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  • Welcome to new alumni

    Graduation isn't the end of your Durham journey - find out how to connect with our global alumni network, access alumni benefits and careers support, and get involved with alumni community events.

    Students participating in Summer Congregation

  • Shaping your future career

    We prepare our graduates for exciting and fulfilling careers around the world. Whether you are looking to stay in the UK after graduation or want to explore global opportunities, we will help you stand out.

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Welcome to new alumni

Graduation isn't the end of your Durham journey - find out how to connect with our global alumni network, access alumni benefits and careers support, and get involved with alumni community events.

Students participating in Summer Congregation

Shaping your future career

We prepare our graduates for exciting and fulfilling careers around the world. Whether you are looking to stay in the UK after graduation or want to explore global opportunities, we will help you stand out.

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Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff

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Research Impact at Durham

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

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Melsonby Hoard saved for the nation

One of the UK’s largest and most important Iron Age finds – excavated by archaeologists at Durham University – has been saved for the nation.

Global research
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Women football players as role models – an uneven playing field?

All eyes have been on women’s football, and on the England team as the winners of the UEFA Women’s Euros in Switzerland. The players are often held up as role models but is the pressure to inspire greater on women compared to men? Professor Stacey Pope from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences has looked into this.
Research news
England footballer Leah Williamson talking at a press conference

Using computers to track the changing sound of bands

Coldplay, Radiohead or R.E.M. – which band has changed their music the most over the years?
Research news
Lead singer of Coldplay, Chris Martin, performing at a concert.

Working together with people in secure mental health units to stay healthy

We’re collaborating with the NHS to empower people in secure mental health units get the exercise that they need to stay healthy.
Research news
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Magnetic wave mapping breakthrough could speed up your phone

An international team of researchers including physicists here in Durham have made a breakthrough that could help make our phones and computers faster and more energy efficient.
Global research
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New Career Mentoring Programme bridges the gap between lecture theatres and Careers

A pioneering career mentoring programme aimed at connecting recent university graduates employed within Atom Bank and EY with first-year students, has concluded its latest cycle with remarkable success, strengthening early-career support and professional development across disciplines.
Durham news
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Major grant awarded for new innovative research into programmable plants

We have been awarded a major research grant as part of UK’s ARIA’s (Advanced Research and Invention Agency) prestigious Programmable Plants initiative.
Research news
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Archaeology students help unearth hidden medieval past of Bishop Auckland

Over the last eight years, a medieval wall, chapel and even a toilet have been uncovered in the grounds of Auckland Palace in County Durham.

Archaeological excavations at Auckland Palace in Bishop Auckland, England.

Durham to lead national skills hub to boost UK research

As part of UKRI’s support of the UK’s Compute Roadmap published yesterday, we are launching a major new initiative called SHAREing (Skills Hub for Accelerated Research Environments Inspiring the Next Generation).
Researchers collaborating

Study finds women politicians are judged more harshly than men

Women politicians in the United States who deviate from party expectations or views are judged more harshly than men by voters. That is according to the findings of a new study led by academics from our School of Government and International Affairs.
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Congratulations to all our graduating students

We have been celebrating the achievements of our students in the summer sunshine in 23 Congregation ceremonies.

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Connecting talent with opportunity: careers weeks and fairs in review

Over 6,500 students attended our careers weeks and fairs programme over the 2024/25 academic year to boost their employability and explore diverse career opportunities.
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Malaysian partnership to develop financiers and regulators

We are working with the Securities Commission Malaysia to develop the financiers and regulators of the future.
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  • UEFA Women’s Euros: Media coverage and gender equality

    The UEFA Women’s Euros is in full swing, but a recent YouGov survey showed that interest in women’s football still lags well behind the men’s game. What does this mean in terms of gender equality in the sport? Expert on women, football and inequalities, Professor Stacey Pope, explains.
    Research news
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  • How the UK became dependent on asylum hotels

    The UK Government has promised to stop using hotels to house asylum seekers by 2029. Professor Jonathan Darling from our Department of Geography takes a look at the details behind the plans.
    Research news
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  • Pylon wars show why big energy plans need locals on board

    Thousands of new electricity pylons are to be built across parts of England under the government’s plans to decarbonise the electricity. And some people aren’t happy. Professor Simone Abram from our Department of Anthropology and Director of Durham Energy Institute, explores why electricity pylons can evoke such powerful feelings.
    Research news
    Electricity pylons with sun setting behind them

UEFA Women’s Euros: Media coverage and gender equality

The UEFA Women’s Euros is in full swing, but a recent YouGov survey showed that interest in women’s football still lags well behind the men’s game. What does this mean in terms of gender equality in the sport? Expert on women, football and inequalities, Professor Stacey Pope, explains.

A black and white football on the grass in a stadium.

How the UK became dependent on asylum hotels

The UK Government has promised to stop using hotels to house asylum seekers by 2029. Professor Jonathan Darling from our Department of Geography takes a look at the details behind the plans.
A group of women standing around with bags on the floor.

Pylon wars show why big energy plans need locals on board

Thousands of new electricity pylons are to be built across parts of England under the government’s plans to decarbonise the electricity. And some people aren’t happy. Professor Simone Abram from our Department of Anthropology and Director of Durham Energy Institute, explores why electricity pylons can evoke such powerful feelings.
Electricity pylons with sun setting behind them

Vote for our Botanic Garden to be RHS Partner of the year

Fans of the Botanic Garden are being invited to place their votes in the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Garden of the Year competition. Voters will also be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 RHS Garden gift voucher.

Botanic Garden lawn view with visitors

National teaching excellence award for two early career academics

Dr Alice Finden and Dr Kavi Abraham, both from our School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA), have won the British International Studies Association (BISA) Early Career Excellence in Teaching International Studies Prize.
Dr Alice and Dr Kavi

Waiting for your A-level results? Think: Durham

Are you or someone you know waiting for their A-level results? Maybe Durham could be the next step. Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien writes.
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Upcoming events

MG Car Display

Sunday 3 August 2025 - Sunday 3 August 2025
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Botanic Garden
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Crazy Creatures

Thursday 14 August 2025 - Thursday 14 August 2025
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden
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Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore

Saturday 14 June 2025 - Sunday 2 November 2025
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RN
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Family Craft Club does Book Beetle Printing

Tuesday 5 August 2025 - Tuesday 5 August 2025
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN
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From our Student Blogs:

My Chevening Journey at Durham

MA Educational Leadership and Change student Christie shares her journey as a Chevening scholar - from preparing for her application to settling in at Durham with the help of her new college family.
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Durham University – proud to host the National Astronomy Meeting 2025

Almost a thousand of the world’s top scientists are visiting Durham University as we host the UK’s National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) 2025 (7 to 11 July). NAM is the flagship annual event of the UK’s Royal Astronomical Society and sees scientists present the latest in cutting-edge space research. NAM also connects diverse communities - from researchers and amateur astronomers to schools, artists, industry, and the public.

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