Durham University

Year 6 pupils from Moorside Primary School put together online safety books with Dr Cristina Costa, Dr Michaela Oliver, and Jen Simpson

Young North East authors publish online safety picture books

Durham University is the hardest university to get into in the region with students needing a minimum of A*A*A to get in

Durham University is the hardest university to get into in the region with students needing a minimum of A*A*A to get in

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Which higher educational establishment is the hardest to get into in the North East?

Historic image showing part of the application site as continual boundary

Historic image showing part of the application site as continual boundary

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Council approves plans to reinstate Durham University boundary wall

Plans have been submitted to the council.

Plans have been submitted to the council.

Planning and development

University plans for new college signage submitted to the council

Rent prices have become an issue for many Durham University students as the rent increases but their loans don't accordingly.

Rent prices have become an issue for many Durham University students as the rent increases but their loans don't accordingly.

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Durham students struggle as rising rents push education and well-being to brink

The global ranking of Durham University has been revealed.

The global ranking of Durham University has been revealed.

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Durham University rises in Times Higher Education world rankings

Students will be able to bag themselves exclusive deals on Monday at Metrocentre.

Students will be able to bag themselves exclusive deals on Monday at Metrocentre.

North East shopping centre to host student night with exclusive deals

Five North East universities have been named among the top further education institutions in the North of England,

Five North East universities have been named among the top further education institutions in the North of England,

Five North East Universities among best in UK as Times rankings revealed

The ranking of Durham University has been revealed as the Times Good University Guide was released.

The ranking of Durham University has been revealed as the Times Good University Guide was released.

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Durham University ranking revealed as Times University Guide 2025 released

Plans to turn the ground floor office into student accommodation were rejected by Durham County Council on Monday.

Plans to turn the ground floor office into student accommodation were rejected by Durham County Council on Monday.

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Plans to turn Durham office into student accommodation rejected by council

Side-on view of Youti yuanshi, an ancient larvae that lived around half a billion years ago, which has been found almost perfectly preserved

Side-on view of Youti yuanshi, an ancient larvae that lived around half a billion years ago, which has been found almost perfectly preserved

Durham University

County Durham experts reveal intricate details of 'jaw dropping' fossil worm

From left, Durham PCC Joy Allen, Durham University Vice-Chancellor, Prof Karen O'Brien, and Durham Police Chief Constable Rachel Bacon

From left, Durham PCC Joy Allen, Durham University Vice-Chancellor, Prof Karen O'Brien, and Durham Police Chief Constable Rachel Bacon

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Durham police and university leaders pledge to work together for benefit of community

Durham University announces honorary degrees for six figures

Durham University announces honorary degrees for six figures

Durham University

Durham University announces honorary degrees for six figures

See how Durham University scored in the University League Tables 2025

See how Durham University scored in the University League Tables 2025

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Durham University crowned among UK's top 10 in new league table

Anything Goes at the Assembly Rooms theatre earlier this year.

Anything Goes at the Assembly Rooms theatre earlier this year.

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Summer schedule for County Durham theatre announced - with tickets from £4.50

Mother Languages Day at Ustinov College.

Mother Languages Day at Ustinov College.

Durham University

College holds 'International Mother Languages Day' to celebrate linguistic diversity

Durham University student robbed of mobile phone in 'prank' in city centre.

Durham University student robbed of mobile phone in 'prank' in city centre.

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Robbery victim loses sentimental photographs when mobile phone was snatched

North East universities.

North East universities.

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The Times Good University Guide ranks one North East university in top ten

In a report released on Thursday (September 14) by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), one in ten universities has been giving out food vouchers to combat the cost of living crisis

In a report released on Thursday (September 14) by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), one in ten universities has been giving out food vouchers to combat the cost of living crisis

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Foodbanks set up at North East universities as cost of living crisis takes hold

Nine students owe more than £6,000 in unpaid library charges to Durham University as the new academic year begins.

Nine students owe more than £6,000 in unpaid library charges to Durham University as the new academic year begins.

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REVEALED: Nine students owe Durham University more than £6k in library charges

Hallgarth Care Home in Durham could become new student accommodation if plans are given the go ahead.

Hallgarth Care Home in Durham could become new student accommodation if plans are given the go ahead.

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Plans for care home to be turned into student digs after 'cold-blooded' closure

The newly renamed theatre honours the former chancellor.

The newly renamed theatre honours the former chancellor.

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Theatre renamed to honour North East opera singer who inspired Billy Elliot

The Norman Chapel interior.

The Norman Chapel interior.

Durham University

Norman Chapel reopens in the North East after major restoration

UCU picketed this weeks 'completion ceremonies'. and Vice Chancellor's inauguration.

UCU picketed this weeks 'completion ceremonies'. and Vice Chancellor's inauguration.

Durham University

University hopes to close 'very difficult period' as pay negotiations may restart

First-year Durham University student Olivia Burt who died amid a crush in a queue outside the

First-year Durham University student Olivia Burt who died amid a crush in a queue outside the

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Pub chain guilty of health and safety breach after young student's death

Olivia Burt died after the incident at Missoula nightclub in Durham

Olivia Burt died after the incident at Missoula nightclub in Durham

Durham County Council

Bar owner cleared of three charges but one remains after student's death

Olivia Burt, inset, and CCTV of the moment a barrier fell onto her outside Missoula nightclub in Durham city centre

Olivia Burt, inset, and CCTV of the moment a barrier fell onto her outside Missoula nightclub in Durham city centre

Durham County Council

Bar owner's say there was an unexpected influx of students on fatal night

Students near Durham's University's Palatine Centre

Students near Durham's University's Palatine Centre

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Durham University once again ranked in top 100 universities worldwide

Rehearsals underway for the a 'Summer of Shakespeare' in Durham.

