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A sustainable campus for the future
A sustainable campus for the future World-class students. World-class facilities.
At Durham, you’ll find purpose-built lecture theatres and seminar rooms, as well as state-of-the-art labs and well-stocked libraries.
IT facilities
Technology evolves at an incredible rate and we ensure you’ve got access to the very latest in digital technology.
Our IT facilities include: • Learn Ultra – this is where you’ll find those all-important course, college, and department materials • Encore – replay lectures so you can learn at your own pace • A free Microsoft Office 365 account – giving you access to your University email, Microsoft Office, and 1TB of cloud storage with OneDrive • Wireless coverage across campus.
To find out more, see durham.ac.uk/cis We are investing £350m
in over 20 estate projects between 2017 and 2027.
Teaching and Learning Centre
We’re committed to the continual development of our state-of-the-art campus. Our Teaching and Learning Centre is home to cutting-edge facilities, the latest digital technologies, and a range of new learning environments, including lecture theatres, education laboratories and classrooms designed for real-time, international collaboration, and a cafe.
University Library and Collections
Our libraries and collections give you over two million reasons to come to Durham, including 1.6 million books; 400,000 online resources; 100,000 photographs and 82,000 museum objects Our facilities are available to all Durham students, so discover for yourself how our libraries, museums and special collections can contribute to your studies and empower you to achieve the best that you can. Anytime, anywhere: Our extensive online offer enables you to access resources, collections, exhibitions, digitised materials, open access research and support. We also provide a gateway to collections held outside the University. Step inside: We have flexible study spaces to meet your needs, from research-based viewing rooms to individual and group study spaces. Our libraries and venues are designed around you, making them accessible and welcoming. Be inspired: The many inspirational items we hold in our world-class museums, galleries and archives contribute to teaching and learning across the university, helping to inspire creative and dynamic projects from students across all subjects. Our cultural engagement is an ever-growing entity, with religious festivals, art exhibitions and international projects enhancing your studies and your student experience. Always here: We’re here to help you with your queries and to navigate our spaces and services, both online and in person, 24/7. You will find us approachable and supportive. Our knowledgeable and passionate staff will enable you develop your information skills to use our collections, resources, access other international research material and apply them to your learning.
To find out more, see durham.ac.uk/departments/library
Bill Bryson Library
is our main University Library where you will find a fantastic range of resources to support your studies.
Extraordinary Support
Enjoy a supportive environment, and help with everything from your wellbeing to funding your studies and how to apply.
Each college and department have their own pastoral support system, working together to keep students on top of their mental health both in colleges and lectures.
Ruby Tomlinson English Literature