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Reconnecting with our Colleges

Alumnus, Timpson Group CEO and newly appointed Minister of State for Prisons, Parole and Probation, James Timpson OBE, visited Durham recently to be awarded an honorary Doctor of Science in our Summer Congregation ceremony.

Alumni news
Durham is a finalist for three Green Gown Awards

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three Green Gown Awards that recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives in the higher and further education sector. This includes the Nature Positive category in the International Awards, and the Creating Impact category and the Sustainability Institution of the Year category in the UK & Ireland Awards.

Durham news
Durham Book Festival 2024 programme announced.

Durham’s annual Book Festival will return from 10 – 13 October, welcoming a host of writers from across the world and celebrating the power of the written word. We are looking forward to welcoming back Durham alumna and New York Times best-selling author Lucy Foley, to talk about her latest novel, The Guest List. Along with another alumnus Mathew Blake, who will be discussing his debut novel, Anna O.

Durham news
Norman Chapel first phase conservation complete

The first phase of a long-term project to preserve and restore the Norman Chapel at Durham Castle, the oldest standing building in Durham City, has now been completed. A programme of essential work has been carried out over the past two years to preserve this important building and restore it to use.

Durham news
Medical humanities pioneer to oversee influential bioethics council

Professor Jane Macnaughton from our Institute for Medical Humanities and Department of Anthropology has been chosen as the next Chair of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics Governing Board.

Durham news
Oriental Museum exhibits unique collection in Japan

A unique collection of family memorabilia from the Oriental Museum is being exhibited at the National Museum of Japanese History in Sakura, Chiba. This special exhibition ‘Memories of the Squire Family – Mementoes of a British Engineer’, offers a glimpse into the life of a British engineering family who lived in Japan in the early 20th century.

Global research
How exercise can support eating disorder recovery

Research led by Dr Hester Hockin-Boyers (Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences), suggests that combining seemingly opposing approaches to health management could support eating disorder recovery.

Research news

Reconnecting with our Colleges

Alumnus, Timpson Group CEO and newly appointed Minister of State for Prisons, Parole and Probation, James Timpson OBE, visited Durham recently to be awarded an honorary Doctor of Science in our Summer Congregation ceremony.

Alumni news

Durham is a finalist for three Green Gown Awards

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three Green Gown Awards that recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives in the higher and further education sector. This includes the Nature Positive category in the International Awards, and the Creating Impact category and the Sustainability Institution of the Year category in the UK & Ireland Awards.

Durham news

Durham Book Festival 2024 programme announced.

Durham’s annual Book Festival will return from 10 – 13 October, welcoming a host of writers from across the world and celebrating the power of the written word. We are looking forward to welcoming back Durham alumna and New York Times best-selling author Lucy Foley, to talk about her latest novel, The Guest List. Along with another alumnus Mathew Blake, who will be discussing his debut novel, Anna O.

Durham news

Norman Chapel first phase conservation complete

The first phase of a long-term project to preserve and restore the Norman Chapel at Durham Castle, the oldest standing building in Durham City, has now been completed. A programme of essential work has been carried out over the past two years to preserve this important building and restore it to use.

Durham news

Medical humanities pioneer to oversee influential bioethics council

Professor Jane Macnaughton from our Institute for Medical Humanities and Department of Anthropology has been chosen as the next Chair of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics Governing Board.

Durham news

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Oriental Museum exhibits unique collection in Japan

A unique collection of family memorabilia from the Oriental Museum is being exhibited at the National Museum of Japanese History in Sakura, Chiba. This special exhibition ‘Memories of the Squire Family – Mementoes of a British Engineer’, offers a glimpse into the life of a British engineering family who lived in Japan in the early 20th century.

Global research

Dorothy and Margaret Squires with a member of the Japanese family, children in Japanese dress, black and white image

How exercise can support eating disorder recovery

Research led by Dr Hester Hockin-Boyers (Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences), suggests that combining seemingly opposing approaches to health management could support eating disorder recovery.

Research news

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Giving graduates the employability edge

Durham graduates are some of the most sought after, offering a range of knowledge, skills and experience developed by excellent teaching, internationally rated research and a wealth of opportunities outside the traditional curriculum.

Durham news
Our summer of sport successes continues

Our students, staff and alumni continue to represent Durham at international levels across the sporting spectrum this summer. From competing in the Olympic Games in Paris, the World Rowing Championships in Canada, and the Paralympic Games, our record year for sport shows no signs of slowing.

Durham news
Durham is a Sustainability Institution of the Year finalist in Green Gown Awards 2024

We have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Sustainability Institution of the Year category award in this year's UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards for our project entitled Turning Sustainability Ambition into Action, which recognises our continued efforts to deliver on our sustainability ambition.

Durham news

Giving graduates the employability edge

Durham graduates are some of the most sought after, offering a range of knowledge, skills and experience developed by excellent teaching, internationally rated research and a wealth of opportunities outside the traditional curriculum.

Our summer of sport successes continues

Our students, staff and alumni continue to represent Durham at international levels across the sporting spectrum this summer. From competing in the Olympic Games in Paris, the World Rowing Championships in Canada, and the Paralympic Games, our record year for sport shows no signs of slowing.

Durham is a Sustainability Institution of the Year finalist in Green Gown Awards 2024

We have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Sustainability Institution of the Year category award in this year's UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards for our project entitled Turning Sustainability Ambition into Action, which recognises our continued efforts to deliver on our sustainability ambition.

Durham’s solar-powered car reaches new height at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Our Solar Car team has successfully conquered the legendary Goodwood Hill Climb, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable motorsport.

Student news
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.

Student news
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.

Student news

Durham’s solar-powered car reaches new height at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Our Solar Car team has successfully conquered the legendary Goodwood Hill Climb, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable motorsport.

Durham University Solar Car stand at the Goodwood festival of speed

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.

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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.

Upcoming events

Hong Kong Alumni Gathering, 28 September 2024

Saturday 28 September 2024 - Saturday 28 September 2024

12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Ming Pavilion at the Senior Common Room, 14 & 15/F The University of Hong Kong K.K. Leung Building, Pok Fu Lam Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
Alumni Gathering in Toronto

Wednesday 2 October 2024 - Wednesday 2 October 2024

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Mill Street Brewpub, Distillery District, 21 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
MBA Conference

Friday 4 October 2024 - Friday 4 October 2024

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Durham University Business School The Waterside Building, Riverside Place, Durham, DH1 1SL
Taipei Alumni Gathering

Friday 18 October 2024 - Friday 18 October 2024

6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Sunbird Mediterranean Restaurant, 27, Lane 101, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, 光武里, Da’an District, Taipei City, TW

Hong Kong Alumni Gathering, 28 September 2024

Saturday 28 September 2024 - Saturday 28 September 2024

12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Ming Pavilion at the Senior Common Room, 14 & 15/F The University of Hong Kong K.K. Leung Building, Pok Fu Lam Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong

Alumni Gathering in Toronto

Wednesday 2 October 2024 - Wednesday 2 October 2024

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Mill Street Brewpub, Distillery District, 21 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

MBA Conference

Friday 4 October 2024 - Friday 4 October 2024

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Durham University Business School The Waterside Building, Riverside Place, Durham, DH1 1SL

Taipei Alumni Gathering

Friday 18 October 2024 - Friday 18 October 2024

6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Sunbird Mediterranean Restaurant, 27, Lane 101, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, 光武里, Da’an District, Taipei City, TW

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Law LLB, Trevelyan College, 2018

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