Durham University Alumni

Welcome to our new Durham University Alumni LinkedIn page, which showcases our inspirational alumni community to the wider world. Keep up-to-date with what's happening at Durham by following and tagging us in your posts. We'd love to hear from you 💜 Interested in connecting and networking directly with other #DurhamAlumni? Why not join our official Durham Alumni LinkedIn group too? 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wDcXV #DUinspire

Are you graduating from Durham University in January? 🎓 Don't forget to register for your 'I bagged a Durham degree' tote bag in advance of your Congregation ceremony, so you don't miss out on the day😃 Follow this link to register 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/ePyUgUB5

Well done to our Durham team, Jake, Joe, Emilia, Luke, James and mascot Duncan the Dun Cow on a great performance last night against stiff opposition in the latest round of University Challenge 👏👏👏 It wasn’t meant to be this time, but you made us all very proud 💜💜💜 Well played to the Open University team!

Happy International Volunteer Day!! Durham University is deeply thankful for our network of alumni volunteers spanning the world. We celebrate their work today and across the whole year. To recognise our volunteers' outstanding commitment, last year we introduced the Alumni Global Impact Award. Sahil Kumar, our Chapter Leader in Delhi, won the first ever award. Professor Jorge Lengler presented it to him on behalf of the University at an event in Delhi last May. Nominations are open for the 2025 Alumni Global Impact Award at https://brnw.ch/21wPd8r

Durham University Business School has launched a new two-day course for leaders on engaging stakeholders and managing change, led by expert in the field, Professor Julie Hodges. Alumni are welcome to join us on 7 and 8 February 2025 in the new Waterside building in Durham for this exclusive course. Don’t miss out on the early bird discount for alumni, available until Monday 2 December. Learn more and register 👉 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wODu6

Congratulations to our Durham team, Jake, Joe, Emilia, Luke, James and mascot Duncan the dun cow 👏👏👏 Their victory tonight against stiff opposition from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies in the latest round of University Challenge!! Onward to the next round – we will all be following your progress!

Wishing the very best of luck🤞to our University Challenge team in their second match against the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies. We will all be cheering you on tonight! 👏👏 UK viewers can tune in on BBC Two or iplayer at 8:30 pm on Monday.

This week is Global Entrepreneurship Week and we're celebrating our inspiring student and graduate entrepreneurs 💡🌏 Take a look at #DurhamAlumni Yuk Chi Chan and Mohammed Alansary, who were supported by our Venture Lab team to bring their ideas and ventures to life. Read more 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wOKjM #DUinspire #GEW2024 | Durham University Venture Lab 📸 (L-R): alumni Mohammad Alansary from VT Treatment, Yuk Chi Chan from Charter

Our Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill was joined by more than 220 University students and staff for a panel discussion to discuss the result of the recent US Presidential Election and its impact domestically and globally. The engaging and thought-provoking panel conversation was led by Professor Christopher Finlay with insights from acclaimed foreign affairs specialist, Dr Hill, and reflections from Dr Tessa Ditonto, Associate Professor in Gender and Politics Durham’s Director of Policy Engagement, Stephen Evans. The event concluded with a meeting of Chancellor Dr Fiona Hill and her namesake, Revd Fiona Hill who is the Chaplain of the Durham’s ‘Hill Colleges’: Collingwood, Grey, Trevelyan and Van Mildert. This event was organised by Lucian Hudson, Director of Advancement, Marketing & Communications, and his Marketing & Communications Team, supported by Event Durham. It followed Fiona’s visit to North Durham Academy in Stanley, UK, where she shared her journey ‘from the coal house to the White House’ with Year 7 and Year 8 pupils. Read more 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wOCTs Lucian J. Hudson Claire Whitelaw

As Durham Graduates, you have exclusive access to our CareersConnect platform 🎓✉️ Registering as a graduate user can provide access to a wide range of resources and events. You can search for graduate jobs and internships, enrol on our e-learning pathway and read articles on a range of career topics 💼🌍 Sign up here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7W3CYmX