Wealth inequality has been linked to human sustainability for over 10,000 years. That’s according to a new study led by Professor Dan Lawrence from our Archaeology department.

Professor Michael Snape from our department of Theology and Religion explores the history, symbolism, and contemporary significance of the Royal Maundy Service, which King Charles III will continue ...

The global adoption of lockdown as a policy response was driven by scientific institutions based in the Global North, which – the study authors argue – were negligent as to the effects of this policy ...

Two researchers from our top-rated Physics department have been awarded prestigious Quantum Technology Career Acceleration Fellowships by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Engineering and ...

The Waterside, our new Business School location, has been officially opened, with the keynote speaker Paul Polman calling on business leaders to adopt a ‘net positive’ mindset, focused on exploring ...

The Inspiring Excellence 10K scholarship rewards International Students applying to seven Masters Programmes at Durham University. Each scholarship is a competitive award worth £10,000 towards the ...

Professor of History Justin Willis explains the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and explores what could happen next. Over the past fortnight, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have regained control of almost ...

The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) and Durham Law School at Durham University (United Kingdom) have entered into an Agreement on internship arrangements aimed at promoting ...

After completing her undergraduate degree at Durham, Margaret Bloomfield (English Literature, St Mary’s College, 1944-47) undertook a further year’s study to obtain her teaching qualification. On ...

As we look forward to welcoming King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the Royal Maundy Service, we look back at His Majesty’s long-standing relationship with our university and city. The connections ...

From 7–9 April 2025, Durham University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences welcomed about 100 educators, researchers, and technologists from around the world for the International Meeting of the ...