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Alumni Fee Discount Scholarships

Find out more about the support available for Durham graduates looking at options for further study in 2025/26.

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Inspiring Excellence Scholarships

Outstanding international students looking to start a postgraduate programme in September 2025 are invited to apply for scholarships of £10,000 and £5,000.

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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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New study casts doubt on the likelihood of Milky Way collision with Andromeda

New research has cast doubt on the long-held theory that our galaxy, the Milky Way, will collide with its largest neighbour, the Andromeda galaxy, in 4.5 billion years-time.

Global research
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Global leaders attend institute conference

The Secretary General of the Gulf Co-operation Council was the keynote speaker at our Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies’ (IMEIS) annual conference.
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Scientists discover how roots sense and respond to water shortage

Scientists from our top-rated Biosciences department have uncovered a key mechanism in plant roots that helps them adapt to temporary water shortages.
Research news
Drought affected rice plants

Spotlight on: Professor Clare McGlynn – transforming the law to protect women online

In an increasingly digital age, criminal law has struggled to keep pace with online abuse, particularly for women and girls. Professor Clare McGlynn, from our Law School, is changing this.
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Our Chancellor joins the University community to discuss US global leadership during the Trump administration

Our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, met with staff, students and friends of the University as part of a panel discussion on the Trump administration and the end of American power.
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ERC Spotlight: Professor Dan Lawrence and the relationship between climate change and societies

¹û¶³app is to host the European Research Council's (ERC) Scientific Council meeting this June. Leading up to the visit, we are highlighting some of the projects at Durham that are happening thanks to support from the ERC.
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A force for good in our communities

¹û¶³app makes a major contribution to the success of our city, county, and region, as well the UK as a whole.
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Climate change driving rise in soil’s antibiotic resistance

A multinational research team, including Professor David W Graham from our top-rated Biosciences Department, have helped uncover a worrying new effect of climate change - the rise of antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria.

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New study unlocks pathway to treat chronic pain

A new study involving our Biosciences department has revealed a previously unknown pain pathway in the human nervous system, reshaping our understanding of how chronic pain functions.
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Durham takes lead role in national policy and evidence network

¹û¶³app will be part of a new network to support evidence-based policymaking.
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Broaden your horizons with our Postgraduate Support Scholarships

We are delighted to announce 100 Postgraduate Support Scholarships to support eligible UK students from low and middle income backgrounds who apply for postgraduate study starting in September 2025.

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Durham student gives speech at global event at Canadian High Commission

In a ceremony today (23 May), Durham student Alice Booth (Biosciences), travelled to London to deliver a short speech at the Canadian High Commission.
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Celebrating student success at the 2025 Student Employee of the Year Awards

We proudly hosted our annual Student Employee of the Year Awards on Wednesday 30 April at the Mount Oswald Hub, shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of student employees, supportive mentors, and employers.
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Two Durham researchers appointed to lead REF 2029 sub-panels

Two ¹û¶³app researchers are to take important roles in assessing UK universities’ research quality.

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Why your migraine might be making you crave a large Coke and fries

Professor of Neuroscience Amanda Ellison explains the science behind a new TikTok trend for handling migraines.
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The Climate Fiction Prize 2025: the five shortlisted books reviewed by experts.

Five novels have been shortlisted for the 2025 Climate Fiction Prize. Academics, including Associate Professor in African Literature Louisa Egbunike, review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on May 14.
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Good Citizen award for ‘invaluable’ University staff member

Our Senior Events and Customer Services Manager, Andrea Cairns, has been awarded a Good Citizen of the Year prize from the City of Durham Parish Council thanks to her ‘invaluable’ contribution to the local community.

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Professor Ed Welch wins prestigious R. Gapper Book Prize

Professor Edward Welch, Head of our School of Modern Languages and Cultures, has been awarded the 2024 R. Gapper Book Prize by the Society for French Studies.
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North of England’s N8 universities worth £18.8bn to UK - report

The North of England’s eight research-intensive universities generated £18.8 billion in economic impact for the UK, a new report shows.
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Upcoming events

The Durham Law School International Arbitration Practitioner Day Programme

Friday 25 July 2025 - Friday 25 July 2025
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
All talks take place in the Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Durham Law School.
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Durham Law School Summer Course on International Arbitration

Monday 21 July 2025 - Friday 25 July 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
All talks take place in the Hogan Lovells Lecture Theatre, Durham Law School.
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Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony

Friday 13 June 2025 - Friday 13 June 2025
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Durham Cathedral
Tchaik 5

Student theatre and music summer 2025

Friday 6 June 2025 - Saturday 28 June 2025
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Various locations around Durham - see individual listings for details.
The Rocky Horror Show
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Studying in the UK and why I chose Durham

Anee, a recent master's graduate in International Relations, shares the reasons why she decided to study 1000 miles away from home and why it had to be Durham.
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