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Alumni Fee Discount Scholarships
Find out more about the support available for Durham graduates looking at options for further study in 2025/26.
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Postgraduate Student Support Scholarships
UK students from low and middle income households can apply for up to £3,000 towards study starting in September. Applications close on Friday 4 July.
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Alumni Fee Discount Scholarships
Find out more about the support available for Durham graduates looking at options for further study in 2025/26.
Postgraduate Student Support Scholarships
UK students from low and middle income households can apply for up to £3,000 towards study starting in September. Applications close on Friday 4 July.
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Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff
Read our statement and answers to frequently asked questions.
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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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Durham staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
The dedication and inspirational work of Durham University colleagues has been recognised by His Majesty King Charles III.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/Royal-honours-round-up---Twitter-(1024-x-512-px)-(1).jpg)
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Global leaders attend institute conference
The Secretary General of the Gulf Co-operation Council was the keynote speaker at our Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies’ (IMEIS) annual conference.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/IMEIS---Web-header---Option-2.png)
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Scientists discover how roots sense and respond to water shortage
Scientists from our top-rated Biosciences department have uncovered a key mechanism in plant roots that helps them adapt to temporary water shortages.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Soil-drought-WEB.png)
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Spotlight on: Professor Clare McGlynn – transforming the law to protect women online
In an increasingly digital age, criminal law has struggled to keep pace with online abuse, particularly for women and girls. Professor Clare McGlynn, from our Law School, is changing this.Global research/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/Clare-McGlynn--Web-.png)
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Our Chancellor joins the University community to discuss US global leadership during the Trump administration
Our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, met with staff, students and friends of the University as part of a panel discussion on the Trump administration and the end of American power.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/CIC.png)
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ERC Spotlight: Professor Dan Lawrence and the relationship between climate change and societies
Durham University is to host the European Research Council's (ERC) Scientific Council meeting this June. Leading up to the visit, we are highlighting some of the projects at Durham that are happening thanks to support from the ERC.Global research/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/ERC-Campaign---CLaSS---Web-story-header-.png)
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A force for good in our communities
Durham University makes a major contribution to the success of our city, county, and region, as well the UK as a whole.Business and Partnerships/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/economy-web.jpg)
Durham staff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
The dedication and inspirational work of Durham University colleagues has been recognised by His Majesty King Charles III.
Durham news
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Global leaders attend institute conference
The Secretary General of the Gulf Co-operation Council was the keynote speaker at our Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies’ (IMEIS) annual conference.
Durham news
Scientists discover how roots sense and respond to water shortage
Scientists from our top-rated Biosciences department have uncovered a key mechanism in plant roots that helps them adapt to temporary water shortages.
Research news
Spotlight on: Professor Clare McGlynn – transforming the law to protect women online
In an increasingly digital age, criminal law has struggled to keep pace with online abuse, particularly for women and girls. Professor Clare McGlynn, from our Law School, is changing this.
Global research
Our Chancellor joins the University community to discuss US global leadership during the Trump administration
Our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, met with staff, students and friends of the University as part of a panel discussion on the Trump administration and the end of American power.
Durham news
ERC Spotlight: Professor Dan Lawrence and the relationship between climate change and societies
Durham University is to host the European Research Council's (ERC) Scientific Council meeting this June. Leading up to the visit, we are highlighting some of the projects at Durham that are happening thanks to support from the ERC.
Global research
A force for good in our communities
Durham University makes a major contribution to the success of our city, county, and region, as well the UK as a whole.
Business and Partnerships
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Climate change driving rise in soil’s antibiotic resistance
A multinational research team, including Professor David W Graham from our top-rated Biosciences Department, have helped uncover a worrying new effect of climate change - the rise of antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Soil-bacteria-WEB.png)
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New study unlocks pathway to treat chronic pain
A new study involving our Biosciences department has revealed a previously unknown pain pathway in the human nervous system, reshaping our understanding of how chronic pain functions.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Chronic-pain-WEB.png)
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Durham takes lead role in national policy and evidence network
Durham University will be part of a new network to support evidence-based policymaking.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/UPEN-web.jpg)
Climate change driving rise in soil’s antibiotic resistance
A multinational research team, including Professor David W Graham from our top-rated Biosciences Department, have helped uncover a worrying new effect of climate change - the rise of antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria.
New study unlocks pathway to treat chronic pain
A new study involving our Biosciences department has revealed a previously unknown pain pathway in the human nervous system, reshaping our understanding of how chronic pain functions.
Durham takes lead role in national policy and evidence network
Durham University will be part of a new network to support evidence-based policymaking.
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Broaden your horizons with our Postgraduate Support Scholarships
We are delighted to announce 100 Postgraduate Support Scholarships to support eligible UK students from low and middle income backgrounds who apply for postgraduate study starting in September 2025.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/campaign-sites/postgraduate-student-support-scholarships/SRM-student.jpg)
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Durham student gives speech at global event at Canadian High Commission
In a ceremony today (23 May), Durham student Alice Booth (Biosciences), travelled to London to deliver a short speech at the Canadian High Commission.Student news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/_DSC1035.JPG)
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Celebrating student success at the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Awards
We proudly hosted our annual Student Employee of the Year Awards on Wednesday 30 April at the Mount Oswald Hub, shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of student employees, supportive mentors, and employers.Student news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/SEOTY-Awards-2025-banner.png)
Broaden your horizons with our Postgraduate Support Scholarships
We are delighted to announce 100 Postgraduate Support Scholarships to support eligible UK students from low and middle income backgrounds who apply for postgraduate study starting in September 2025.
