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Celebrities including Traitors star who were Durham University students

Hundreds of students in Durham City are being offered free bike security measures, including Gold Standard locks, anti-theft reflectors and registration stickers

Hundreds of students in Durham City are being offered free bike security measures, including Gold Standard locks, anti-theft reflectors and registration stickers

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Free bike security scheme launched for Durham University students

The surrounding areas of Durham City Centre and the views on offer to students gave the University a massive boost in the rankings.

The surrounding areas of Durham City Centre and the views on offer to students gave the University a massive boost in the rankings.

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North East university named among UK's top 10 most beautiful campuses

Embrace between two juvenile chimpanzees in a forested sanctuary.

Embrace between two juvenile chimpanzees in a forested sanctuary.

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Durham study suggests touch may have helped apes – and humans – keep the peace

Professor Sir Carlos Frenk, CBE, FRS, Ogden Professor of Fundamental Physics, Durham University

Professor Sir Carlos Frenk, CBE, FRS, Ogden Professor of Fundamental Physics, Durham University

KING'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

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Durham cosmologist behind dark matter theory knighted for services to science

Nick Mohammed is one of the people getting an honorary degree from Durham University.

Nick Mohammed is one of the people getting an honorary degree from Durham University.

Celebrity Traitors star Nick Mohammed to get honorary degree from Durham University

Professor Helen Ball, director of the Durham Infancy and Sleep Centre

Professor Helen Ball, director of the Durham Infancy and Sleep Centre

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Call for safer baby sling advice as Durham University study warns of risks

Part of Durham University

Part of Durham University

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Sherlock Holmes villain gets spin-off TV series set at North East university

Pupils from St Mary Magdalen's Primary School in Seaham sent messages to Space at Durham University.

Pupils from St Mary Magdalen's Primary School in Seaham sent messages to Space at Durham University.

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County Durham pupils beam handwritten messages into space using new laser tech

Durham University has achieved a record 22 subjects ranked in the global top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, marking its highest-ever performance

Durham University has achieved a record 22 subjects ranked in the global top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, marking its highest-ever performance

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Durham University celebrates record 22 subjects in world top 100

– Durham University Archaeology student Oriana Morris looks at the uncovered medieval wall painting

– Durham University Archaeology student Oriana Morris looks at the uncovered medieval wall painting

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'Sensational' discovery of long-hidden medieval wall painting at County Durham castle

Durham University.

Durham University.

What North East universities are advising students amid menigitis outbreak

Plans for the former University buildings have been submitted.

Plans for the former University buildings have been submitted.

Planning and development

Former Durham Uni buildings that have stood empty for 13 years could become homes

Abigail Eggleston

Abigail Eggleston

Family of law student killed in Durham crash 'haunted' by loss as drink-driver jailed

How Durham Police traced the movements of Liam Bowes

How Durham Police traced the movements of Liam Bowes

Moment Durham drink-driver Liam Bowes is arrested for killing law student

Abigail Eggleston died from a blunt force head injury in hit and run collision on the A167 at Neville's Cross on Sunday October 26

Abigail Eggleston died from a blunt force head injury in hit and run collision on the A167 at Neville's Cross on Sunday October 26

'Coward' Durham driver downed pints before smashing into student leaving her to die

Durham University Business School

Durham University Business School

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North East tops UK for fast-growing scaleup businesses, study shows

The Holliday Building at Durham University's Queen's Campus

The Holliday Building at Durham University's Queen's Campus

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Durham University looks to sell out-of-use Stockton campus building for £3m

School children taking part in a North East Creativity Collaborative event

School children taking part in a North East Creativity Collaborative event

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North East experts help prove creativity can transform classrooms

John Cogan portrait of renowned sculptor Fenwick Lawson, who died aged 93 last weekend

John Cogan portrait of renowned sculptor Fenwick Lawson, who died aged 93 last weekend

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Tributes follow the death of highly acclaimed Durham sculptor Dr Fenwick Lawson

The central square image, taken with the MUSE instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope, shows shock waves around the dead star RXJ0528+2838

The central square image, taken with the MUSE instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope, shows shock waves around the dead star RXJ0528+2838

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County Durham team discover rare stellar phenomenon 730 light-years away

Durham University staff could be set to stage a walk out.

Durham University staff could be set to stage a walk out.

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Durham University staff could be set to walk out over 'untenable' workloads

Refurbished chemistry laboratory at Durham University, delivered by Robertson Construction

Refurbished chemistry laboratory at Durham University, delivered by Robertson Construction

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Durham University unveils multi-million-pound refurbished chemistry building

Professor Sarah Hainsworth OBE FREng has been appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Durham University, effective February 1, 2026.

Professor Sarah Hainsworth OBE FREng has been appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Durham University, effective February 1, 2026.

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Distinguished academic named Pro-Vice-Chancellor at Durham University

Durham University’s Shakespeare Recovered exhibition, showcasing a rare 1623 First Folio, has been extended until April 6, 2026, due to high visitor demand

Durham University’s Shakespeare Recovered exhibition, showcasing a rare 1623 First Folio, has been extended until April 6, 2026, due to high visitor demand

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Shakespeare exhibition in Durham extended following visitor demand

Durham University pay tribute to Abigail Eggleston, 22.

Durham University pay tribute to Abigail Eggleston, 22.

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Durham University pay tribute to 'talented' law student after fatal 'hit-and-run'

A sculpture is set to be installed outside a Durham University building as part of a public art trail.

A sculpture is set to be installed outside a Durham University building as part of a public art trail.

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Plans approved for art trail outside Durham University building

Laboratory analysis at Durham University.

Laboratory analysis at Durham University.

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Durham University experts behind study into world's first farming villagers

Yesterday morning (October 2), a terrorist was shot dead by police after killing two people in a car and knife attack outside a synagogue yesterday.

