Our Vice-Chancellor Karen O'Brien explores how our global work benefits our local communities.
Durham is a world-leading university, and our research is changing the lives of people right around the globe. Recently we were ranked 53rd in a worldwide league table of universities for sustainability, and our contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). And that came quickly after four of our subject areas, Arts and Humanities, Law, Education and Social Sciences and Health, were ranked in the world's top 100 in the Times Higher Education World Rankings by Subject.
Moral costs of the war in Ukraine
An important part of our global outlook is our support for Ukraine. We have registered with the Government's 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme, we're working with partners including Durham County Council (DCC) on humanitarian issues, providing translation services and via the Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA) we're supporting fellowships for researchers at risk in their home country. We also have a twin university in Ukraine, Zaphorizhzhia National University (ZNU), where we're providing short- and long-term support.
On Friday 11th November, with ZNU and DCC we're hosting the second in a series of public discussions about Ukraine. Titled 'The Moral Costs of War in Ukraine', this event will focus on the moral injury created by the war, both for combatants and civilians. It will take place at the Gala Theatre, Durham, from 5.30pm. Tickets are available via the Gala.
Global outlook, local events
