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Now that you have completed your studies you are part of a global and lifelong network of over 200,000 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappgraduates.

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We're a thriving global and inclusive community of over 200,000. Our common bond is our lifetime relationship with ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappand each other.
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I fully believe that inspiring people to do outstanding things here at ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappenables ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapppeople to do outstanding things in the world. Make your relationship with ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappa lifelong one. Stay connected, stay engaged with each other and with us, and help us all to be the best we can be.
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Vice-Chancellor and Warden

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  • ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappvisits USA for West Coast networking events

    University colleagues joined alumni, supporters and representatives from Scheinman Career Networking at events in Seattle and San Francisco.
    Alumni news
    Alumni in San Francisco

  • University Challenge – the next generation

    At 8.30 on Monday 7 October, we will all be cheering on our latest ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappteam on their first appearance in the BBC2 competition, University Challenge.
    Student news
    University Challenge team 2024

  • Alumnus Baron Brady releases memoir of political career

    Our recently ennobled alumnus Baron (Graham) Brady, previously a long-serving Conservative MP, has published a memoir of his long political career
    Alumni news
    Baron Brady Memoir

  • Reconnecting with our Colleges

    Alumnus, Timpson Group CEO and newly appointed Minister of State for Prisons, Parole and Probation, James Timpson OBE, visited ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapprecently to be awarded an honorary Doctor of Science in our Summer Congregation ceremony.
    Alumni news
    Hatfield College

  • ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappis a finalist for three Green Gown Awards

    We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three Green Gown Awards that recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives in the higher and further education sector. This includes the Nature Positive category in the International Awards, and the Creating Impact category and the Sustainability Institution of the Year category in the UK & Ireland Awards.
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  • ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappBook Festival 2024 programme announced.

    Durham’s annual Book Festival will return from 10 – 13 October, welcoming a host of writers from across the world and celebrating the power of the written word. We are looking forward to welcoming back ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappalumna and New York Times best-selling author Lucy Foley, to talk about her latest novel, The Guest List. Along with another alumnus Mathew Blake, who will be discussing his debut novel, Anna O.
    ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappnews
    ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappBook Festival text logo 2024

  • Norman Chapel first phase conservation complete

    The first phase of a long-term project to preserve and restore the Norman Chapel at ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappCastle, the oldest standing building in ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappCity, has now been completed. A programme of essential work has been carried out over the past two years to preserve this important building and restore it to use.
    ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappnews
    Interior of the Norman Chapel, Durham

¼â½ÐÊÓƵappvisits USA for West Coast networking events

University colleagues joined alumni, supporters and representatives from Scheinman Career Networking at events in Seattle and San Francisco.

Alumni news
Alumni in San Francisco

University Challenge – the next generation

At 8.30 on Monday 7 October, we will all be cheering on our latest ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappteam on their first appearance in the BBC2 competition, University Challenge.
Student news
University Challenge team 2024

Alumnus Baron Brady releases memoir of political career

Our recently ennobled alumnus Baron (Graham) Brady, previously a long-serving Conservative MP, has published a memoir of his long political career
Alumni news
Baron Brady Memoir

Reconnecting with our Colleges

Alumnus, Timpson Group CEO and newly appointed Minister of State for Prisons, Parole and Probation, James Timpson OBE, visited ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapprecently to be awarded an honorary Doctor of Science in our Summer Congregation ceremony.
Alumni news
Hatfield College

¼â½ÐÊÓƵappis a finalist for three Green Gown Awards

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three Green Gown Awards that recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives in the higher and further education sector. This includes the Nature Positive category in the International Awards, and the Creating Impact category and the Sustainability Institution of the Year category in the UK & Ireland Awards.
¼â½ÐÊÓƵappnews

¼â½ÐÊÓƵappBook Festival 2024 programme announced.

Durham’s annual Book Festival will return from 10 – 13 October, welcoming a host of writers from across the world and celebrating the power of the written word. We are looking forward to welcoming back ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappalumna and New York Times best-selling author Lucy Foley, to talk about her latest novel, The Guest List. Along with another alumnus Mathew Blake, who will be discussing his debut novel, Anna O.
¼â½ÐÊÓƵappnews
¼â½ÐÊÓƵappBook Festival text logo 2024

Norman Chapel first phase conservation complete

The first phase of a long-term project to preserve and restore the Norman Chapel at ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappCastle, the oldest standing building in ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappCity, has now been completed. A programme of essential work has been carried out over the past two years to preserve this important building and restore it to use.
¼â½ÐÊÓƵappnews
Interior of the Norman Chapel, Durham
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  • Giving graduates the employability edge

    ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappgraduates are some of the most sought after, offering a range of knowledge, skills and experience developed by excellent teaching, internationally rated research and a wealth of opportunities outside the traditional curriculum.
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  • Our summer of sport successes continues

    Our students, staff and alumni continue to represent ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappat international levels across the sporting spectrum this summer. From competing in the Olympic Games in Paris, the World Rowing Championships in Canada, and the Paralympic Games, our record year for sport shows no signs of slowing.
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  • ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappis a Sustainability Institution of the Year finalist in Green Gown Awards 2024

    We have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Sustainability Institution of the Year category award in this year's UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards for our project entitled Turning Sustainability Ambition into Action, which recognises our continued efforts to deliver on our sustainability ambition.
    ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappnews
    A close up of a flower garden

Giving graduates the employability edge

¼â½ÐÊÓƵappgraduates are some of the most sought after, offering a range of knowledge, skills and experience developed by excellent teaching, internationally rated research and a wealth of opportunities outside the traditional curriculum.

Our summer of sport successes continues

Our students, staff and alumni continue to represent ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappat international levels across the sporting spectrum this summer. From competing in the Olympic Games in Paris, the World Rowing Championships in Canada, and the Paralympic Games, our record year for sport shows no signs of slowing.

¼â½ÐÊÓƵappis a Sustainability Institution of the Year finalist in Green Gown Awards 2024

We have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Sustainability Institution of the Year category award in this year's UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards for our project entitled Turning Sustainability Ambition into Action, which recognises our continued efforts to deliver on our sustainability ambition.
A close up of a flower garden

University Challenge – the next generation

At 8.30 on Monday 7 October, we will all be cheering on our latest ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappteam on their first appearance in the BBC2 competition, University Challenge.

University Challenge team 2024

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.
¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Solar Car stand at the Goodwood festival of speed

National Student Survey: our students are very satisfied

Our students are very satisfied with their university experience at Durham, according to the National Student Survey 2024.  
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Upcoming events

Taipei Alumni Gathering

Friday 18 October 2024 - Friday 18 October 2024
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Sunbird Mediterranean Restaurant, 27, Lane 101, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, 光武里, Da’an District, Taipei City, TW
Taiwan city

Vice-Chancellor Reception in Beijing

Sunday 20 October 2024 - Sunday 20 October 2024
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Venue: The Ritz Carlton, Beijing
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Vice-Chancellor Reception in Shanghai SOLD OUT

Thursday 24 October 2024 - Thursday 24 October 2024
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Venue: Waldorf Astoria, Shanghai on the Bund
Shanghai Skyline

Annual Dunelm Society Dinner 2024

Wednesday 30 October 2024 - Wednesday 30 October 2024
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Apothecaries’ Hall, Blackfriars Lane, London EC4V 6EJ
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Everything I have learnt at ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappstays with me and continues to inspire me. I am constantly taking cues from my experience at ¼â½ÐÊÓƵappto navigate my current decisions.
Megha Bengani
Law LLB, Trevelyan College, 2018

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