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Now that you have completed your studies you are part of a global and lifelong network of over 200,000 Durham graduates.

You can enjoy a wide range of continued support and benefits, and we’ll help you to stay connected to what’s happening in your local community or at Durham, wherever you are in the world. Simply keep your details updated and we can support you, wherever your next adventure may take you.
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Whether you’re looking for careers and networking advice, further study, personal development or, just for fun, we have a range of exclusive alumni benefits.
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We're a thriving global and inclusive community of over 200,000. Our common bond is our lifetime relationship with Durham and each other.
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Whatever the size of your gift, whether it’s single, regular, or a lasting legacy, we are sincerely grateful. Gifts have supported both students and research.
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I fully believe that inspiring people to do outstanding things here at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Make your relationship with Durham a lifelong one. Stay connected, stay engaged with each other and with us, and help us all to be the best we can be.
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Dr Fiona Hill, installed as 13th Chancellor

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Great to catch up with our inspirational alumni community - and enjoy our award-winning a-capella group, Northern Lights.

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Welcome to our new Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill

We have officially welcomed acclaimed foreign affairs expert Dr Fiona Hill as our 13th Chancellor in a ceremony at Durham Cathedral this week. 

Welcome to Dr Fiona Hill

From Silicon Valley to The Big Apple - catching up with alumni in the USA 

Professor Karen O'Brien hosted receptions with alumni communities in San Francisco, Seattle and New York.

Summary of the USA trip

Dunelm magazine

Our annual alumni magazine is packed full of your stories and a round up University news to keep up to date!

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Upcoming events

Netherlands Alumni Chapter Gathering

Saturday 19 August 2023 - Saturday 19 August 2023
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Cafe Het Gegeven Paard
Netherlands alumni

DunelmOTTAWA Summer Party

Saturday 26 August 2023 - Saturday 26 August 2023
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Beyond the Pale Brewing Company, 250 City Centre Ave Bay 106, Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7, Canada
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St John's Alumni 5 and 11 Year Reunion

Friday 1 September 2023 - Sunday 3 September 2023
12:01 AM to 11:59 PM
St John's College
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Welcome the New Durham University Business School Dean in Beijing

Monday 11 September 2023 - Monday 11 September 2023
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
TBC
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Everything I have learnt at Durham stays with me and continues to inspire me. I am constantly taking cues from my experience at Durham to navigate my current decisions.
Megha Bengani
Law LLB, Trevelyan College, 2018

About Us

Durham is a university like no other. We have more than 200,000 alumni, all proud of their Durham experience, and all keen to stay in touch. 

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World Top 100 ranked 78th in the QS World University Rankings 2024
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Audiences flock to Durham Fringe Festival’s 3rd year

This year’s Durham Fringe Festival saw a superb range of performances across six venues in Durham City.

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Assembly Room Theatre renamed in honour of former Chancellor Sir Thomas Allen

We’ve renamed our city centre venue, the Assembly Rooms Theatre, in honour of our former Chancellor and world-renowned opera singer, Sir Thomas Allen. The venue will now be known as the Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre.
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Remembering George Alagiah

We have been deeply saddened to learn of the death of our alumnus George Alagiah. 
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His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2023

On the announcement of the King’s Birthday Honours List 2023, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and celebrate the fantastic achievements of the alumni, staff, students and friends who have been honoured.
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Dr Fiona Hill’s first engagement as Chancellor

Dr Fiona Hill’s attendance at the Chancellor’s Circle Dinner marked a significant moment as she begins her tenure as the incoming Chancellor, poised to guide and contribute to the continued success of Durham.
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Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill (left), Beth Henderson (middle) and Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O'Brien (right).

Silicon Valley to The Big Apple - visiting our alumni in the USA

Our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien has been consistent in her vision to meet as many of our alumni and supporter communities as possible. The latest chapter of this plan took her to the USA recently to meet alumni, friends and colleagues at receptions in San Francisco, Seattle and New York.
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Fellowship honour for two leading academics

We’re celebrating the news that Professor Deborah Riby from our Department of Psychology, and Associate Professor Nadia Siddiqui from our School of Education, have both been elected to Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences, in recognition of excellence in their respective fields, and their wider contributions to the social sciences for public benefit.
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Audiences flock to Durham Fringe Festival’s 3rd year

This year’s Durham Fringe Festival saw a superb range of performances across six venues in Durham City.

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New Director of Library Services and Collections

Stuart Hunt has been appointed as Director of Library Services and Collections and University Librarian. He will begin his role on 1 December 2023.
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A summer of research and collaboration with Zaporizhzhia National University

Over the summer, we have welcomed over 40 friends from our twinned Ukrainian university, Zaporizhzhia National University (ZNU) to Durham.
Students and researchers from ZNU at Durham Law School

On International Women's Day we talk to our BUCS Champion Cricket Team

University Centre of Cricketing Excellence captain Emily Batey and club captain Libby Haward tell us about their path to success, which has not been without challenges.

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Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Durham University Palatinate Orchestra at Durham Cathedral on March 11

In an inspiring programme, DUPO will perform Dvořák’s New World Symphony as a celebration of their 15th anniversary.
Students from the Durham University Palatinate Orchestra

Brass Band launches national composition competition

Durham University Brass Band (dubb) is launching its annual Composition Competition, offering student musicians and recent graduates from all over the UK the chance to have their work published.
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