Everyone is welcome to join us for this spectacular evening Diwali celebration at the Oriental Museum. Booking essential https://t.co/FMqsEeICiv

Speakers referred to ‘adding new lens’ and ‘hearing more voices’ in ‘shared spaces’, with one attendee thankful for "the opportunity to understand how other places collaborate and conceptualize developing research infrastructure in public health and local government". 3/3

Colleagues from the VCSE sector, academia and Durham County Council met at Durham University’s Waterside Building to hear about examples of collaborative research around health inequalities, and consider and share ideas for developing similar research ideas into action.  2/3

Monday 30th June saw the launch of the REACH County Durham project, with a morning networking event designed to discuss the who, what, why and how questions around health determinants research and evaluation across our County. 1/3

Balbir Singh Dance Company and Durham University’s Wolfson Research Institute, invite you to take your shoes for a walk and rediscover the peace that the Durham Botanic Gardens offer. 1pm-4pm on Friday 18th July.

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On 22 May 2025, Alzheimer’s Society – County Durham, in partnership with Durham University presented A Trail of Blue – a city-wide awareness event aimed at highlighting the impact of Alzheimer’s through artistic and sensory experiences.

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Interesting panel on the importance of student engagement in efforts to combat climate change. ➡️ Sam Barratt @UNEP animated the lively discussion with experiences from Universities of Barcelona, @UniCologneIO, @unipv & @durham #CGClimateSymposium

Insightful discussion on the role of Universities and Research Funders as #investors for #transformative action on #climate, nature, health and #socialjustice. 👉 Tackling achievements, limits & challenges faced #CGClimateSymposium #CG40Years

We were honoured to welcome Chair of @NaturalEngland, Dr Tony Juniper to Durham today who addressed leaders of 39 European universities at the @coimbragroup Climate Symposium with a stark warning. https://t.co/3p9ZVgVM1J #CGClimateSymposium @TonyJuniper @NaturalEngland

🌍 Inspiring Day 1 at #CGClimateSymposium! From Tony Juniper’s keynote to panels on research, funding & student engagement, Coimbra Group unis showcased their role as educators, investors and innovators. 🌱 Up next: #DurhamDeclaration. Stay tuned! #CG40Years #CGClimateSymposium

🌍 Passionate talk by @MikeBentley @durham_uni on #funding & collaboration for polar climate change #research ❄️, introducing keynote Christopher Smith @ScienceEurope, outlining commitment of funders to tackle the issue 🌱 #CGClimateSymposium #CG40Years

There is a "short term fixation against a long term problem" & the Coimbra Group is in a powerful position to contribute to a transformative change for climate, nature, planetary health & society. Keynote address by @TonyJuniper @NaturalEngland #CGClimateSymposium #CG40Years

Next week's #CGClimateSymposium will also celebrate #CG50Years culminating with the adoption of #DurhamDeclaration by 40 European universities signatories on the 26th March.

🌍 The Coimbra Group #CGClimateSymposium is almost here! From 24-26 March, CG university leaders gather at @durham_uni to tackle climate challenges& adopt the #DurhamDeclaration - strengthening our collective action for a sustainable future. #CG50Years 🌱 https://t.co/xiF1WRDRms

Amazing day @durham_uni! Intense meetings of Executive Board & Rectors' Advisory Board on recent developments, ahead #CGClimateSymposium starting tomorrow. 👉Looking forward to reinforcing collective commitment to #sustainability + #climate action! #DurhamDeclaration #CG40Years

Thanks to @DecarliMagda @EU_Commission for insights on the developments towards a European Research Area Act in 2026 & constructive exchange of views with @CoimbraGroup Executive Board and Rectors' Advisory Group, together in Durham for tomorrow's #CGClimateSymposium. #CG40Years