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Celebrating 20 years of Durham University in Stockton
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Professor Lord Robert Winston delivers lecture to help us celebrate.
Durham University is marking the 20th anniversary of its Queen’s Campus site in Stockton with a visit from Professor Lord Robert Winston, well-known fertility expert and television presenter. The occasion also marks the official opening of the GP training programme in the new 4th wing of the campus’ Wolfson Building. -
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Durham Rugby Receives Worldwide Recognition
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Rugby World 'Club Of The Year' Goes To Durham
The award was given in recognition of the club's outstanding performances on the pitch, their work in the community, and the huge numbers of students playing rugby at Durham. -
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£7 million new Law School formally opened
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Leading barrister and human rights lawyer Baroness Helena Kennedy has officially opened Durham University’s impressive new Law School building.
Baroness Kennedy said: "Durham University has one of the leading law schools in the world and this new building will take it into a league of its own. I feel so honoured to be opening it – it really is state of the art, with facilities which are unmatched anywhere in the UK." -
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At the core of work in the Durham Law School are research clusters, which include centres and groups specialising in Human Rights, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, Gender and Law, European Law, Commercial and Corporate Law, Law and Conflict, Islam and Law, Ethics, Law in the Life Sciences, and Legal Theory.
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Where academic success is only half the story
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Durham's unique experience allows students to develop their potential academically and socially
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. -
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One amazing book, one incredible journey
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Buy your tickets for Lindisfarne Gospels Durham
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. -
Three-month festival of events
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. -
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Gold, silver and more - treasures announced
Find out which stunning treasures will join the Lindisfarne Gospels and the Saint Cuthbert Gospel at the Lindisfarne Gospels Durham Exhibition
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Latest News
- Children from the poorest families are twice as likely to contract malaria than the least poor New research has found that wherever malaria occurs, the poorest children within the world’s most impoverished communities are twice as likely to contract malaria than the least poor, suggesting that poverty alleviation will protect children from malaria.*
- Are women judges different to men? Durham University law students find out in a groundbreaking experiment for BBC Radio 4’s Law in Action Durham Law School Professor Erika Rackley said law students asked to determine if gender affected judges’ rulings were unable to establish a discernible difference.
- Failing the test: major review discovers serious problems with citizenship test Research into the new Life in the UK citizenship test has exposed major flaws in the exam.
What's On
- 19th June 2013 Hinduism in India: Culture, Ritual & Community 24th may - 30th September
- 19th June 2013 Durham Klang 13 - Festival of Contemporary Music Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th June.
- 19th June 2013 'The Politics of Art: Does Art have a role to play in Politics?' Ustinov College Cafe Politique
Pre-application Open Days 2013
Booking is now open for our pre-application open days in Durham City and Queen's Campus. Come and explore Durham University for yourself!