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Durham student selected for Paralympics
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Paralympic debut for Gemma
Durham University student and wheelchair fencer, Gemma Collis, has been selected to represent Team GB at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. -
Team Durham
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Sporting alumni
Will Greenwood, Nasser Hussain, Jonathan Edwards, Gabby Logan... they all studied at Durham.
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Investing in Excellence: recruiting up to 50 new posts
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We are looking for some of the most creative minds to join us
We have embarked on a major academic investment and development strategy to cement our position as a leading but distinctive university for research and education of global impact. A programme of investment in senior academics has been launched recently and the university is now recruiting for up to 50 new posts, the majority at Professorial level. -
Durham's research profile
In partnership with policy-makers, industry, healthcare and education, Durham's cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural research shapes local, national and international agendas.
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Durham confirms its position as a top UK university
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The Complete University Guide 2013 confirms Durham as a top 5 UK University.
The consolidation of Durham’s performance in the Complete University Guide follows on from its best ever performance in the prestigious Sunday Times University Guide, which ranked Durham as the UK’s third best university. -
A world top 100 university
Durham retained its standing as a world top 100 university in the 2011/12 QS rankings.
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Ranked 15th in the world for employer reputation
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Durham graduates among most sought after in the world.
Durham University was ranked 15th globally for employer reputation in the 2011/12 QS World University League Rankings. -
98% of our undergraduates successfully complete their degree.
We have the second highest undergraduate completion rate in the UK.
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Durham students amongst the most satisfied in UK
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Durham University is a great place for students to live and study.
Durham registered its highest ever overall rating in the National Students' Survey. -
98% of our undergraduates successfully complete their degree.
We have the second highest completion rate in the UK.
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Latest News
- 15th May 2012 Durham student selected for Paralympics Durham University student and wheelchair fencer, Gemma Collis, has been selected to represent Team GB at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
- 10th May 2012 North arm of national research centre for innovative manufacturing launched at Durham University Manufacturers could benefit from the North arm of a national research centre aimed at improving the design, reliability and cost-effectiveness of technological and engineered products.
- 9th May 2012 Durham University scientists play role in successor to Hubble Durham University astrophysicists are part of an international team driving a new instrument which will help provide a clearer view of our Universe.
What's On
- 17th May 2012 'Outrageously Modern!' Avant-garde magazines 1884 - 1922 4th February - 20th May
- 17th May 2012 Ustinov Cafe Scientifique - 'The Reproductive Alpha and Omega' Noel Cameron, Professor of Human Biology from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University; and Lynnette Leidy Sievert, Professor of Anthropology at UMass, Amherst and Durham IAS will be discussing the impact of both menarche and menopause on women's health. This is an opportunity to hear from two leaders in the field of reproductive ecology and growth research who will look at the health impacts of milestone events in women's reproductive lives.
- 18th May 2012 Museums at Night: Palace Green Comes to Life To celebrate the annual Museums at Night event, members of Durham Student Theatre will be bringing Palace Green to life. Using the stunning backdrop of the Castle, Cathedral and the Green itself, characters from Durham's past will greet visitors and help them learn about our City's history.
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