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Record 22 subjects in global top 100

A best-ever 22 of our subjects have been ranked among the top 100 in their field in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
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Global Futures Summer School

Connect with others from around the world and join our 10 day residential pre-university programme, for students aged 16-17.
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Alumni Fee Scholarship

Supporting Durham graduates looking to undertake a postgraduate degree.
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Durham Master's Bursaries

Supporting UK students from low and middle-income households with postgraduate study starting in 2026.
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Inspiring Excellence Scholarships

Recognising outstanding international students, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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Research impact at Durham

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

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Truth Tellers Summit to honour Durham alumnus Sir Harry Evans

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.
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Milky Way’s neighbouring galaxies could tell us about the infant Universe

New research has found that ultra-faint satellite galaxy systems orbiting our Milky Way could tell us about the conditions of the early Universe – and why some galaxies grew while others didn’t.
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Professor Valery Khoze elected to the Academia Europaea

Durham physicist Professor Valery Khoze has been elected to the Academia Europaea, one of Europe’s most prestigious academic bodies. The honour recognises his outstanding contributions to theoretical particle physics and his international standing as a leading figure in the field.
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The old adage that people leave managers, not companies is true – but only up to a point

Exploring why employees leave their jobs, PhD candidate Jafni Bin Johari Jiken and DBA graduate and alumnus Dr Asrif Yusoff from Durham University Business School examine how leadership and workplace conditions shape staff retention.
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Durham philosopher Nancy Cartwright wins global Frontiers of Knowledge Award

Professor Nancy Cartwright from our top-rated Philosophy Department has been awarded the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Humanities for her influential work on the philosophy of science.
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Durham researchers win major European award for social work study

Researchers from our Sociology Department have received a prestigious European award for their work on child-to-parent violence, highlighting the real experiences of families and the need for better support.
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New simulations reveal the realities of galaxy formation

New simulations are providing the most realistic pictures yet of how galaxies formed and evolved from the beginning of time.
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Durham research calls for lasting change this Autism Acceptance Month

Our researchers are leading work to improve how society supports autistic people across the life course.
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Fired up and victorious: Ten Durham sports teams shine at BUCS Big Wednesday

Ten Durham sports teams competed in the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Big Wednesday event this year, coming away with an outstanding set of results.
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Durham named a World Top 50 international university

We’ve been named in the top 50 of the world’s most international universities, by a newly published league table.
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Christianity in the UK is flourishing in immigrant communities – but a US style Christian nationalism is lurking elsewhere

Has Christianity become a nationalist weapon used to defend a particular form of British culture? Professor Mathew Guest from our Department of Theology and Religion looks at the shifts in society.
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Why some children with learning difficulties get identified – and others don’t

A major study has revealed that where a child goes to school plays a role in whether they get diagnosed with a specific learning difficulty or not. Lead author, Dr Johny Daniel explains.
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Catching up with our alumni in India

Colleagues from across the University caught up with past and future students at two receptions in India
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Celebrating enduring cultural and academic collaboration with Spain

We welcomed Mr Santiago Miralles Huete, Consul General of Spain in Edinburgh, for a visit that celebrated our long-standing connections with Spain, and its vibrant cultural and academic community.
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Upcoming events

Durham Online MBA Webinar: Careers and Professional Development

Thursday 30 April 2026 - Friday 1 May 2026
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
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Global Futures Pre-University Summer School

Sunday 19 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026
3:00 PM to 10:00 AM
Durham University
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TEDx Durham University

Saturday 2 May 2026 - Saturday 2 May 2026
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Redhills, Durham Miners Hall, Flass Street, Durham DH1 4BE
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Family Activities: Japanese Children's Day

Saturday 2 May 2026 - Saturday 2 May 2026
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Oriental Museum
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From our Student Blogs:

How I landed my placement at L’Oreal

Taking the right steps to prepare for your placement year can make all the difference - find out how Management and Marketing student Melisenta made the most of Durham's careers support services, part-time work and extra-curricular experience to secure a placement with L'Oreal.

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Computer simulation tracing the Milky Way’s history

A new movie charts the Milky Way’s formation across nine billion years. "Our Galaxy: a brief history” follows a computer simulation of a Milky Way-like galaxy through its turbulent life, in order to help us understand what our own Milky Way looks like today.

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