Find out more about Durham University
Find out about geography at Durham University
Durham University offers the following outreach and engagement opportunities for schools, students and teachers:
Ambassadors programme
Events and lectures
Teacher and Advisers Conferences
Durham University's free conference is open to teachers, advisers and support staff working with students in schools, colleges and sixth forms across the UK. Visit their campus and hear from staff and students on topics such as widening participation, applying to HE, admissions trends, student experience and more! Find out more
Visits to and from schools
Durham University offers support for primary and secondary school, sixth-form, college and home learning groups planning an educational visit, outreach or online session. Find out more
Open days
Find out more about open day dates using our Directory of Open Days
Summer schools
Sutton Trust Summer School
Durham University's Sutton Trust Summer School is designed to give bright students from under-represented backgrounds the chance to experience what it is like to be a student at a leading university. The summer school is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about applying to university, to meet some of their current students and work with one of their 25 academic departments. This programme is available for Year 12 students from UK state-maintained schools. Find out more
Scholarships, funding and opportunities
Space to Explore Potential (STEP)
STEP is part of Durham's summer school programmes to support students who are typically underrepresented in higher education, particularly at Durham. The programme will give students the opportunity to go to events and activities during Year 12 and 13 and an insight into what it is like to study At Durham! By passing the assessed summer school project, students can work towards a guaranteed, alternative offer from Durham as well as develop academic skills. This opportunity is for Year 12 students from Black-heritage backgrounds. Find out more
Teacher CPD and resources
Resources for teachers and advisors
Contacts
Contact the Geography Department geography.hod@durham.ac.uk
