We're launching a brand new ⭐Durham University Alumni LinkedIn page⭐ to showcase our amazing alumni community to the world. Read more & check it out 👉 https://t.co/1Di0fCdYaf Follow & tag us in your posts! We'd love to hear from you 💜 #DUinspire #DurhamAlumni

It was our pleasure to welcome back alumna and Team GB rower Lauren Irwin to Durham recently 🤩🚣🏻‍♀️ She opened a new landing stage at the College of St Hild & St Bede's Boat Club, made possible through the generous support of a Durham alumnus. 🔗 https://t.co/GRuDUJkoG2

We are celebrating three 60th anniversaries in 2025: 📈 Durham University Business School 🏡 Van Mildert College 🌍 Ustinov College Honouring generations of students and alumni, and looking forward with confidence. 👉 https://t.co/VeAtEjN8x0

Don't forget to tune in to watch our 2025 University Challenge team take on Merton College, Oxford! 🕰️ 8.30pm (UK time) 📺 BBC Two or BBC iPlayer Good luck to Amelia, Tom, James, Caspar and Sebastian 💜🤞 Read more 🔗 https://t.co/tckJXGWq3c @durhamsu

Our new University Challenge quiz show team makes its TV debut on @BBCTwo, 8.30pm Monday 22 Sept, against Merton College, Oxford. We're wishing Amelia, Tom, James, Caspar and reserve Sebastian the best of luck💜🤞 🔗 Tune in: https://t.co/ep8Pxs7JYP @durhamsu

We are @TheTimes and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026 and ranked third overall in its Good University Guide. Congratulations to our global university community on this success. 🎉 Read more: https://t.co/TZoORCDAmw

Join us this Saturday, 13 Sept for a free @heritageopenday at Durham Castle and explore this iconic site. The Fellows’ Garden revitalisation also nears completion, thanks to generous support from our #DurhamAlumni community 💜 🔗 https://t.co/uvCRIAcAjy @durhamcastle @DurhamWHS

“Durham was the making of me.” – Richard Walker OBE 🌍 From Iceland Foods to Everest, alumnus Richard Walker (Geography, 1998–2001) shows the power of resilience, sustainability, and perspective. https://t.co/wWQucU8WrZ #DurhamAlumni #AlumniStories #GlobalImpact

Durham alumni are helping drive global impact in science, funding scholarships, leading research, and shaping the future. 🌍🚀 Read the story: https://t.co/NS1kzTopRV #DurhamAlumni #DunelmMagazine #GlobalImpact #Innovation #Sustainability #SpaceResearch #QuantumScience

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of our alumna Biddy Baxter. Biddy read Social Studies at St Mary’s College and was later made an Honorary Doctor of Letters. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends. Read our tribute -

From bold beginnings to global impact. 🌍💜 Durham alumni are building businesses and shaping industries. 🎬 Watch the story, then read the full feature in Dunelm magazine:👉 https://t.co/vqEXR3pLVM

Congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻 to Olympic gold medallist and Durham alumnus 💜 Jonathan Edwards, who today celebrates 30 years of an unbroken world record triple jump 🏃🏼‍♂️. 👉🏻 https://t.co/rJjSnyAMSi #DurhamUniversity #DurhamAlumni

We're delighted to award actor Mark Gatiss an honorary degree.👨‍🎓 Mark is a familiar face on TV, starring in the popular @BBC series Sherlock, which he co-wrote, and for being part of the League of Gentlemen comedy show. @LeagueOfGentlem @ContactSH @contactJHW #DurhamGrad25

Tireless campaigner @RogersonBecky has dedicated over 20-years to ending domestic abuse in the UK & globally. She's made an invaluable contribution to @CRiVADurham & we're delighted to award her an honorary degree.👩‍🎓🙌 #DurhamUni #DurhamGrad25 @womensaid @RepresentWomen

We're thrilled to welcome @DapoAkandeLaw back to Durham to receive his honorary degree.👨‍🎓🎉 Dapo is a world-renowned academic and lawyer who held a @DurhamLawSchool lectureship from 2000 to 2004. @OxfordLawFac @ELAC_Oxford @oxfordPIL @EssexCourtLaw @UKintlaw #DurhamGrad25

Today marks the final day of celebrations for the Class of 2025. 🎓 As we reflect on this significant milestone, we invite our graduates and community to share their most memorable moments from their time at Durham. 💬 #DurhamUni #DurhamGrad25

Congratulations to our alumnus @DavidShukman on becoming an honorary Doctor of Science.👨‍🎓🎉 David has enjoyed a stellar 40-year broadcasting career, with Sir David Attenborough praising him as a leader in raising climate change awareness.🌍 #DurhamUni #DurhamGrad25

We're delighted to award actor Mark Gatiss an honorary degree.👨‍🎓 Mark is a familiar face on TV, starring in the popular @BBC series Sherlock, which he co-wrote, and for being part of the League of Gentlemen comedy show. @LeagueOfGentlem @ContactSH @contactJHW #DurhamGrad25

Congratulations to our alumna @laheggessey on her honorary degree. 🎉👩🏻‍🎓 While a student with us, Lorraine reported for @PalatinateUK, sowing the seeds for her impressive broadcasting career.🖊️📺 @LyricHammer @griersontrust @C4IndieGrowthf1 #DurhamUni #DurhamGrad25

We welcome another week of celebrations for our newest graduands! 🎓 We can't wait to see where your talents, ideas, and ambitions will take you next! 💭🌍 Stay connected with over 230,000 graduates 👉 https://t.co/Ssoosq6XSQ #DurhamUni #DurhamGrad25

🎓 Graduation season is here – and we want to see your proudest moments! 💙 Whether it’s gowns on Palace Green, selfies with the Cathedral, or celebrations with friends, tag us in your graduation photos and use #DUcongregation for a chance to be featured on our channels. 📸✨