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Working together on student housing

We've met with the City of Durham MP, Durham County Council, City of Durham Parish Council, Durham Students’ Union, letting agents, independent landlords and representatives of Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) providers to discuss student accommodation.

Participants in a discussion about student housing pictured outside the Confluence Building

Environmental impacts of food highlighted in new campaign

Durham is proud to support Durham County Council’s Places to Eat initiative, an innovative new scheme which will see carbon ratings added to menus at eateries across our campus accommodation.

Strengthening our partnerships in India

In May we celebrated our long-standing partnership with the Maharaja Sayajirao University (MS University) of Baroda.

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Professor Jolyon Mitchell appointed as new Principal of St John’s College

We’re proud to welcome Professor Jolyon Mitchell as the new Principal of St John’s College.

Professor Jolyon Mitchell, wearing a white shirt and dark blue jacket, smiles at the camera standing in front of a green shrub with red berries.

College bars secure national safety accreditation

Fourteen of our 16 college bars have secured national safety accreditation.

Officials pictured on the steps outside Durham Castle, holding licensing certificates

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week with Dr Patrick Jachyra

Dr Patrick Jachyra from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences explains the importance of physical activity for supporting mental health, particularly in neurodivergent and disabled people. He also shares some tools below that can contribute to mental well-being.

Scientists unearth forgotten children of the past

Scientists have unearthed a harrowing story of forgotten children of the past, providing the first direct evidence of the lives of early nineteenth century ‘pauper apprentices’.

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Orbit member Intelligent Gels wins Ofwat innovation competition

Orbit member and environmental gel innovator Intelligent Gels in partnership with Durham University, Northumbrian Water and technology innovation catalyst CPI is one of 16 initiatives being awarded a share of £40 million in Ofwat’s latest innovation competition – the Water Breakthrough Challenge.