Newswire

Read the latest issues of Newswire, our alumni newsletter.

Newswire provides a round-up of articles to keep readers up-to-date with the latest Durham happenings, celebrate alumni achievements and share highlights from Colleges, Departments and Societies.

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March 2026

February 2026

March 2026

Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill delivers Annual Tacitus Lecture

Education, opportunities and relationships: making the world a better place

Collingwood’s Ava Wadsworth shines at Junior Hockey World Cup

>> Read the March 2026 issue

February 2026

Alumni superteam 'champion of champions' in University Challenge

Celebrating our newest graduates

King's Honours for our alumni

>> Read the February 2026 issue

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