New guidance has been issued on how universities should use contextual admissions to make sure England makes the most of its talented young people and mature learners, whatever their background.

Student satisfaction at Durham University is high and continues to improve, according to the latest results of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2026. The NSS is the independent annual survey of the ...

Hundreds of students experienced an engaging and high-profile recruitment showcase from the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. The event featured a Formula One show car displayed in the heart of ...

The research compared ancient rock carvings, or ‘petroglyphs’, of boats across 12 sites in Northwest Iberia (modern Spain and Portugal), with well documented petroglyphs in Southern Scandinavia ...

A leading Durham researcher has received prestigious national recognition for her outstanding and sustained contribution to the field of developmental psychology. Professor Deborah Riby has been ...

Our physics research delves into the origins of the Moon and galaxies – and now people can have a go at shaping the cosmos themselves. Our hands-on exhibit, Universe Makers, will feature at the ...

We’ve joined the North-East Institute of Technology (NEIoT) to strengthen advanced technical training across the region and close the skills gap in key sectors. The Institute supports the development ...

An international team of researchers including our Department of Geography has discovered a vast geological structure hidden beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet. The structure is made up of a system ...

Classics researcher Professor Arlene Holmes-Henderson MBE has been recognised with one of the field’s top national honours. Arlene has received the 2026 Classical Association Prize. It is awarded each ...

Warmest congratulations to Prof. Arlene-Holmes Henderson who has been awarded the Gulbenkian Professorship in the Humanities. The Professorship sees Portuguese higher education institutions host ...

We’ve signed a new partnership with Historic England to advance research and public engagement on North East England’s natural and cultural heritage. We will work together on key research areas ...