Events
Durham University Events 2012
Events taking place at Durham University in 2012
An Audience with Bill Bryson
As part of the renaming of the Bill Bryson Library, Bill shared stories about Russell Crowe, meeting Durham students, a trip to Kenya, why he loves the UK and 7 tips on how to have a good life.
Durham University - Olympic Torch Relay
The Olympic Torch in Durham City at the Durham University Racecourse
Launch of the Lindisfarne Gospels
Lindisfarne Gospels Ticket Launch 20th March 2013
20th March 2013: St Cuthbert's Day, and tickets go on sale for the Lindisfarne Gospels Durham exhibition which will run from 1st July - 30th September 2013.
Making Science Work
Nobel Prize winning scientist Sir Paul Nurse has officially opened Durham University's new student services building, the Palatine Centre. Following the opening ceremony, Sir Paul, who is the President of the Royal Society, also delivered a lecture to students and staff on the subject of Making Science Work. A video of Sir Paul's lecture can be viewed here.
Ogden Centre's 10th Anniversary Celebrations
Watch this short video showing Durham University's Ogden Centre's 10th Anniversary Celebrations. The event included series of lectures in the presence of Professor Peter Higgs.
Sir Thomas Allen installed as Chancellor of Durham University
Sir Thomas Allen installed as 12th Chancellor of Durham University
Sophie Hosking's visit to Durham University
Watch a video of gold medallist Sophie Hosking's visit to Durham University.
The Official UK Launch of the Al-Sabah Programme
Durham University welcomes HH Sheikh Nasser al-Mohammad al-Sabah of Kuwait, Professor Rasha al-Sabah, and a delegation of guests to mark the UK launch of a new international research programme.
The University welcomes Her Majesty The Queen
Durham University hosted Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh as part of their Diamond Jubilee tour of the United Kingdom.
The official naming of The Anne Galbraith Boardroom
Watch this video of the official naming of The Anne Galbraith Boardroom on 27th November 2012.
The official naming of The Bill Bryson Library
Watch this short video about the official naming of the Bill Bryson Library on 27th November 2012.
The official opening of The Palatine Centre
Watch this video to find out about the launch of the Palatine Centre.
The politics of climate change
Watch Professor Lord Anthony Giddens discuss the politics of climate change as part of Durham Castle Lecture Series on 31st October 2012.