Our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, and theologian Professor Christopher Insole have been honoured by the prestigious British Academy.

Slavery did not end with abolitionism in the 19th century. Instead it was rebuilt, again and again, into new forms of unfree labour that still shape the world today

We’re helping to shape a major new facility to support advanced microfabrication activities across North East England’s universities and high-tech industries.

Durham University and Berry College have signed a new articulation agreement, formalising a partnership that has developed through several years of close collaboration.

Astronomers from our Physics Department have discovered the earliest known evidence of a galaxy being shaped from the inside out, revealing that key processes in galaxy evolution were already under way when the Universe was still young.

A new study led by our Psychology Department has revealed that children play a much bigger role in shaping human culture than previously thought.

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.

We are one of 35 universities selected by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to form an alliance to spearhead defence research and boost skills and careers in defence.

Our researchers are leading on international energy and climate research – from monitoring vulnerable ice sheets to shaping future energy policy.

New guidance has been issued on how universities should use contextual admissions to make sure England makes the most of its talented young people and mature learners, whatever their background.

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.

Researchers at Durham University have collaborated with Google DeepMind on a new AI-powered research tool designed to analyse ancient Greek and Latin inscriptions.