News Archive: 2026
Saturday 21 March - Durham Archaeology Day
County Durham and Darlington Archaeology Day County Durham Archaeology Day - Durham University – talks and displays in the Chemistry building 10:15am – 4:30pm B… Read More
Added Tuesday 17th March 2026
World Heritage Day at Durham Castle - 18 April
This year we are celebrating World Heritage Day with The People’s Story at Durham Castle. Travel back in time to meet Norman soldiers from Vanguard Re-enactment and e… Read More
Added Wednesday 4th March 2026
21 March Castle Hidden Voices tour
Launching in the month of International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day, this bespoke tour will take visitors through a journey around Durham Castle to find out more abo… Read More
Added Wednesday 4th March 2026
Research partnership with Historic England
Durham University has signed a new partnership agreement with Historic England to advance research and public engagement on North East England’s natural and cultural h… Read More
Added Monday 23rd February 2026
Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer
Durham Cathedral announces The Cuthbert Centre for Pilgrimage and Prayer set to launch in Spring 2026 - Durham Cathedral Read More
Added Wednesday 11th February 2026
Inaugural Honorary Professor
We’re delighted to announce that Durham University has appointed Colleen Batey as our first World Heritage Site Honorary Professor. Colleen is a Durham alumna, w… Read More
Added Monday 19th January 2026