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As we continue the new academic year, find out how we are managing Covid-19 and delivering a world-class education and student experience that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and wider communities.

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Unlocking the mystery of the Moon’s formation

Transforming our understanding of voice-hearing

Beginning at Durham, changing the world

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Booking for our Discover Durham Live sessions is now open!

We’re running a series of Discover Durham Live sessions throughout late November which will allow you to chat with current Durham students about everything Durham.

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Research

3rd December 2020

Award for research that could revolutionise computing

As the world becomes ever more dependent on imaging, computers and communication, research by our physicists could help revolutionise how these technologies work.

2nd December 2020

Heating our homes with hydrogen

Our research is supporting a new project that could see hydrogen become the future heat source for homes and provide green energy to industry.

27th November 2020

Keeping sleeping babies safe

Is he a good sleeper? Does she sleep through the night yet? These are common questions new parents are asked about their babies.

Vice-Chancellor's India Scholarships

We are excited to launch these brand new scholarships for entry in 2021. Scholarships will be available to students from India for courses in Engineering (undergraduate and taught postgraduate), Law (taught postgraduate) and Data Science (taught postgraduate).

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What's on

Keep up to date with our extensive programme of online events and activities. Connect with us from wherever you are in the world!

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Continuing Professional Development

We provide professional training that challenges boundaries, is research-led, transformative and takes advantage of the latest digital technologies.

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Your actions, Your university - help stop the spread of Coronavirus

Find out what you need to be doing to keep yourself and others safe and help stop the spread of the virus.

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30th November 2020

Helping others during Covid-19

We’re proud that many of our students give up their time to help others. Even with Covid-19 restrictions, there are lots of opportunities to get involved.

24th November 2020

Athletic students’ lockdown charity challenge

Durham students have come up with lots of inspiring ways to help others during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s a new one: walking, running, rowing, swimming or cycling all the way to Durham, USA!

23rd November 2020

Alumna recognised as a top entrepreneur

Congratulations to Khdeija Sidi Boubacar, who Poets and Quants have named in their Masters in Management Entrepreneurs of 2020 list. Published this week, the list is made up of 20 successful entrepreneurs from leading MSc Management programmes around the world.

From our student blogHow scholarships are helping to close the representation gap

In this blog, Chemistry student Romer explains how he and many other students, from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities, are taking advantage of various initiatives to ensure everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential at Durham.

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