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Global impact Join a truly international University.

Here are just a few examples of the huge range of research activities that we are involved in and the positive effect that they are having on the world around us.

To find out more, see

durham.ac.uk/research

For information on the Matariki Network and our other partners, see durham.

ac.uk/global-durham/ partnerships

Matariki Network partners

Joint programmes Student exchange agreements

Partner universities

More than 300 agreements in Europe

Stopping the spread of malaria

Our research has helped to shape the World Health Organization’s policy on global mosquito control to tackle the spread of lethal diseases like malaria and dengue fever. It is hoped that this policy will reduce the 405,000 deaths from malaria and the 390 million dengue infections which happen globally each year.

Shaping the future of energy

Our researchers are helping to address the world’s energy challenges as we switch from fossil fuels to clean energy sources.

Developing a simple mesh to clean up oil spills

Our surface scientists have developed a coated mesh, which could be a faster and more eco-friendly way to clean up oil.

Consumer behavioural profiling results in significant financial gains Protecting global communities from harmful volcanic emissions

Collaborative research into consumer behavioural profiling and impulse buying led by researchers at the Business School, has enabled marketing agencies and companies to build new marketing toolkits which have resulted in significant financial gains. Our research is helping communities living near active volcanoes, and the agencies protecting them, to reduce exposure to volcanic emissions. This pioneering research has paved the way forward for global and community specific advice to prevent breathing problems and other illnesses caused by a volcanic eruption.

Increasing our knowledge of the universe

Our astrophysicists, cosmologists and space scientists are searching for answers to some of the biggest questions in physics today.

Careers and employability Inspiring you to achieve something truly outstanding.

Our graduate success rate at finding employment is high. Our graduates have secured positions in a range of competitive job roles in a variety of national and international organisations, including established names within consulting, finance, technology, media, health and government, as well as in startups, social enterprises and charities.

Careers & Enterprise Centre

The Careers & Enterprise Centre will support you in pursuing your global career or entrepreneurial ambitions, whether that means employment, further study or something else. Our graduates continually demonstrate that, throughout their time at Durham University, they build skills that are highly valued by a range of international employers.

Making the most of our services will give you the best chance of success. Services include: • Receiving professional careers guidance, and support with career planning, applications, interviews and assessments. • A broad range of virtual employer activity, including graduate recruitment presentations, workshops and skills development sessions, as well as sector-focused or cross-sector events such as virtual panels and forums. • Developing your skills: such as communication, problem-solving and teamwork. • Online vacancy service: featuring graduate opportunities, internships and part-time jobs. • Business advice, workshops and funding opportunities to help you launch a new startup venture, and an endorsement programme for

Startup Visas which allow successful applicants to remain in the UK for two years after graduation to launch a new business. • Online information and tools to support career planning, applications and recruitment processes in the UK and globally. • Exclusive work experience opportunities in a range of sectors open to Durham University students and graduates only.

Durham International Student Employability Programme (DISEP)

DISEP is a range of two-hour sessions delivered in collaboration with the Durham Centre for Academic Development, designed to help international students navigate the global graduate recruitment process. These include: writing CVs and cover letters, interview skills, graduate scheme applications and presentation skills.

78%

of surveyed international finalists felt their Durham University experience prepared them ‘very well’ or ‘well’ for their career goals, compared to a Russell Group average of 63% (ISB 2021)

Our inspirational graduates

If you decide to join Durham University, you’ll be in good company. Many of our graduates have gone on to do great things in the fields of government, law, science, academia, business, arts, journalism and athletics. Our alumni community is active and an excellent resource for your future.

Connect with other alumni via

dunelm.org.uk

“My Durham experience (both in terms of learning and networking) has helped me to have a non-linear career that has taken me to nine countries covering both developed and emerging markets, in both the public and private sector. Whether as an international manager with HSBC in New York, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei; a senior British diplomat in Freetown, Pretoria and Osaka; and now as Managing Director Asia Pacific of McLaren Applied in Singapore, where I am looking at how to apply F1 grade racing technology into new sectors and markets, the credibility of the Durham brand and my qualification has opened opportunities to professional conversations and friendships everywhere I have been based.”

Michael Shearer OBE

MBA with distinction, Trevelyan College (1995–6) Durham alumni Singapore chapter lead Managing Director Asia Pacific, McLaren Applied Vice President, British Chamber of Commerce Singapore

Our graduates work in a variety of organisations, including IBM, the United Nations, Saatchi & Saatchi, Deloitte, the NHS, EDF Energy, the BBC, The Times and the Civil Service, to name but a few.