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A medieval wall painting hidden for centuries is giving new clues to the grand past of #DurhamCastle. The painting of a masonry pattern with a central flower and stem motif was revealed during renovation work. 👉Discover more: brnw.ch/21x0PRd #DUresearch

Our archaeologists have helped uncover a major Roman industrial hub on the banks of the River Wear👀 The discovery will feature on @BBCTwo Digging for Britain tonight (and on iPlayer)📺. Find out more 👉 brnw.ch/21wZs2a @GaryBankhead @ArcDurham #DUresearch

Article in @TheNorthernEcho about a TV crew filming on the banks of the River Wear for an episode of Digging For Britain. The episode, broadcast next Wednesday, highlights a newly discovered Roman industrial site @GaryBankhead thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25783354.…

Our Community Newsletter features a host of events in and around Durham alongside the latest University news and research highlights.🎭🔬 Read the January edition here: 👉 brnw.ch/21wZ4UR #DUinspire

🎉Congratulations to all of our English Studies students graduating from @durham_uni today! 🎓Special praise must be awarded to our graduating MA and PhD students - we wish you the best of luck in your future career endeavours! 👉Follow us on LinkedIn: tinyurl.com/3v3dhpj3

We want to hear from you! As part of our Vision 2033 we aim to improve accessibility and inclusion for worshippers, visitors, volunteers, and staff and we need your help. Recently, we commissioned Embed Inclusion Ltd to undertake an access and inclusion audit.

Durham City, England. Strikingly impressive even in deepest darkest winter. #Durham #winter

Huge breakthrough on the River Wear: community‑led excavations at Offerton, Sunderland, led by underwater archaeologist @GaryBankhead, have revealed Britain’s first confirmed Roman whetstone‑quarrying site — 800+ whetstones and 11 stone anchors. More: aasdn.org.uk/news.htm

Our Department of Archaeology has helped uncover a Roman industrial hub on the banks of the River Wear, highlighting the role of North East England in Roman Britain’s sophisticated manufacturing & trade network. 👉 brnw.ch/21wYTA4 #archaeology #RomanBritain

Mr W has put up the beautiful Christmas 🎄 wreath made by @RossWPearson @CuthsSociety wreath making event with staff and students last week 😄

Very proud of Charlie and Divya, first-year students in Geology and Law @CuthsSociety, who were among those facilitating a session of #CollegiateWay2025, entitled, 'Colleges as Gateways to Global or Local Citizenship'. 👏💚

Tickets are selling fast for our Friends Christmas Concert on Thursday 11th December at #DurhamCathedral! Consett Salvation Army Band, Rock Choir NE and Durham Cathedral Young Singers are sure to make you feel festive🎄🎺🎵 Tickets: durhamcathedral.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh… #Durham #Charity

Preparations are in full swing for tonight's Christmas Formal! 🎄 Huge thanks to our wonderful staff and students for making these festivities possible. Wishing you a very Happy #Cuthsmas! 🎁

After the book launch ✨ I’m delighted to share 'Pilgrim Souvenirs, Devotional and other Objects of Faith' available in hardback via: diveintodurham.uk/publications.h… & at the Museum of Archaeology, Durham. Also paperback and Kindle editions are available on Amazon amazon.co.uk/Pilgrim-Souven…

Professor Manathunga provided practical, real-world strategies for decolonising higher education and making research impactful. We are delighted to continue working alongside the brilliant team at the @DurhamIAS!

Join us on 20 Nov, 5pm at St Cuthbert’s (Tom Percival Annex, Parsons Field Site) for our next Fellows’ talk. Catherine Manathunga explores what it truly means to decolonise the university & reimagine knowledge through Indigenous and ancient perspectives @CuthsSociety @CuthsSCR

I'm launching my new book 'Pilgrim Souvenirs, Devotional & other Objects of Faith...' & you're invited! Sat 22 Nov @DUThingsToDo Join me for an engaging talk, Q&A, book signing, & discover the stories behind these extraordinary objects: 🔗 durham.ac.uk/things-to-do/w… #archaeology

The remarkable discovery of objects from the River Wear in Durham is explored in this new publication from @GaryBankhead It promises to be a fascinating read. Click the link for the full story 👉thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25554697.…

Finding Bonomi's lost bridge: How County Durham river mystery was solved ift.tt/2U6YufK

For those interested in history, archaeology, small finds, textile production, craft & trade guilds, late- & post-medieval #Durham, crown statutes, trade, weaving, dying, fulling, dye analysis, alum, mordants, the work of alnagers, oh, & lead cloth seals! diveintodurham.uk/publications.h…