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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 have been named in Team GB’s Olympics squad.

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    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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A record year for sport at Durham

Our sports clubs have achieved an all-time University record, and four alumni and a graduating student have been named in Team GB’s Olympics squad.

A group of mainly women standing on the banks of a river celebrating while holding a trophy and standing in front of a red BUCS champions banner

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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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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Durham co-leads Greenland expedition to understand effects of climate change

Our geographers are setting off on a science expedition to Greenland to advance our understanding of the region's rapidly decaying ice sheet.

Global research
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Is Britain on track for a zero-carbon power sector in six years?

The new government has created Great British Energy as part of its pledge to try and achieve zero-carbon electricity production by 2030. Professor Jon Gluyas and Dr Andrew Crossland, from the Durham Energy Institute as well as working in the Departments of Earth Sciences and Engineering respectively, assess whether that ambition is realistic.
Global research
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Appointment of new Executive Dean for Faculty of Social Sciences and Health

Professor Martin Evans has been appointed as our new Executive Dean (Social Sciences and Health).
Durham news
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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. 
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Durham Professors elected to prestigious British Academy

Congratulations to Canon Professor Michael Snape and Professor Janet Montgomery who have been recognised for their contribution to the humanities and social sciences.
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Platinum Award shines spotlight on Durham’s support for biodiversity

We have achieved recognition for our great work on promoting biodiversity by achieving the Platinum Hedgehog Friendly Campus Award 2024.
Durham news
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Multiple concussions in rugby players change proteins in their blood

A new study shows that retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have abnormal levels of certain proteins in their blood.
Research news
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Online exhibition highlights stories of Kurdistani Jews

A new online exhibition has been published telling stories from the Kurdistani Jewish diaspora.

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Prestigious recognition for Durham Chemistry researcher

Dr Allegra Franchino, an assistant professor from our Department of Chemistry, has been recognised in a national fellowship scheme.
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Brain size riddle solved as humans exceed evolution trend

We’ve helped clarify centuries of controversy surrounding brain size evolution - and resolved some puzzling complexities in the relationship between brain size and body mass.
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School secures fourth consecutive five-year re-accreditation success

The School has successfully secured a five-year extension to its accreditation for business education programmes, awarded by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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Durham Fringe Festival’s fourth year showcases University student talent

For the fourth year in a row, Durham University is partnering with the Durham Fringe Festival to bring a programme of arts and culture in Durham City’s biggest arts festival. Running from Wednesday 24 – Sunday 28 July, this year’s Fringe is looking to be the biggest and best to date.
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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.

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.

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Euro 2024: women need safer fan spaces at big football tournaments to stamp out hostility and abuse

With Euro 2024 in full-flow, Professor Stacey Pope, from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, looks at what more can be done to help women feel more safe when attending major football tournaments.
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Labour’s plan to tax private school fees has drawbacks – but it could be better for society

The Labour party has confirmed its intention to end this VAT exemption for private schools if elected to government. Professor Stephen Gorard, from our School of Education, has assessed the pros and cons of what this would mean for the British public if implemented.
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National spotlight for Durham's community sport programme

Our sports and wellbeing work with our local communities has been highlighted as an example of best practice among UK universities.

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Schoolchildren get their hands dirty learning about soil health

Around 150 pupils from a County Durham school weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty when they visited our Botanic Garden to learn about soil health.
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Explore July's Community Newsletter

Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Durham University and in the city itself.
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Upcoming events

Meet the Durham DBA Programme Director, Alumni and Students

Wednesday 24 July 2024 - Wednesday 24 July 2024
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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Durham Fringe Festival 2024

Wednesday 24 July 2024 - Sunday 28 July 2024
12:00 PM to 11:55 PM
Various locations across Durham City.
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Preparing, Planning & Packing for International Students

Monday 29 July 2024 - Monday 29 July 2024
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Ustinov College - Postgraduate Discover Durham Tours

Wednesday 31 July 2024 - Wednesday 31 July 2024
1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
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How to spend a summer

Final year maths student, Toby shares his favourite things to do in Durham over summer.
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Street Cosmos

Street Cosmos is a new collaboration from Durham University that brings world-class advances in space science and technology directly into communities. Since August 2023, Street Cosmos has brought together people from across County Durham, and used creativity to explore the universe with scientists from the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics.

Funded by the UK Museums Association and UKRI, through the Mindsets and Missions programme.

Watch Street Cosmos 2023-24