Durham Global Week will run from Saturday 1 - Sunday 9 March 2025. It will feature a varied programme of around 50 events for staff, students, and the wider Durham community, all following this year's international theme of 'Culture - Connect - Community'.
Global Week will include the Durham Global Awards, celebrating staff and students whose work and achievements have helped to strengthen Durham's global reputation and culture. View the Award categories and make your nominations before the deadline of Friday 20 December 2024.
"I am delighted that, through Durham Global Week, we can recognise the contribution of our international staff and students, celebrate some of the amazing work that is going on and learn from each other in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding."
The inaugural Durham Global Week took place from 4 - 11 March 2023 (inclusive).
The work of our staff, students and international alumni community continues to have significant global impact, from helping to halt the spread of malaria to being nominated for the Earthshot Prize. Explore our research and academic global contributions.
Initiatives, achievements and discoveries by Durham staff and students reach all corners of the globe, from establishing a network of English language tutors to launching free, international courses on cultural heritage.
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Third year Psychology student Eunice took part in Year of the Rabbit celebrations at the Oriental Museum. Read her blog of her experiences here.
Alumnus Pedro Mendez-Carvajal (St Mary's College) completed his Evolutionary Anthropology PhD in 2020 relocating from Panama. He blogs about his Winter Congregation here.
Find out more about how our staff, students and alumni community members have experienced Durham's global aspect in their own words.
The launch of Durham Global Awards in March 2023 allowed the University to recognise and celebrate individuals and teams among our staff and students who have made significant contributions to furthering international collaboration and understanding across the University in support of Durham Global Week's objectives.
There are extraordinary women at Durham. On International Women’s Day, Saturday 8 march and as part of Durham Global Week 2025 we celebrated the women at Durham: sharing their stories and recognising their astounding achievements.