head, 11 Years in the Making

BUCS 4's and 8's Head once again treated the North East to two divisions of high quality racing attended by universities from all around the country. Following record breaking success at last year's BUCS head, Team Durham were lucky to receive not one, but two race reports for both the men's and women's squad at Durham University Boat Club. Read on for a full review of the weekend, from both the men's and women's squad.
Durham news
DUBC team photo BUCS Head 2023

It's Spin a Long Time!

Shura Poppe quickly made her debut at the University of Stirling Open's last weekend, clearing up 5/5 wins over 3 days of competitive tennis.
Durham news
Stirling Opens Women

DUBC Up Against The Cambridge Blue Boats

Durham University Boat Club took on the challenge of Cambridge University Boat Club in some side-by-side racing last month, in preparation for the upcoming Boat Race. Read on for a weekend report from the squad themselves.
Durham news
Men's 8

Mastered It - DU Exercise Science Latest PGR Opportunity

Have you considered coming to Durham to study a masters? Finishing your undergraduate and thinking...what next? Have you considered a MSc in Physical Activity, Health and Society? Check out The Department of Sport and Exercises Sciences' latest degree.
Durham news
Sport and Exercise Postgrad
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Record-breaking season for sport at Durham

Our student sports clubs have achieved an all-time record for the University by winning 13 BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) national championships this season.

A family affair: talking rugby with student Max Pepper

Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity undergraduate Max Pepper was part of the 23-player squad selected to face France Universities at Coventry Rugby Club on Saturday 4 May.
Undergraduate Max Pepper

Durham undergraduate named in England Student rugby squad

Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity student Max Pepper is part of the 23-player squad selected to face France Universities at Coventry Rugby Club on Saturday 4 May.

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