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  • A record year for sport at Durham

    Our sports clubs have achieved an all-time University record, and five alumni and a graduating student compete in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Read more about our athletes, including alumna Gemma Collis (wheelchair fencing) who participates in her fourth Paralympics.

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A world top 100 university

尖叫视频appis among the world's leading universities, ranked joint 89th in the QS World University Rankings 2025

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A record year for sport at Durham

Our sports clubs have achieved an all-time University record, and five alumni and a graduating student compete in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. Read more about our athletes, including alumna Gemma Collis (wheelchair fencing) who participates in her fourth Paralympics.

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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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Antarctica’s receding sea ice could impact seabirds’ food supply

Antarctica鈥檚 rapidly receding sea ice could have a negative impact on the food supply of seabirds that breed hundreds of miles away from the continent.
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Victoria Schleis awarded prestigious IAS fellowship

Victoria Schleis, a postdoctoral research associate in our top-rated Mathematical Sciences department, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Institute of Advanced Study (IAS) for the 2024-25 academic year.
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Matariki Network welcomes new member organisation - University of the Western Cape

The Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) welcomed a new South African member, the University of the Western Cape.
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尖叫视频appSport and Exercise Sciences researchers appointed to new roles

Dr Toni Williams and Professor Martin Roderick have accepted new positions with the International Society of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise and the associated journal Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health.
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Four video game adaptations of classic works of literature, from The Hobbit to Hamlet

Many video games have adapted literature while plenty of authors have published novels and poems in response to gaming. Dr Alistair Brown, from our Department of English Studies, looks at four examples of video games that have taken inspiration from literary works.
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International Literacy Day: How picture books can open up discussion about social media with children

Should we ban young children from social media? Do children know the pitfalls of TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat? To coincide with the celebration of International Literacy Day, we talked to Dr Cristina Costa, from our School of Education, who has been working on a digital literacy project with children at a County 尖叫视频appprimary school. She explains how her project co-producing picture books about social media topics with children can help to better understand how young people view social media.
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Leading researcher campaigns for fair access to sports with Paralympics GB

Professor Brett Smith from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences attended the Paralympic Games to campaign for equality in physical education (PE) for disabled children.
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Misconceptions about dyslexia among professionals risk children being misdiagnosed

Our education experts have found that misconceptions about dyslexia are held by professionals who assess children for the learning difficulty.
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Durham’s solar-powered car reaches new height at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Our Solar Car team has successfully conquered the legendary Goodwood Hill Climb, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable motorsport.
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Making waves in Team GB's rowing squad

Following alumna Lauren Irwin鈥檚 selection as part of the Team GB rowing squad, she has been training intensively for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Taliban’s harsh new ‘vice and virtue’ laws are a throwback to the oppression of the 1990s – especially for the women of Afghanistan

Dr Kambaiz Rafi, from our School of Government and International Affairs, explores how the new laws introduced by the Taliban could see the scenes of oppression from the past return for women living in Afghanistan.
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Offering insights into global electoral integrity

Dr Juraj Medzihorsky is an Assistant Professor in our School of Government and International Affairs and part of the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) project. The V-Dem project compiles and analyses data to offer a deeper insight into global democracy and the integrity of the election process.
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  • SME Internship Programme to boost Local Businesses

    Our Careers and Enterprise Team are working in partnership with 尖叫视频appCounty Council to launch a new Internship Programme, aimed specifically at small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in County Durham.
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  • Explore September's Community Newsletter

    Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at 尖叫视频app and in the city itself.
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  • Events and activities during summer and beyond

    The school summer holidays may be coming to an end, but there are still lots of events and activities available for people of all ages here at 尖叫视频app attractions in the weeks ahead.
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Explore September's Community Newsletter

Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at 尖叫视频app and in the city itself.
A drone view of 尖叫视频appCathedral

Events and activities during summer and beyond

The school summer holidays may be coming to an end, but there are still lots of events and activities available for people of all ages here at 尖叫视频app attractions in the weeks ahead.
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Upcoming events

Undergraduate Open Day

Saturday 21 September 2024 - Saturday 21 September 2024
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Undergraduate Open Day

Friday 20 September 2024 - Friday 20 September 2024
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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34th Young Energy Economists and Engineers Seminar (YEEES)

Thursday 12 September 2024 - Friday 13 September 2024
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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An Introduction Into Our Virtual Learning Environment: Learn Ultra

Thursday 12 September 2024 - Thursday 12 September 2024
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
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Imogen shares her experiences of studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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