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Financial support for postgraduate study
We have a range of financial support available for eligible home fee paying students commencing postgraduate study this September. This includes our new scholarships, the Postgraduate Student Support Scholarship and Dean’s Scholarship.
Welcome to all new alumni!
The good news is that your journey with Durham isn't over.
Every student who finishes studying at university then becomes a member of our alumni community.
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Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff
Read our statement and answers to frequently asked questions.
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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Durham graduate Rosemary Coogan becomes UK's newest astronaut
Durham University Physics and Astronomy alumna Dr Rosemary Coogan has taken another giant leap towards space by becoming the UK's newest astronaut.
Achievements of Durham students recognised in national campaign
Star bars show galaxies evolved faster than previously thought
Durham undergraduate named in England Student rugby squad
English Language Day: The medieval influences that shaped the English language we speak today
Exploring Shakespeare through the art of dance
Two Durham researchers elected to Academia Europaea
Highly organised CEOs can hinder firm strategic flexibility in volatile environments
Chief Executive Officerss who prioritise planning and organisation can find their skills make them a hindrance to their organisations when it comes to adapting to external changes, according to new research.
Innovative body image research secures prestigious €2.5m grant
New geological map reveals secrets of Greenland's icy interior
Investing in our Students
Supporting our students is always a priority at Durham. We’ve listened to student feedback on key issues, invested heavily in our services for students and increased the amount of support available for many different areas of university life.
Second UK triumph for Northern Lights
Elephant Group Spring Conference inspires pupils to achieve
Julian Assange: how British extradition law works
As Julian Assange waits to learn whether he can appeal his extradition to the US, Gemma Davies, from Durham Law School, explains how the extradition law is applied in Britain.
How medieval chroniclers interpreted solar eclipses and other celestial events
Deepfake porn: why we need to make it a crime to create it, not just share it
Flying the flag for the North East
The North East is about to get its first elected mayor. Here at Durham University, we’ve been part of the region for nearly 200 years.
How we’re supporting North East England - part two
New road material paves the way to net zero
Upcoming events
Summer Course on International Arbitration 2024
Voices: contemporary art and craft from the Middle East and North Africa
驢得水 Mr Donkey
Launch event for Alice Dalí AR: A Rabbit Hole Awaits
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Our Department of Archaeology is a leading centre for the study of archaeology and is ranked joint 5th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
We are an inclusive, vibrant and international community. Our students develop knowledge and gain essential and transferable skills through research-led teaching and lab-based training.