Durham Smartphone Boffin Elected to Royal Society
Remember the last time you got caught in a shower and were thankful your smartphone didn’t go haywire? Well, you’ve got a university professor...
Durham Student in 950-mile Trek to Somme Battlefield
A Durham University student has recently completed a 950-mile pilgrimage on foot to the site of the Somme, the First World War’s bloodiest battle....
Refrigerators, Battlefields and Lots of Universities – What Do You Know about Durham’s Twin...
Do you know that Durham has no less than eleven twin towns or districts? In this article, we’ll take a quick look at each...
Durham Gets a Royal Visit – But It’s Not Who You Think
Right now Durham is enjoying a visit from some very distinguished royal guests – but it’s not the Queen or Charles or Camilla who...
This July’s Durham Miners Gala
Durham Miners Gala
Held every year on the second Saturday in July the Durham Miners Gala is almost upon us. The 122nd Gala will again...
Scouting is Cool, but Help is Needed
Since Lord Baden Powell laid down the foundations stones of the Scouting movement the organisation has grown into a Worldwide movement of which the...
New Craft Market in Durham
There will be a Craft Market held in Durham Market Place on Sunday 19th June, with a vast assortment of produce on offer. Organisers...
From 007s to Olympic Medallists – Which Well-Known People Studied at Durham University?
Well-Known People Who Studied at Durham University
It’s not surprising that a prestigious university like Durham has produced quite a glittering list of alumni. Ex-students...
The 183rd Durham Regatta
The Regatta has been a feature of Durham life since 1834, very much in keeping with the indomitable spirit of the people of the...
Open Days for New Students in Durham
Students wishing to enter Durham University, England’s premier ‘red brick’ University, should be actively planning now for the September 2016 intake. To facilitate prospective...