Yesterday morning (October 2), a terrorist was shot dead by police after killing two people in a car and knife attack outside a synagogue yesterday.

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Durham Jewish community vows "we will not be silenced" following terror attack

The National Spiking Intensification Week campaign was launched this week by Durham police.

The National Spiking Intensification Week campaign was launched this week by Durham police.

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Durham Police launch spiking campaign as students flock to fresher's week

Durham University has climbed the national rankings and been named University of the Year.

Durham University has climbed the national rankings and been named University of the Year.

Durham named University of the Year 2026 and rises above Oxford and Cambridge

Durham University's Palatine Centre.

Durham University's Palatine Centre.

Durham University's rankings and award win are 'huge' for city, says MP

Durham University Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill, who worked for Donald Trump, is launching a podcast.

Durham University Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill, who worked for Donald Trump, is launching a podcast.

County Durham former Trump advisor launches podcast on North East successes

Scientists overlooking the edge of Mawson Glacier, East Antarctica

Scientists overlooking the edge of Mawson Glacier, East Antarctica

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Geoengineering polar regions could do more harm than good, study finds

Ishtiaq Hussain has been appointed to the board of Collingwood College at Durham University.

Ishtiaq Hussain has been appointed to the board of Collingwood College at Durham University.

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Senior civil servant to join governing board of Durham University college

Durham University said it already routinely monitors the immigration status of its students to ensure it is not an issue

Durham University said it already routinely monitors the immigration status of its students to ensure it is not an issue

International students to get Government warnings to leave UK once visas end

Four students from Palestine have been given scholarships to study postgraduate degrees at the top North East university, but have been left unable to travel.

Four students from Palestine have been given scholarships to study postgraduate degrees at the top North East university, but have been left unable to travel.

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Durham University students from Gaza left unable to travel due to visa issues

Durham University physics professor, Marek Szablewski, has received his country's equivalent of the MBE for services to scouting

Durham University physics professor, Marek Szablewski, has received his country's equivalent of the MBE for services to scouting

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Durham University physics professor receives the Polish equivalent of the MBE

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, on their last official public royal engagement as senior working royals in March 2020, behind the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the then Prince of Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, on their last official public royal engagement as senior working royals in March 2020, behind the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the then Prince of Wales

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Cousin of Princes William and Harry dies as Durham University pays tribute

Durham University has recorded its 'strongest recent performance' in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS)

Durham University has recorded its 'strongest recent performance' in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS)

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Durham University achieves 'strongest recent performance' in survey results

The Milky Way has more galaxies than initially believed, Durham scientists discovered.

The Milky Way has more galaxies than initially believed, Durham scientists discovered.

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Durham scientists discover more galaxies in Milky Way than previously thought

County Durham pupils are participating in the National Astronomy Meeting 2025, hosted by Durham University and organised by the Royal Astronomical Society

County Durham pupils are participating in the National Astronomy Meeting 2025, hosted by Durham University and organised by the Royal Astronomical Society

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County Durham's bright young stars light up UK's National Astronomy Meeting

Mark Gatiss was awarded an honorary degree by Durham University.

Mark Gatiss was awarded an honorary degree by Durham University.

Actor Mark Gatiss 'thrilled' to be awarded honorary degree by Durham University

Professor Karen O’Brien, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Cornish, Department of Physics, and Professor Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council, visiting a quantum physics laboratory at Durham University

Professor Karen O’Brien, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simon Cornish, Department of Physics, and Professor Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council, visiting a quantum physics laboratory at Durham University

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Durham University praised for global impact during European Council visit

County Durham actors Mark Gatiss and Gina McKee are to receive honorary degrees from Durham University.

County Durham actors Mark Gatiss and Gina McKee are to receive honorary degrees from Durham University.

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County Durham actors to get honorary degrees from Durham University

Durham University's league table ranking for 2026 has been revealed.

Durham University's league table ranking for 2026 has been revealed.

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Durham University ranked in UK's top five in 2026 league table

The Complete University Guide for 2026 has revealed the national rankings for North East unis.

The Complete University Guide for 2026 has revealed the national rankings for North East unis.

Rankings for ALL North East and North Yorkshire universities REVEALED

Durham University's Rugby Union Club marks its 150th anniversary with a one-off game against the famous Barbarians invitational team, on Saturday (May 3)

Durham University's Rugby Union Club marks its 150th anniversary with a one-off game against the famous Barbarians invitational team, on Saturday (May 3)

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Prestige match to mark the 150th anniversary of Durham University rugby club

Paul Polman addressing the audience at the official opening of the Waterside building in Durham City centre

Paul Polman addressing the audience at the official opening of the Waterside building in Durham City centre

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New university business school facility opened by former Unilever CEO

Professor Anna Rowlands, who worked closely with the Pope, left the Pontiff 'roaring with laughter' after telling him her football team.

Professor Anna Rowlands, who worked closely with the Pope, left the Pontiff 'roaring with laughter' after telling him her football team.

Pope Francis 'roared with laughter' at Durham professor's football team

The Durham First Folio as it will appear during Shakespeare Recovered.

The Durham First Folio as it will appear during Shakespeare Recovered.

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Stolen Shakespeare book found in the USA to be star exhibit in university's new show

Quarter of a million pound Iron Age hoard found is the biggest in UK history

Quarter of a million pound Iron Age hoard found is the biggest in UK history

Iron Age hoard in region is 'one of biggest and most important' in UK history

Durham University is launching the Fiona Hill Scholarship to support low-income students from the North East.

Durham University is launching the Fiona Hill Scholarship to support low-income students from the North East.

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Durham University to launch new scholarship scheme for students

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Ex-Durham University director plied women with drink and assaulted them as they slept