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Financial support for postgraduate study
We have a range of financial support available for eligible home fee paying students commencing postgraduate study this September. This includes our new scholarships, the Postgraduate Student Support Scholarship and Dean’s Scholarship.
UK General Election 2024 Hub
Find out how to register to vote as a student and explore academic commentary ahead of the UK General Election on 4 July.
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Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff
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Research Impact at Durham
We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.
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Durham’s Global Lecture Series arrives in Washington DC
Senior University colleagues have been visiting Washington DC to reinforce Durham’s relationships with our wider community, our research partners and our alumni and supporters in the United States.
Alumna to represent Great British rowing team at 2024 Paris Olympics
Black female leaders take greater career risks to succeed
National equality, diversity and inclusion prize for Dr Bahar Baser
Durham psychologist discovers goosebumps happen far more often than we think
New study reveals shocking lack of conservation efforts for most threatened plants and animals
New study reveals man’s best friend has trouble conveying emotions
How Durham research and innovation is addressing global food insecurity
Professor Elena Lurie-Luke is our Entrepreneur in Residency in Life Sciences and was one of the first people appointed as a Professor-in-Practice at Durham. She is an expert in Biosciences research and innovation, with a keen interest in translating research into commercial success.
Durham scientists part of team behind stunning new images of the Universe
Archaeologists set out to uncover ‘lost house’ at landmark castle
New Student Exhibitions opening at University Museums
A series of three new exhibitions curated by MA Museum and Artefact Studies students are opening across Durham University Museums from 23 May.
Don’t miss out – Have you registered to vote?
Preferred Bidder announced for the refurbishment and redevelopment of the College of St Hild and St Bede
Does the state of the UK economy inspire confidence? An expert crunches the numbers
With UK inflation figures recently released, Dr Michael Nower from Durham University Business School has taken a deeper look at what they mean for the current state of the economy.
Sierra Leone’s bushmeat markets pose serious health hazards – we studied two for six months to find solutions
Infected blood scandal – what you need to know
Celebrate summer at the Botanic Garden Annual Fun Day
Following the success of last year’s inaugural Botanic Garden Fun Day, this has now become an annual event and will take place on Sunday 16 June, from 10am-4pm. This family-friendly, Fun Day offers loads of free activities, all in the beautiful surroundings of the Garden.
Strengthening our cultural partnerships in the US
Explore June's Community Newsletter
Upcoming events
Boudica
Eternal Ascent: Bentley Beetham and the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition
Alice Dalí AR: A Rabbit Hole Awaits
Botanic Garden Fun Day
From our Student Blogs:
Why you shouldn’t stress about not getting your first-choice college!
Our Choral Society joins the Royal Northern Sinfonia for a spectacular performance
Our Choral Society performed with the Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus last term in a stunning display of regional collaboration at the world-renowned Glasshouse International Centre for Music in North East England.