Our alumna Heidi Alexander MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Transport in the UK Government. Ms Alexander holds an ...

Finding a house can be a busy and stressful time, but the process shouldn’t leave you feeling unduly pressured. There’s enough student housing in Durham to meet demand so you don’t need to rush in ...

Durham Global Week 2025 will take place from Saturday 1 – Sunday 9 March 2025. All staff and students are encouraged to get involved, by submitting proposals for events to be part of the programme.

Climate change is one of the biggest threats facing the world today. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor Karen O'Brien explores how Durham University is both pioneering research to understand ...

During China’s fast urbanization, millions of female migrants are moving from small towns to big cities like Shanghai. These women, full of hope and determination, leave behind not only their homes ...

Caption: Professor Karen O'Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University, and Paul Ramsbottom OBE, Wolfson Foundation, pictured while on a recent tour of the new facilities. This year marks ...

The Botanic Garden is open almost every day of the year, including Sundays and Bank Holidays, but does close shortly before Christmas and re-open after New Year when Durham University itself is closed ...

The Museum of Archaeology's collections range from the prehistoric to the post-medieval. Our gallery charting the story of Durham is housed within Palace Green Library and is free entry.

Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre is open daily and is free to enter. Our team of staff and volunteers will be able to provide you with information to make the most of your visit to Durham’s ...