Rehearsals underway for the a 'Summer of Shakespeare' in Durham.

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Celebrations to mark 400th anniversary of historic Shakespeare book kept in region

Durham University's copy of Shakespeare's First Folio (pictured) went missing in 1998. It turned up again state-side in 2008 in the hands of a certain eccentric named Raymond Scott (inset).

Durham University's copy of Shakespeare's First Folio (pictured) went missing in 1998. It turned up again state-side in 2008 in the hands of a certain eccentric named Raymond Scott (inset).

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When Durham Uni's copy of rare multi-million pound Shakespeare book went missing

A mum has hit back at Premier Inn after she found out its new Durham Milburngate hotel (pictured) was not yet ready, despite having booked it for her daughter's graduation.

A mum has hit back at Premier Inn after she found out its new Durham Milburngate hotel (pictured) was not yet ready, despite having booked it for her daughter's graduation.

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Mum furious at Premier Inn as chain cancels booking for daughter's graduation

Durham University

A study into monkeys has found returning them to the wild reduces stress levels

Durham's victorious University Challenge team.

Durham's victorious University Challenge team.

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'Brilliant brains': North East students storm to victory at University Challenge

PCC Joy Allen with Durham University bar stewards.

PCC Joy Allen with Durham University bar stewards.

Durham University

These 14 Durham bars have been praised for attaining national safety accreditation

One of the dancers celebrating Holi at Durham University's Oriental Museum.

One of the dancers celebrating Holi at Durham University's Oriental Museum.

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Visitors enjoy event despite popular powder-throwing being cancelled due to weather

Durham Union's Pemberton building.

Durham Union's Pemberton building.

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Student feels 'let down' by response to racial slur by Equalities Committee member

Specimen of the Cambrian cage worm Iotuba from the Chengjiang fossil deposit.

Specimen of the Cambrian cage worm Iotuba from the Chengjiang fossil deposit.

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North East researchers make groundbreaking fossil discovery - all about this worm

Durham University to increase college accommodation fees by 10.3 per cent

Durham University to increase college accommodation fees by 10.3 per cent

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Durham University to increase college accommodation fees by 10.3 per cent

Images sent to MP Mary Kelly Foy show water damage and mould in a student house.

Images sent to MP Mary Kelly Foy show water damage and mould in a student house.

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Pictures show the shocking extent of grotty student house in Durham

A fresh report calls for advancements to be amde to tackle sexism and misogyny in men's football. made

A fresh report calls for advancements to be amde to tackle sexism and misogyny in men's football. made

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University report into sexism says 'men's football operates in the dark ages'

Mark Hillery, a record-breaking Durham University donor, has said he will not donate again until they 'get their free speech house properly in order'.

Mark Hillery, a record-breaking Durham University donor, has said he will not donate again until they 'get their free speech house properly in order'.

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Top university donor says he won't give anymore funding due to free speech policy

A North East teacher has been awarded an MBE for his work in educating young people and to the local community Credit: SYED ALI

A North East teacher has been awarded an MBE for his work in educating young people and to the local community Credit: SYED ALI

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North East teacher given New Year's Honours award for service to education

Dr Fiona Hill will take over from Sir Thomas Allen as Durham University's 13th Chancellor in summer.

Dr Fiona Hill will take over from Sir Thomas Allen as Durham University's 13th Chancellor in summer.

Durham University

University Chancellor wants to 'restructure' tuition costs

Popular North East Christmas festival returns THIS WEEKEND - find out how to attend

Popular North East Christmas festival returns THIS WEEKEND - find out how to attend

Christmas Markets

Popular North East Christmas festival returns THIS WEEKEND - find out how to attend

Lecturers have been striking over pay and pensions since 2018.

Lecturers have been striking over pay and pensions since 2018.

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I spoke to striking Durham lecturers manning the picket line - here's what they said

Over the day, hundreds of Durham University employees and students joined the picket line and rally.

Over the day, hundreds of Durham University employees and students joined the picket line and rally.

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'Higher education's exploitation': Durham's academics strike over pay and pensions

Blue plaques unveiled in North East university town to honor first female students

Blue plaques unveiled in North East university town to honor first female students

Cultural heritage

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Blue plaques unveiled in North East university town to honour first female students

The editorial board of Palatinate has voted 97% in favour of independence from Durham Student Union, which currently prints the paper.

The editorial board of Palatinate has voted 97% in favour of independence from Durham Student Union, which currently prints the paper.

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BBC star Jeremy Vine weighs in on row over Durham University's student newspaper

Footage taken by PalTV, the student TV station at Durham University, shows students queuing overnight. Picture: PalTV

Footage taken by PalTV, the student TV station at Durham University, shows students queuing overnight. Picture: PalTV

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Data reveals average rent prices for Durham Uni students - and it might shock you

St Mary's College is one of the Durham University dining halls offering £2 meals.

St Mary's College is one of the Durham University dining halls offering £2 meals.

Cost of living crisis

Eating Out: I tried Durham University's £2 leftover meals - here's what I thought

Frustrated students claim the housing market in Durham is a

Frustrated students claim the housing market in Durham is a

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University respond after student protests in Durham over 'shambolic' housing

I joined the Durham students that slept on the streets to secure housing

I joined the Durham students that slept on the streets to secure housing

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'I spent the day queuing with students to try and get a flat in Durham City'

Durham students sleep on streets again to secure housing Picture: NORTHERN ECHO

Durham students sleep on streets again to secure housing Picture: NORTHERN ECHO

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Unbelievable scenes as yet more students forced to queue in Durham City

Students have to queue outside of letting agents to secure rental units a year in advance.

Students have to queue outside of letting agents to secure rental units a year in advance.

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Durham Uni students queue for hours in order to secure housing for 2023