Excellent panel discussion this evening on religion & identity in Judaism & Islam with Prof. Mathew Guest, Prof. Ilan Baron & Dr Guillermo Martin Saiz organised by our talented Student Interfaith Leaders, Fersa & Tahlia. Thanks to all who came @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Shubh Diwali to Hindu students, staff and friends celebrating Diwali! May you be filled with light, joy and peace at this special time #Diwali @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Honoured to join panel on absence/presence of Black History in Durham. Picture (l to r): Tom Trevelyan (descendant of slave trading family), Nicola Frith (Edinburgh Uni), Nicole Phillip (Head of Grenada’s Reparation Commission), Kulwinder Maude & Christopher Jones (DU) @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

ME and ME-like symptoms affect approximately 1.35 million people in the UK. Find out how @kacheston.bsky.social, from our Department of Sociology and @durhamimh.bsky.social, is collaborating with @actionforme.bsky.social to understand the impact of this condition: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Read the full research paper 👉 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Congratulations to the Revd Dr Kate Eaton-Wells who was licensed yesterday as the new Chaplain of St Chad’s College! We’re delighted to welcome Kate to the Chaplaincy Network Picture: Kate with Philip Plyming (Dean of Durham) & me @durham.ac.uk @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

It was great catching up with the faith societies at today’s Freshers’ Fair, including the wonderful Islamic Society! Looking forward to working with the fantastic, talented students serving in the various Execs @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

The chaplains are having great fun meeting new students at today’s Freshers’ Fair @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

G’mar Chatima Tovah to Jewish students, staff and friends observing Yom Kippur. Otherwise known as the Day of Atonement, this annual commemoration begins at sunset today @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

The chaplains are looking forward to welcoming new international students today @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

"The simplest recommendation that flows from my arguments in this article is that we need to enhance the degree of specificity and precision when making theoretical claims." By @syeducation.bsky.social

Very proud of the @durham-university.bsky.social team ! www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

New and returning students, and colleagues too: we provide an independent and non-judgemental Listening Service open to all DU students and staff To make an appointment with one of our listeners, please email [email protected] @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Coming soon! A series of posts introducing Durham University’s chaplains. NB Only two of them are pictured here! @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Honour to be awarded honorary life membership of Student Rep. Council of Hild Bede College at final Formal of last academic year. Had a fantastic time supporting College during year between chaplains. The award is particularly special as it was made by student body @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Welcome to all new students joining Durham University in late September @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Super high-level tour of the magnificent @durhamcathedral.bsky.social with those attending the @durhamdiocese.bsky.social clergy conference @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

I always enjoy receiving my copy of Hippocampus from Trevelyan College. It’s great to read about the fantastic work happening in our colleges @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

We will host the @erc.europa.eu scientific council meeting this June. On the lead up, we're showcasing our ERC-funded projects including Prof. Dan Lawrence's research on the relationship between climate change & societies. Read more 👉 brnw.ch/21wTnsq @dl-arch.bsky.social @britishacademy.bsky.social

Join us for the Durham Churches Together AGM this Thursday at 7.00pm in Waddington Street United Reformed Church. I’m pleased to be the guest speaker. I’ve been invited to talk about ‘University chaplaincy in a multifaith context’. All welcome @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Enjoyed visiting Newcastle’s Orthodox Synagogue & the magnificent new Central Mosque today with our new Student Interfaith Leaders. I’m grateful to my friends Imam Abdul Basit (pictured) & Rabbi Aaron Lipsey (not pictured) for hosting us @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

It was great to attend the launch yesterday in the Houses of Parliament of an important report on the future of Interfaith Week You can read the report here: faithbeliefforum.org/report/repor... @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Wishing a very Happy Easter to all who are celebrating! 💜🐣 #DULib #Easter

Alleluia! Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia! Happy Easter to students, staff & friends celebrating the great festival of the resurrection of Christ! Picture: ‘The Women at the Tomb’ by the Chinese Christian artist He Qi @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

