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.

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

A major new study will provide the first national picture of how often pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are referred for, and diagnosed with, mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders.

This year’s cohort of Fulbright students and scholars visited Durham for their end of year celebration event.

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

Hundreds of students experienced an engaging and high-profile recruitment showcase from the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. 

Our physicists are part of one of the most ambitious studies of the Universe ever undertaken.

Researchers from our School of Education are part of a new €4.4 million project aimed at improving the mental health of young people across Europe.

Part of the new home for our Department of Sociology has been named in honour of anti-apartheid activist, writer, journalist and lecturer Ruth First.

One of our current students has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising outstanding achievement and adaptability.

A formal UK-Norway Memorandum of Understanding has been signed at the UK’s Department for Education in London, signalling a shared commitment to enhanced bilateral collaboration in research and higher education.