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Durham University museum curator recognised for strengthening UK–Japan cultural ties
Our work in strengthening UK-Japan cultural ties has been recognised with a prestigious honour from the Japanese Government to the Senior Curator of our Oriental Museum.
Truth Tellers Summit to honour Durham alumnus Sir Harry Evans
Milky Way’s neighbouring galaxies could tell us about the infant Universe
Professor Valery Khoze elected to the Academia Europaea
The old adage that people leave managers, not companies is true – but only up to a point
Durham philosopher Nancy Cartwright wins global Frontiers of Knowledge Award
Durham researchers win major European award for social work study
New movie charts Milky Way’s formation across nine billion years
Our physicists have created a new movie taking us back nine billion years in time to understand the formation of our Milky Way.
New simulations reveal the realities of galaxy formation
Durham research calls for lasting change this Autism Acceptance Month
Asian Access: a new pathway to higher education
Asian Access is a new residential programme supporting Year 12 students of Asian heritage in the UK, aiming to boost their confidence in applying to Durham University.
Fired up and victorious: Ten Durham sports teams shine at BUCS Big Wednesday
Durham named a World Top 50 international university
The Untold Stories of Women Football Fans: celebrating memories, calling out prejudice
Research shows that sexism and misogyny in football are still very common. Professor Stacey Pope from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences has been shining a light on the prejudice and negative attitudes.
Christianity in the UK is flourishing in immigrant communities – but a US style Christian nationalism is lurking elsewhere
Why some children with learning difficulties get identified – and others don’t
Alumnus and County Durham business leader installed as High Sheriff
Dr Arnab Basu MBE (Physics, Ustinov College, 1999-2003) has been installed as the High Sheriff of the County Palatine of Durham for the 2026/7 civic year.
Catching up with our alumni in India
Celebrating enduring cultural and academic collaboration with Spain
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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.
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.