It has been a wonderful day in #Durham as we have welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to @durhamcathedral.bsky.social for the Royal Maundy Service. The sun was out, the streets were buzzing, and the King greeted many well-wishers. Thank you to everyone involved. tinyurl.com/3va6hyrz

Royal Maundy Service in Durham Cathedral this morning. Pictured w/ ecumenical & interfaith guests, including Fr Justin Mihoc (Orthodox Chaplain), Brenda Dinsdale & Linda Scott (Newcastle Reform Synagogue) & Imam Raza Rahman (Newcastle Uni) @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Chag Pesach Sameach! The chaplains send warm wishes to students, colleagues & friends beginning the celebration of Pesach (Passover) tomorrow evening. This festival commemorates the Jewish people’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt #Pesach @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

What a joy to welcome the Revd Marie Edwards, the new Hild Bede Chaplain, at her Licensing Service this afternoon at Durham Cathedral! @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @durhamcathedral.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Meanwhile, a recent report "shows that the growth of jobs in chemistry is expected to outstrip that of the wider UK workforce by 30% over the next decade" #UKHE #AcademicSky #ChemSky 🧪

Eid al-Fitr 2025. It was great for my sons and I to join Muslim students and staff as well as members of the local community in celebrating Eid this morning @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Eid Mubarak! Sending good wishes to Muslim students, staff and friends celebrating Eid ul-Fitr @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

We are recruiting! 3 Bridging Fellowships of 12 months for recent PhD graduates to develop research, ideas and connections in the @durhamimh.bsky.social Discovery Research Platform for Medical Humanities. Applications close 25 April durham.taleo.net/careersectio... Please share widely!

Deeply thankful for my year as acting Chaplain of the College of St Hild & St Bede, Durham University. Looking forward to welcoming the new chaplain next month @shaidmahmood.bsky.social @durhamuniversity.bsky.social

So pleased to spend time with Students from Durham Sixth Form Centre - the winners of @durham-university.bsky.social Global Goals Summit's Game Changer Challenge www.durham.ac.uk/colleges-and... during Global Week. They smashed it! @revdgavinwort.bsky.social

Researchers from @imems.bsky.social have been awarded a significant philanthropic investment aimed at advancing #research into the past to address critical global challenges. Discover more 👉 tinyurl.com/5n6kjsdy #DUResearch #TransformativeHumanities l #SDGs

Ramadan Mubarak to Durham University students, colleagues and friends beginning the holy month of Ramadan! #RamadanMubarak @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

🧠How do intergenerational inequities affect young people’s mental health and potential for recovery? Join us on 7th March for a hybrid seminar by Dr Gerald Jordan, as he shares about intriguing interdisciplinary, mixed-methods research. Register here:👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transforma...

Tutankhamun explorer suitcase found under bed in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Interfaith Picnic & Games! DU students: join us for our DISN Global Week event on Wed. 26 February 12pm-2pm in the Chaplaincy Room at St Cuthbert’s RC Church, Old Elvet. Please bring your own lunch. All welcome! #DUglobalweek @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Did you know the chaplains provide support to Team Durham? Gavin is on duty this morning at Maiden Castle. He can be found in one of the snugs next to the café. Do come and say hello! #TeamDurham @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Our Click Start programme with TechUPWomen at @durhamuniversity.bsky.social covers everything you need for an IT support role, from foundational to advanced techniques. Ready to boost your #ITskills? Apply today - the deadline is 20th January, so be quick! 🚀 buff.ly/3Oi9Wng #womenintech #freecourse

Exciting news: applications are open for two paid Student Interfaith Leaders @durham-university.bsky.social. Deadline: 12 January 👉 durham.taleo.net/careersectio... @shaidmahmood.bsky.social @mathewjguest.bsky.social @profgrahamtowl.bsky.social