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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
- 23rd May 2012 Allocating NHS funds by age only would benefit affluent areas Government plans to allocate NHS resources by age only would disproportionately benefit areas of England that are the most healthy, most affluent, and most likely to vote Conservative, argues Professor Clare Bambra in a letter to this week's BMJ (British Medical Journal).
- 21st May 2012 Modern dog breeds genetically disconnected from ancient ancestors Cross-breeding of dogs over thousands of years has made it extremely difficult to trace the ancient genetic roots of today's pets, according to a new study led by Durham University.
- 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.
What's On
- 26th May 2012 Green Woodworking Event & Traditional Crafts Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May
- 28th May 2012 Final Year Recitals 28th - 30th May
- 29th May 2012 China's Foreign Policy Lecture A lecture by His Excellency Mr. Liu Xiaoming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United Kingdom. This lecture is Free to attend. Complimentary coffee & cakes will be available following the lecture. Registration is essential.
Visit us!
Come along to one of our pre-application open days this June to find out more about studying at Durham University.
More information and details of how to book