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We prepare our graduates for exciting and fulfilling careers around the world. Whether you are looking to stay in the UK after graduation or want to explore global opportunities, we will help you stand out.
Postgraduate Student Support Scholarships
UK students from low and middle income households can apply for up to £3,000 towards study starting in September. Applications close on Friday 4 July.
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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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º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇøstaff recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
The dedication and inspirational work of º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø colleagues has been recognised by His Majesty King Charles III.
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Understanding the impact of human persecution on baboons
World top 40 for sustainability
ERC Spotlight: Reconstructing Antarctic sea-ice evolution with Professor Erin McClymont
Call for urgent reform in international battle against crime
Award-winning actors among leaders in their field to receive honorary degrees
Green HR practices boost innovation
Why can’t we stop feeding monkeys? Experts explain the reasons behind a dangerous habit
Dr Sian Waters of our Department of Anthropology and Tracie McKinney of the University of South Wales explore the damaging impact of humans feeding monkeys in tourist hot spots.

Climate change driving rise in soil’s antibiotic resistance
º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇøtakes lead role in national policy and evidence network
MA students launch two new storytelling exhibitions for the summer
Two new, major exhibitions curated by MA Museum and Artefact Studies students exploring the art and history of storytelling, are now open and free to attend all summer. Visitors can discover ‘Beasts and Legends’ at Palace Green Library and ‘Telling Tales’ at the Oriental Museum.

º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇøstudent gives speech at global event at Canadian High Commission
Celebrating student success at the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Awards
Two º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇøresearchers appointed to lead REF 2029 sub-panels
Two º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø researchers are to take important roles in assessing UK universities’ research quality.

Why your migraine might be making you crave a large Coke and fries
The Climate Fiction Prize 2025: the five shortlisted books reviewed by experts.
Supporting innovation and creating opportunity
In her monthly column, Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Karen O'Brien reacts to the Comprehensive Spending Review and reflects on the positive contribution º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇø makes regionally, nationally and globally.

Chancellor inspires Politics A-Level students at global affairs ‘in conversation’ event
A force for good in our communities
Upcoming events
The º¬Ðß²ÝÉçÇøLaw School International Arbitration Practitioner Day Programme
Pathways into Law
Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore
Student theatre and music summer 2025
From our Student Blogs:
A Week in Stockholm: My International Study Tour Experience