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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.
Durham ranked 7th in the Complete University Guide
The 2025 edition of this impactful league table puts us once again firmly in the UK top 10. Our consistent performance over the years reflects the wealth of opportunities students find at Durham.
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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 scientists part of team behind stunning new images of the Universe
Our scientists are involved in a major international space mission that has released five unprecedented new images of the Universe.
Working together to improve health and social care in North East England
Preferred Bidder announced for the refurbishment and redevelopment of the College of St Hild and St Bede
National Clean Air Month: Exploring the link between your brain health and air pollution
Infected blood scandal – what you need to know
From silent dialogues to vivid memories – here’s how the science of inner experience could transform gaming
New exhibition marks the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Everest Expedition
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.
Joint research report sets out new model for UK growth and innovation
Impact of early career unemployment: even a week can harm future leadership potential
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.
Golden Bolt celebration at Rushford Court
Student vocal group makes history in New York
Chancellor Fiona Hill on navigating a world in turmoil
Our Chancellor, Fiona Hill, has shared her experience of, and advice for, navigating ‘a world in turmoil’ at a prestigious annual lecture.
Water cremation: sustainable body disposal is coming to Scotland – here are the benefits
Peter Higgs’ famous particle discovery is now at the heart of strategies to unlock the secrets of the universe
Prince William visits Durham University spinout Low Carbon Materials
His Royal Highness made a visit to Earthshot Prize 2022 Finalist Low Carbon Materials (LCM) this week to learn more about how they create their innovative, low-carbon construction materials.
Celebrating Durham success stories, locally and globally
App brings Alice in Wonderland to our Botanic Garden
Upcoming events
Boudica
Eternal Ascent: Bentley Beetham and the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition
Pictures at an Exhibition
Alice Dalí AR: A Rabbit Hole Awaits
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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.