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A record year for sport at Durham
Our sports clubs have achieved an all-time University record, and four alumni and a graduating student are competing in Team GB's Olympics squad. Read about our athletes, track their progress through the 2024 Games, explore our Olympic heritage and more.
Postgraduate Discover Durham Tours
Interested in postgraduate study at Durham? Our Postgraduate Discover Durham Tours are a great way to explore the University campus and our beautiful city, as well as an opportunity to find out more about postgraduate study at Durham from our staff and PG Student Ambassadors.
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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.
What's new?
Ancient worm fossil solves mystery of how insects and spiders evolved
A new study led by our Earth Sciences department has uncovered an incredibly rare and detailed fossil, named 'Youti yuanshi', that gives a peek inside one of the earliest ancestors of modern insects, spiders, crabs and centipedes.
Durham Fringe Festival 2024 sees record visitor numbers over five days
Thousands take to the streets during Durham City Run Festival
Durham’s solar-powered car reaches new height at Goodwood Festival of Speed
After teachers in England receive pay award – here’s what else needs to be done to keep them in schools
White Western women under greater pressure to look thin
Celebrating Durham’s linguistic and cultural connections with Spain by formalising relations with the Instituto Cervantes
How exercise can support eating disorder recovery
Research led by Dr Hester Hockin-Boyers (Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences), suggests that combining seemingly opposing approaches to health management could support eating disorder recovery.
Philosopher wins prestigious scientific book prize
Durham University physicists play key part in UK’s quantum future
Not just any tour: Chapel Choir of University College to perform at the Vatican
This summer, the Chapel Choir of University College (known as Castle Chapel Choir) will be embarking on a tour spanning the UK and Italy to share their vocal talents. Including well-known UK venues, the tour also includes St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in Italy.
School secures fourth consecutive five-year re-accreditation success
Making waves in Team GB's rowing squad
Corruption hurts businesses but digital tools offer the hope of fighting it, say manufacturers in Ghana and Nigeria
Professor Joseph Amankwah-Amoah, from Durham University's Business School, has co-authored a study looking at how corruption can impact businesses in Nigeria and Ghana. Here his team explain what the study found and how those results can help influence policymakers.
Is Britain on track for a zero-carbon power sector in six years?
Euro 2024: women need safer fan spaces at big football tournaments to stamp out hostility and abuse
Durham researchers work with community to address food insecurity
Our researchers have worked with community support workers to explore the drivers behind foodbank use and offer alternative solutions to support vulnerable people.
Working with Durham police to benefit local communities
Our work to keep Durham beautiful
Upcoming events
Durham MBA Online Information Session
Junior Scientist 2024
Teddy Bear's Picnic
Sculpture Saturday
From our Student Blogs:
Durham City Run: My unexpected 10k triumph
AI and the Arts: How technology is transforming our research