The Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking open more rapidly as it responds to climate change. Dr Tom Chudley, in our Department of Geography, led a new large-scale study of crevasses – wedge …

To achieve the extraordinary, you’ll need access to exceptional and sustainable facilities. At Durham, you’ll find modern and purpose-built lecture theatres and seminar rooms, as well as …

Durham is one of the UK’s most historic universities, and its unique collegiate system creates a strong sense of belonging. The University provides outstanding opportunities that help to …

Faculty of Arts and Humanities. We nurture thoughtful, critical and engaged citizens for a rapidly changing and complex world. We provide tools for analysis, interpretation and expression, …

Whatever your interests, whatever your passion, we’ve more than likely got a course for you. We currently have 27 departments and schools, offering over 200 undergraduate courses, not to …

Durham University Strategy, 2017-2027 sets out ambitious goals to deliver world-class research, education and wider student experience. Keep up to date with progress, including news, …

Our unique cultural attractions include Durham Castle, Botanic Garden, Palace Green Library, Oriental Museum and the Assembly Rooms Theatre. Discover a wide variety of in-person and …

Explore our 27 academic departments in-depth. Meet our staff, discover each department's facilities, events, news and research opportunities.

At Durham, our academic staff conduct forward-thinking, interdisciplinary research that has an impact on communities all over the world. Collaboration with a broad mix of partners is central …

A UK top 10 and a World top 100 University. We were ranked 7th in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and in the Guardian University Guide 2024.We …