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Discover the history of one of the UK's oldest university rugby teams and rewatch match footage from DURFC's 150th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday 3 May.
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Outstanding international students looking to start a postgraduate programme in September 2025 are invited to apply for scholarships of £10,000 and £5,000.
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Pope Leo XIV appointment – “a truly historic moment”
Following the appointment of Pope Leo XIV, our Theology and Religion experts have been commenting on the new Pope and head of the Catholic Church.

Universities partnership ‘a blueprint’ for others
A celebration of Durham collaborations with Japan
Summit explores regional inequalities facing women
Director of Institute for Medical Humanities honoured by Linköping University
Strategic patience is the smartest response to Trump’s tariffs
Spotlight on: Professor Jane Macnaughton - Understanding the lived experience of health and illness
People with health issues denied medication in police custody
People in police custody with health issues are regularly put at risk because medication is delayed or unavailable.

Remote work boosts innovation - but culture matters
Philosopher selected for prestigious fellowship
Broaden your horizons with our Postgraduate Support Scholarships
We are delighted to announce 100 Postgraduate Support Scholarships to support eligible UK students from low and middle income backgrounds who apply for postgraduate study starting in September 2025.

UK security minister visits Durham to talk career and lessons in leadership
Celebrating student success at the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Awards
Our ape cousins show us empathy has deep evolutionary roots – new research
Dr Jake Brooker and Professor Zanna Clay of the Department of Psychology cover their research showing the softer side of apes.

Sir Harry Evans summit explores challenges facing press freedom
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder harms relationships for both sufferers and their partners – new study
European universities launch major declaration on tackling climate change
Thirty-nine European universities have come together to launch the Durham Declaration, which will shape our joint efforts towards sustainable development.

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I dedicated my life to tackling climate change while studying at Durham – Green Party co-leader
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Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio
Botanic Garden Fun Day 2025
Durham Film Festival 2025
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