David Harper, Emeritus Professor of Palaeontology and former Principal of Van Mildert College, has been awarded the 2025 Lapworth Medal. This is the Palaeontological Association’s highest honour.

A new report has set out what foundations would be needed to install wind turbines off the coast of North East England.

Ten Durham sports teams competed in the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Big Wednesday event this year, coming away with an outstanding set of results.

Colleagues from across the University caught up with past and future students at two receptions in India

Our Department of Computer Science has welcomed an exciting new arrival: Alan, a humanoid robot that will support a wide range of future research.

An internationally renowned expert from our Law School has given evidence to MPs on police cooperation between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland post-Brexit.

For over a decade, Northern Lights A Cappella, our student‑run and award‑winning singing group, has been a standout part of our student performing arts community.

Current workplace frameworks are failing to reflect the realities of modern employment, leaving many people working multiple jobs without adequate protection, new research from Professor Jo McBride in our Business School finds.

Harmful gambling can worsen domestic abuse and act as escapism for women, new research from Durham University Business School finds.

Asian Access is a new residential programme supporting Year 12 students of Asian heritage in the UK, aiming to boost their confidence in applying to Durham University.

Durham University has announced a new partnership with Sage to help build AI skills and support future talent across North East England.

We have achieved a best-ever 22 subjects in the world top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.