We are updating these webpages with information and guidance on a regular basis to reflect the latest government advice. Please use the pages below to access the information most relevant to you.
We urge our entire community to follow government guidance to stay where you are.
The vast majority of our learning and student enrichment activities will continue to be offered online only for the remainder of Epiphany Term (Term 2), as planned.
Easter Term starts on 26 April. We ask students not to come back to Durham ahead of that date or before government gives consent, unless it is essential you do so to support your educational needs. We expect revision and teaching activity in the Easter Term to be a blend of face-to-face and online
We will ensure that students receive a first-rate education and achieve their learning outcomes on time, and that students are not disadvantaged during the pandemic.
To support students in continuing their studies from home, until face-to-face teaching recommences, we will reduce College residence charges for days that College rooms are unoccupied.
Visit the "Latest news" sections for students and staff for more information.
Last updated on 26/2/2021
New / updated FAQs
Please see below for FAQs added or updated week commencing 1 March 2021:
FAQs for staff have been updated on the following pages:
There are no FAQs in this category.
23 February
All staff and postgraduate research students: UK Government announcement
All undergraduate and postgraduate taught students: UK Government announcement
11 February
All staff and postgraduate research students: Academic Safety Net
All Foundation Programme and undergraduate students: Academic Safety Net
All postgraduate taught students: Academic Safety Net
19 January
All staff and postgraduate research students: Covid-19 update
All undergraduate and postgraduate taught students: Covid-19 update
14 January
All staff and postgraduate research students: Covid-19 update
All undergraduate and postgraduate taught students: Covid-19 update
13 January
All staff email: Temporary job retention scheme
7 January
All staff and postgraduate research students: Epiphany Term update
All undergraduate and postgraduate taught students: Epiphany Term update
5 January
All undergraduate and postgraduate taught students: Covid-19 Update: A message from the Vice-Chancellor
All staff and postgraduate research students: Covid-19 Update: A message from the Vice-Chancellor
All staff and postgraduate research students: Changes to Covid-19 restrictions
All undergraduate and postgraduate taught students: Changes to Covid-19 restrictions
1 January
All staff and postgraduate research students: Revised January return arrangements - Update
All undergraduate and postgraduate taught students: Revised January return arrangements
31 December
All staff and postgraduate research students: Revised January return arrangements
17 December
All staff and postgraduate research students: Covid-19 update
All undergraduate and postgraduate taught students: Important information about returning in January
11 December
All students: Student support and services over the winter vacation
10 December
Undergraduate and postgraduate taught students: A message from the Vice-Chancellor and Warden
4 December
Staff and postgraduate research students: Covid-19 Update 4.12.2020: Guidance on students returning to higher education in January
Undergraduate and postgraduate taught students: Covid-19 Update 4.12.2020: Guidance on students returning to higher education in January
27 November
Staff and postgraduate research students: Covid-19 update
Undergraduate and postgraduate taught students: Covid-19 update
Covid-19 Incident Control Centre
The Covid-19 Incident Control Centre (ICC) is operating 7 days a week. Open from 8am to 8pm Monday-Friday, and 9am to 5pm Saturday-Sunday, and can be contacted in the event of an incident by email or on 0191 334 0000. Outside of these hours, the telephone will be answered by Security.
To report a Covid-19 breach, call 101 to speak to the local police.