Latest News
Appointment of new Executive Dean for Science Faculty
Professor Clive Roberts has been appointed as our new Executive Dean (Science).
Why we need a unified tertiary education funding system
Shaid Mahmood, our Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), has joined leaders from across the education sector to call for a unified funding system for English universities and further education colleges.
Chancellor discusses regional development with University community
Durham University Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, met with staff, students and friends of the University as they came together to discuss the topic of regional development.
Lumiere lights up our ground-breaking research
This week sees the return of Lumiere, the dazzling light art event hosted in Durham bi-annually.
This year’s event includes three installations drawing on some of our ground-breaking research.
Strengthening our partnerships in Japan
On 19 October 2023, we were very pleased to welcome a delegation, hosted by Durham County Council, from the Japan Local Government Centre (JLGC) to Durham.
New multi-million project aims to promote green energy capabilities
Durham University has partnered with universities in Twente (Netherlands), Barcelona (Spain) and Trieste (Italy) to form the EarthSafe Doctoral Network, which launched last month. This €2.7 million project will develop cutting-edge technology to support the transition to green energy. EarthSafe is funded by the European Commission via the Marie Sklodowska-Curie programme and UK Research and Innovation.
Durham University announces the Richard S. Ellis prize for early career scientists
Professor of Astrophysics and esteemed former Durham colleague, Professor Richard Ellis CBE FRS has donated a generous prize for aspiring astronomers to assist them with their early-career ambitions.
Convocation - back home in Durham!
For the first time in many years, our annual Convocation event was held in Durham on the 23 October. It proved to be a great night, combining our brilliant, multi-disciplinary research with an update on our University Strategy and an opportunity to catch up with old friends – and make new ones!
Durham represented in 2023 Earthshot Prize
Alumnus Sam Cooper (pictured second from right) represents Durham as a finalist in HRH Prince William’s prestigious Earthshot Prize this year.
Celebrating Durham’s Global Connections: inviting nominations for Durham Global Awards 2024
Following the success of our inaugural Durham Global Week, we are calling our vibrant community to nominate candidates for next year’s Durham Global Awards, celebrating diversity and cross-cultural impact.
Durham hosts new £10m supercomputer to investigate the Universe
We’re home to a new £10m supercomputer that will help scientists around the world investigate the mysteries of the Universe.
Revitalising ancient water systems for future resilience within the Kathmandu Valley
Professor Robin Coningham and Dr Christopher Davis from our Department of Archaeology explain why sustainable access to water is so important and how Durham is helping.