Watch current students Holly (budding volcanologist), Sam (president of Student Theatre) and Gemma (Paralympic fencer) talk about how Durham has transformed their lives, and watch alumnus Jeremy Vine (journalist and media presenter) reflect on his time at Durham.

Antibiotic resistance is a global problem; this research led by Durham University and involving colleagues at the University of Birmingham, will pave the way for a renaissance in the use of antibiotics.

Take a look at our research and lecture video library.

Professor Douglas Davies works in the areas of Theology and Anthropology, and his research has influenced numerous debates and discussions, including a House of Commons Select Committee looking at reforming the burial laws.

Durham University astronomers have played a key role in research using a powerful new telescope to bring images of the distant Universe into much sharper focus - images which are 200 times sharper than anything previously possible.

The department also incorporates the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics, home to the Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology and to the Institute for Computational Cosmology.

Lindisfarne Gospels Durham will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see a selection of St Cuthbert’s treasures alongside the book that was written in his honour. The exhibition will run from 1st July till 30th September and will be housed in in Durham University’s new world-class facilities in Palace Green Library.

The North East will celebrate the Lindisfarne Gospels with a three-month festival of events, workshops and activities inspired by the 1000 mile journey St Cuthbert’s body took en route from Holy Island to its final resting place in Durham Cathedral.