A project led by Professor Hongjian Sun in our Department of Engineering has secured funding from the first round of UK Research and Innovation’s new cross research council responsive mode (CRCRM) scheme. Read more 👉 brnw.ch/21wMhlE UK Research and Innovation l Department of Engineering @ Durham University

GOOD LUCK to alumna Gemma Collis who competes in the wheelchair fencing tomorrow (3 Sept) in Paris for ParalympicsGB 🤩👏 We'll be rooting for you Gemma!💜 Explore more 👉 brnw.ch/21wMhpB 📸 ParalympicsGB / imagecomms Team Durham Durham University Alumni Durham University Fencing Club

Our inspirational #Chevening Scholar, Christie Garbutt from Belize, was selected from thousands of applicants for a fully funded #scholarship at Durham University. Applications are now open for 2025/26 👉 brnw.ch/21wMiKC

New research involving experts from Durham Sociology and CRiVA lays bare the unequal challenges faced by #WomanOfTheNorth. The report is published by Health Equity North 👉 brnw.ch/21wMiSR @NWestmarland Dr Michelle Addison Kim McGuinness Mary Kelly Foy MP Lola McEvoy James Timpson

🎙️ Episode 3 is Here! 🎙️ Join us as The Durham Student host Crystal explores the vibrant world of extracurricular activities with Layla & Ed. 🌟 In this clip, Layla explains how Durham’s theatre societies go the extra mile with welfare checks 🎭📚 brnw.ch/21wMkhm

Buona fortuna to Castle Chapel Choir! 💜🎶 They sing at La Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio in Rome tonight, followed by St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican tomorrow evening. Their final performance is on 7 Sept at Basilica di San Lorenzo in Lucina. Read more 👉 brnw.ch/21wMkIB

🎓 Getting Ready for University: Packing Essentials for new students! 📦 It's only a few weeks until we welcome our new students, so if you’re not sure what to bring take a look at our student blog for some tips 👉 brnw.ch/21wMlep #DUfreshers2024 #DUwelcome

Did you know for every £1 invested into universities across the UK, £14 goes back into the economy? The higher education sector plays a key role in driving growth and increasing opportunity for all. #UniversityImpact LE Education Find out more: loom.ly/T-7pw68

We're only two weeks away from our September open days 🙌 Download our open day guide for everything you'll need to know about your visit 👉 brnw.ch/21wMnaD

Congratulations Prof. Carlene Firmin, Professor of Social Work at Durham Sociology and Head of Contextual Safeguarding @ Durham Uni Sociology, who has been appointed to Ofsted's insights and evidence (social care) external reference group 👉 brnw.ch/21wMnst

.@sheinalewfrom from Durham Psychology has been awarded a prestigious €1.5 million European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant, supporting her innovative research over the next 5 years. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wMnGC #DUextraordinary #ERCStG

.Brett Smith - Prof. Disability & Physical Activity of Dept of Sport & Exercise Sciences, Durham Uni. contributed to the #EqualPlay strategy launched by ParalympicsGB. He attended the Paralympic Games & spoke to Sport Minister Lisa Nandy MP about the need for better access to PE for disabled schoolchildren 👉 brnw.ch/21wMnUX #DUinspire

Congratulations to Sarah Semple from Durham Archaeology who has been awarded the British Academy’s 2024 Landscape Archaeology Medal. 🥇 Find out more about her win 👉 brnw.ch/21wMo5n

Alumna Gemma Collis' Paralympic journey continues later today with the women's épée (wheelchair fencing). Bonne chance Gemma! ⚔️💜 Read more about our continuing summer of sport success 👉 brnw.ch/21wMp80 @TeamDurham Durham University Alumni Durham University Fencing Club 📸 ParalympicsGB

Join our 2024 Telephone Appeal student caller team📞 Submit your application by Sunday 8 September to secure your position early! Apply online 👉 brnw.ch/21wMpdA

Astronomers have photographed the gas halo around a galaxy for the first time. Dr Bronwyn Reichardt Chu Durham Physics, Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy, Dark Matters worked on the research which shows galaxies are bigger than we thought 👉 brnw.ch/21wMpu5

Heritage Open Days start today! Our MA International Cultural Heritage Management from our Department of #Archaeology will equip you with the skills for a career in #heritage and #culture. 👉 brnw.ch/21wMpzJ #HODS

Dr Alistair Brown, from Research in English At Durham looks at four examples of video games that have taken inspiration from literary works. Find out more 👉 brnw.ch/21wMpYH #transformativehumanities #digitalhumanities

Great news! We have been ranked 6th in The Guardian University Guide 2025, once again confirming our place as a UK top 10 university. Congratulations to the entire Durham University community on this well-earned success! brnw.ch/21wMrcF

Looking for something to do this September? 🤔 Our Community newsletter is brimming with events, useful information and the latest Durham University news. Read it here 👉 brnw.ch/21wMrzH