Latest News
Appointment of new Executive Dean for Faculty of Social Sciences and Health
Professor Martin Evans has been appointed as our new Executive Dean (Social Sciences and Health).
Multiple concussions in rugby players change proteins in their blood
A new study shows that retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have abnormal levels of certain proteins in their blood.
Dr Fiona Hill to co-lead major UK Strategic Defence Review
Our Chancellor and distinguished foreign affairs expert, Dr Fiona Hill, has been appointed by the Prime Minister Keir Starmer to co-lead a comprehensive review of the UK Armed Forces. The announcement follows several Durham University alumni and supporters having recently been elected to the House of Commons or taking seats in the House of Lords.
Expanding our twinning partnership with Zaporizhzhia National University
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine remains of immense concern to us all. As a University, we are proud to enter the third year of partnership with our Ukrainian twinned university, Zaporizhzhia National University (ZNU), with continued sharing of best practice, institutional capacity-building and research collaborations.
National Student Survey: our students are very satisfied
Our students are very satisfied with their university experience at Durham, according to the National Student Survey 2024.
Welcome to our new Chief Financial Officer
We are pleased to announce Neil Scott as our new Chief Financial Officer.
Durham University alumni and supporters take up seats in UK Houses of Parliament
Durham University alumni and supporters will help to shape the future of UK politics following the country’s recent General Election.
6,000 students celebrate graduation at Summer Congregation
Almost 6,000 Durham University students have celebrated their graduation, in a week of ceremonies marking our Summer Congregation 2024.
Not just any tour: Chapel Choir of University College to perform at the Vatican
This summer, the Chapel Choir of University College (known as Castle Chapel Choir) will be embarking on a tour spanning the UK and Italy to share their vocal talents. Including well-known UK venues, the tour also includes St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in Italy.
His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2024
On the announcement of The King’s Birthday Honours List 2024, we would like to congratulate and celebrate the fantastic achievements of the alumni, staff, students and friends who have been honoured.
Quadruple representation for Durham in Team GB hockey squad
Three Durham alumni and a graduating student have been selected for the men’s and women’s Team GB hockey squads ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer.
Save the date - celebrating 60 years of Van Mildert College
At Van Mildert College, we are looking forward to 2025 and to celebrating our 60th Anniversary with current and past students, staff and supporters.