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New book celebrates 60 years of Classical Civilisation in English schools

A landmark new publication authored by Professors Arlene Holmes-Henderson and Edith Hall offers the first comprehensive study of two transformative subjects in the English curriculum.
Left to right: Edith Hall, Emma Bridges and Arlene Holmes-Henderson pictured at the parliamentary reception and book launch

Heritage and renewal at Durham Castle: step into history this autumn

Find out about the latest at Durham Castle, including celebrations for this year’s Heritage Open Days, and an update on the revitalisation of the historic Fellows’ Garden.

Hitting a home run for baseball and softball at Durham

Our student baseball and softball club recorded their most successful season this past academic year. We catch up with the club’s outgoing President, Jaryd Mercer, to find out more.
A baseball team wearing medals posing in two lines for the camera

Durham theologians reflect on faith, justice, and the cosmos on flagship radio show

Two of our leading theologians shared their insights on a flagship UK radio programme that broadcasts expert reflections on faith, ethics, and human experience
Anna Rowlands smiling at the camera wearing a dark top and David Wilkinson wearing a dark suit talking on a stage

Renowned conductor Tim Burke named as Principal Conductor of our Choral Society

Newcastle-based conductor and composer, Tim Burke, takes the reigns of our Choral Society (DUCS) following the retirement of John Forsyth MBE.

Durham startup success

A successful business startup, founded by David Weinkove, a Professor in our Biosciences department, and a former colleague, Chris Saunter, recently featured in a series of articles about entrepreneurs in The Times newspaper. 
Hundreds or tony worms on and off bacteria which looks like a large semi circle

A life-long dream come true: ocean science and storytelling in Tonga

Alumna Rebecca Daniel (Biological Sciences, St Mary’s College, 2014-17) has been selected as one of only five people to join a unique marine research expedition in Tonga, led by Arksen and charity 10% for the Ocean.
Underwater image showing a whale and a shark

‘Fabulous, formidable and visionary’: a television pioneer with a career rooted in Durham.

As a University community, we were saddened to hear of the recent death of our alumna and honorary graduate Biddy Baxter MBE. Her time spent in Durham in the 1950s played a formative role in an impressive career that influenced the lives of many young people.
Biddy Baxter sitting bottom left in a posed freshers group

New partnership brings Durham University research to life at Raby Castle

We’ve formalised our already productive collaboration with Raby Castle, connecting world-class research with one of the North East’s most iconic heritage sites.
Lord Barnard and Karen O'Brien sitting at a table signing the MoU document

Street Museum heritage project expands thanks to new funding 

A heritage project that connects local communities with our world-class museum collections is expanding thanks to funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Communities & Collections Fund. 
A young girl with blonde hair reads a booklet with Street Museum written on the front

Chancellor Fiona Hill to launch new podcast at Durham Book Festival

Durham’s annual Book Festival will return from 10 – 12 October, welcoming a host of writers and thinkers from across the world, including our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill.
Image of Dr Fiona Hill with Durham Book Festival 2025 logo

Durham professor contributes to UK Parliamentary intelligence report on Iran

Our renowned international relations expert, Professor Anoush Ehteshami, has played a key role in a high-profile Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (ISC) inquiry.
Professor Anoush Ehteshami is pictured against a plain background