Staff, students, alumni and supporters joined together for a great night, combining a multi-disciplinary research discussion with a University Strategy update. 

Rosa Furneaux has been selected from over 400 applicants for the second Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism.  

The appalling attacks on Israel last month, the escalating humanitarian crisis and increasing civilian casualties in Gaza, are of the utmost concern and deeply distressing to our community. 

Acclaimed social historian Jane Robinson illuminated Josephine Butler’s legacy as part of the Scholar’s Supper Series in a talk at the College last month. 

Read Stephenson’s latest Year in Review 2022/23.

We welcome expressions of interest from individuals who are committed to the long term growth and success of the University.

There are lots of volunteering opportunities currently open to alumni. You could join us to talk to prospective students, new graduates, or attend a Postgraduate Open Day session.

Your Durham journey doesn’t end when your studies do. Connect with us on our new Alumni LinkedIn page, other social channels, email or website. 

Hosted by alumni for alumni, catch up with old friends, make new ones and reminisce at a Dunelm Days event this month.

Lumiere is set to transform Durham into a spectacular outdoor gallery of light installations from 16 – 19 November. As a key partner, we are excited to light up the city once again. 

New for this year; the Alumni Global Impact Award. 

By honouring individual brilliance, barrier-breaking collaboration, and high-impact projects, the Global Awards celebrate the many ways Durham makes a difference worldwide.

Alumnus Sam Cooper (Engineering, Collingwood College, 2001-05) is Head of Operations at ENSO, which has just been announced as a finalist for this year’s prestigious Earthshot Prize.

Pictured (L-R): Gunnlaugur Erlendsson (Founder & CEO, ENSO), His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, James Goodwin (Chief of Staff, ENSO), Sam Cooper (Head of Operations, ENSO), Luke Jahn (Finance & Strategy, ENSO)

The Innovating Together – Universities in the North East partnership has been launched by Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria and Sunderland Universities to support business and academic entrepreneurs.

A new initiative focusing on energy systems integration has been backed by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to help boost UK economic growth and address regional needs. 

We’re proud of the achievements of our alumni – catch up with their achievements at the link below.

Nikolaos Antoniou (Mathematical Sciences, Graduate Society, 1989-91; Mathematical Sciences, University Colleges, 1991-94)

Dr Douglas Bachorik (PhD in Music, St John’s College, 2013-20)

Christina Castling (English Literature, College of St Hild & St Bede, 2005-08)

Mark Cooper-Jones (Geography, Van Mildert College, 2005-08)

Will Donnelly (History, Van Mildert College, 2012-15)

Gabriela Knutson (MSc in Marketing, Hatfield College, 2019-20; MSc in Sustainability, Energy & Development, Ustinov College, 2020-22)

Dr Hanna Lucas (PhD in Theology, Ustinov College, 2016-22)

Dr James McGrath (PhD in Theology, Graduate Society, 1995-98)

Dr Marco Palumbo (PhD in Engineering, Ustinov College, 2000-05)

Michael Pedersen (Law, University College, 2002-05)

Zara Rahman (Modern Languages, Collingwood College, 2006-11)

Revd Dr Nathaniel Warne (Theology, St John’s College, 2011)

Stephen Welton CBE (Law, Hatfield College, 1979-82)

Why not share your own news with us?

North East businessman and entrepreneur Ian Baggett has been appointed as a Professor in Practice. He joined the Departments of Finance, and Management & Marketing at our Business School in September 2023.

Durham is home to the Cosmology Machine 8. COSMO8 has the power and memory of 17,000 home computers to help international scientists investigate our Universe. 

Pictured: Chi Onwurah, Shadow Minister for Science, Research & Innovation. 

Professor Robin Coningham and Dr Christopher David explain why sustainable access to water is so important and how Durham is helping within the Kathmandu Valley.

MUSICON, our professional concert series from eminent international performers, has arrived in Durham until April 2024, offering classic, contemporary and traditional music.

Reverend Dr Brian Powers discusses the moral pain experienced by those involved in conflict – and the ways in which theological frameworks can help.