Our University Library and Collections have loaned literary items to the National Portrait Gallery (NPG). The books are travelling with the Writers Revealed touring exhibition to Busan, South Korea and Shanghai, China.

Dr Ge Chen has won an international honour for his research into freedom of expression with a focus on China.

The new academic year is upon us, and we’re ready and raring to go with some events you won’t want to miss out on.

Our researchers are helping young people discover the overlooked stories of Black British communities through art, history and literature.

Our new students have joined our Durham University community, with an official welcome at our traditional Matriculation ceremonies in Durham Cathedral.

A new project aiming to develop a novel way to treat high blood pressure has received £125,000 from the Scottish Funding Council.

Archaeologists have revealed new insights into how the world’s first farming villagers formed communities, moved across the land and responded to outsiders. 

Leading women’s law expert Professor Clare McGlynn from our top-rated Law School has played a key role in a groundbreaking court case in Australia that strengthens the international fight against deepfake sexual abuse.

The spirit of Diwali will light up the Oriental Museum on Saturday 18 October, 6-8pm as students and community volunteers welcome visitors to enjoy this vibrant celebration.

We are strengthening our research links with Japan with the appointment of Professor Claire O’Malley as the UK co-chair of the Japan-UK RENKEI consortium.

We have officially launched a major new research hub dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are transforming society.

A new study from our Department of Psychology has found that identity distress (difficulty forming a cohesive identity) could be a behind the higher rates of poor mental health experienced by autistic people.