Child safeguarding expert becomes one of UK’s youngest female black professors
Carlene Firmin, MBE, has been appointed Professor of Social Work at Durham University.
Meghna Amin
Durham’s Oriental Museum re-opens with Lu Xun’s Legacy Exhibition
Durham University's Oriental Museum will be re-opening to the public on Wednesday 19th May, with a new exhibition: Lu Xun's Legacy: Print Making in Modern China.
Durham’s Botanic Gardens re-open on January 11th
Following a nine-month closure of the gardens due to the pandemic, Durham University is set to reopen the Botanic Gardens on the first day of the new term, with free…
Durham students spread festive cheer to care home residents
Durham University students and staff have spread festive cheer to some of those who are especially vulnerable and feeling isolated this Christmas by writing Christmas cards to care home residents.
New footpaths and cycle routes open around Durham University
The University hopes the project will enable more students and staff to choose active travel options.
Durham’s Christmas Festival Goes Virtual
urham Christmas Festival is set to transform its website into an online marquee with access to the ‘stalls’ of 50 regular Christmas Festival traders, including homemade food and drink, handcrafted…
Durham University restricts Collingwood and Mary’s students for seven days
Durham University has officially asked all livers-in from St Mary's College and Collingwood College to remain on campus and only attend university activities for the next seven days.
Durham University Vice-Chancellor pays tribute to ‘journalistic pioneer’, alumnus Sir Harold Evans
The Vice-Chancellor of Durham University has paid tribute to Sir Harold Evans, a journalistic pioneer and alumni at the university.
Durham Markets Launches Online Shopping
Durham Market Hall have launched an online shopping experience allowing locals and students alike to browse goods and products from independent traders.
Durham University ranks fourth in the UK
The Guardian University Guide placed Durham fourth in the UK this year, rising by one place since last year.