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Strengthening digital confidence through community partnerships

Our researchers have helped hundreds of people across North East England take confident steps into the digital world through the Trusted Connections project.

A group of men and women smiling at the camera, some holding up certificates.

Exploring the hidden histories of the female body

For many women, childbirth is transformative. For Dr Erin Maglaque from our Department of History, it also sparked an exploration into how history has shaped understanding, expectation and perceptions of the female body.

Seventeenth century illustrations of women undertaking what were considered feminine occupations such as cooking, sewing and weaving

Durham University rises to 85th in prestigious QS World University Rankings 2027

We have been ranked 85th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up nine places from last year.

New exhibition explores 1,000 years of Durham

The Museum of Archaeology is opening a new permanent gallery on 19 June, focusing on the history of Durham County and its residents. This new permanent exhibition marks the re-opening of the upstairs gallery in the Museum which has been closed for building work since the pandemic.

Group of MA Museum and Artefact Studies students

Durham researchers recognised with Royal Society of Chemistry Horizon Prize

Researchers from our top-rated Chemistry and Biosciences Departments have been recognised as part of an international team awarded a prestigious 2026 Horizon Prize by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

Durham alumna Mo Mowlam honoured with blue plaque at Trevelyan College

Dr Marjorie “Mo” Mowlam, one of the most influential figures in modern British politics and our esteemed alumna, has been honoured with a blue plaque at her former college. The plaque recognises both her time at Durham University and her remarkable contribution to peace and public service.

(Left to right) Lucian Hudson, Durham University, Councillor Carole Lattin, Jean Jacques, Mo’s sister, Baroness Hilary Armstrong, Sir Adam Ingram, and Professor Karen O’Brien, Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University.

New Chair of University Council appointed

Nigel Perry MBE FREng is to become our new Chair of University Council from 1 August 2026. Nigel takes over the role from Caroline Johnstone, who has decided to take up an external professional role with a significant supplier of the University which would cause a conflict of interest that does not allow her to continue as Chair of Council.