Durham student gives speech at global event at Canadian High Commission
In a ceremony today (23 May), Durham student Alice Booth (Biosciences), travelled to London to deliver a short speech at the Canadian High Commission.
Celebrating student success at the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Awards
We proudly hosted our annual Student Employee of the Year Awards on Wednesday 30 April at the Mount Oswald Hub, shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of student employees, supportive mentors, and employers.
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Two Durham researchers appointed to lead REF 2029 sub-panels
Two Durham University researchers are to take important roles in assessing UK universities’ research quality.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/REF-web-3.jpg)
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Why your migraine might be making you crave a large Coke and fries
Professor of Neuroscience Amanda Ellison explains the science behind a new TikTok trend for handling migraines.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/Migraines.png)
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The Climate Fiction Prize 2025: the five shortlisted books reviewed by experts.
Five novels have been shortlisted for the 2025 Climate Fiction Prize. Academics, including Associate Professor in African Literature Louisa Egbunike, review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on May 14.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/Climate-Fiction-Prize.png)
Two Durham researchers appointed to lead REF 2029 sub-panels
Two Durham University researchers are to take important roles in assessing UK universities’ research quality.
Why your migraine might be making you crave a large Coke and fries
Professor of Neuroscience Amanda Ellison explains the science behind a new TikTok trend for handling migraines.
The Climate Fiction Prize 2025: the five shortlisted books reviewed by experts.
Five novels have been shortlisted for the 2025 Climate Fiction Prize. Academics, including Associate Professor in African Literature Louisa Egbunike, review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on May 14.
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Chancellor inspires Politics A-Level students at global affairs ‘in conversation’ event
A group of aspiring university students were given a rare insight into global affairs during a Chancellor-In-Conversation event led by our Chancellor, the renowned foreign policy expert, Dr Fiona Hill.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Gosforth-Academy-CiC.png)
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Professor Ed Welch wins prestigious R. Gapper Book Prize
Professor Edward Welch, Head of our School of Modern Languages and Cultures, has been awarded the 2024 R. Gapper Book Prize by the Society for French Studies.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Ed-Welch-WEB.png)
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Good Citizen award for ‘invaluable’ University staff member
Our Senior Events and Customer Services Manager, Andrea Cairns, has been awarded a Good Citizen of the Year prize from the City of Durham Parish Council thanks to her ‘invaluable’ contribution to the local community.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Andrea-Cairns-award.png)
Chancellor inspires Politics A-Level students at global affairs ‘in conversation’ event
A group of aspiring university students were given a rare insight into global affairs during a Chancellor-In-Conversation event led by our Chancellor, the renowned foreign policy expert, Dr Fiona Hill.
Professor Ed Welch wins prestigious R. Gapper Book Prize
Professor Edward Welch, Head of our School of Modern Languages and Cultures, has been awarded the 2024 R. Gapper Book Prize by the Society for French Studies.
Good Citizen award for ‘invaluable’ University staff member
Our Senior Events and Customer Services Manager, Andrea Cairns, has been awarded a Good Citizen of the Year prize from the City of Durham Parish Council thanks to her ‘invaluable’ contribution to the local community.
Upcoming events
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The Durham Law School International Arbitration Practitioner Day Programme
Friday 25 July 2025 - Friday 25 July 20259:00 AM to 5:00 PMAll talks take place in the Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Durham Law School./prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/departments-/law-school/general-images/Law-School-Blue-sky.jpeg)
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Pathways into Law
Wednesday 2 July 2025 - Wednesday 2 July 202510:30 AM to 3:00 PMPalatine Centre, Durham Law School/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/alumni-/Durham-Law-School.jpg)
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Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore
Saturday 14 June 2025 - Sunday 2 November 202510:00 AM to 5:00 PMPalace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RN/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/historic-libraries-at-palace-green/MA-Poster-Website-Crop.jpg)
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Student theatre and music summer 2025
Friday 6 June 2025 - Saturday 28 June 20257:30 PM to 10:00 PMVarious locations around Durham - see individual listings for details./prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/wider-student-experience-/music-clubs-and-societies/1470119-(1).jpg)
The Durham Law School International Arbitration Practitioner Day Programme
Friday 25 July 2025 - Friday 25 July 2025
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
All talks take place in the Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Durham Law School.
Pathways into Law
Wednesday 2 July 2025 - Wednesday 2 July 2025
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Palatine Centre, Durham Law School
Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore
Saturday 14 June 2025 - Sunday 2 November 2025
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RN
Student theatre and music summer 2025
Friday 6 June 2025 - Saturday 28 June 2025
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Various locations around Durham - see individual listings for details.
From our Student Blogs:
A Week in Stockholm: My International Study Tour Experience
Saruta, an international student studying MSc Management, shares highlights from her week in Stockholm during the International Study Tour, packed with learning, culture and cinnamon buns.
Read Saruta's blog
Where can an MSc in Public Policy take you?
Discover how our MSc Public Policy programme equips students with advanced analytical tools, real-world policy experience, and a global perspective that opens doors to diverse and meaningful careers. Whether you're aiming to influence healthcare, international development, climate policy, or economic reform, this degree gives you the foundation and the network to lead change.