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Fellows’ Garden opens as a revitalised space for wellbeing, creativity and community
The historic Fellows' Garden at University College, Durham Castle, has officially been re-opened, following a transformative redevelopment that reimagines the space as a vibrant, accessible hub for wellbeing, creativity, and community connection.
Children’s views could help shape better mask design
A new study from our Psychology Department has found that children's views on the design and comfort of air pollution masks could be key to encouraging their regular use. The research, part of the FACE-UP project (Factors Affecting Childhood Exposures to Urban Particulates), explored how children in Nepal and Indonesia feel about different types of KN95-style respirators.
New exhibition celebrates women who live and breathe North East football
The stories of female fans of Newcastle and Sunderland men's football teams are celebrated in a new online and pop-up exhibition at Durham University. "Away From Home: The Untold Stories of Women Football Fans" tells the stories of women fans of the men's teams from the 1950s to the present day.
Durham ranks top in UK for MSc International Business
Our MSc International Business has ranked third globally and first in the UK in the QS International Trade rankings. Our Business School's MSc International Business programme has been ranked third in the world and first in the UK in the newly released QS International Trade Rankings 2026.
Alumna and Olympic rower Lauren Irwin opens new landing stage at University boat club
Durham graduate and Team GB rower Lauren Irwin recently returned to her college to open a new student rowing facility. Lauren, from Peterlee in County Durham, officially opened a new landing stage at the College of St Hild and St Bede Boat Club, on the River Wear in Durham City.
Industry Minister to address energy conference
UK Government Industry Minister Chris McDonald is to address a Durham Energy Institute conference on renewable energy transition. Mr McDonald, who is Labour MP for Stockton North and was appointed Minister for Industry in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) in September, will be a keynote speaker at the Energy Days 2025 conference, which takes place from November 3-4.
Mercury Prize fringe comes to Collingwood College’s world class facility
Collingwood's Mark Hillery Music Studios hosted the only university event as part of the official fringe for the Mercury Prize Awards. The event was a sold-out workshop on songwriting and production held on Sunday 12 October.
New Telescope Captures First Light in Chile
October welcomed a major milestone in a global telescope collaboration involving astronomers from our Department of Physics. The 4MOST telescope - which stands for 4-meter Multi-Object Spectroscopic Telescope - captured its first light, marking the beginning its scientific journey.
Local school pupils take the director’s chair in Shakespeare workshops
Over 200 pupils from local schools took part in a series of innovative workshops to bring Shakespeare to life with the help of our researchers and Elysium Theatre Company. The workshops combined theatre, technology, and historical manuscripts to create a novel learning experience.
