Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Mary Kelly Foy (Labour), on Monday, 13 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 3 members in total.
Durham University - University of the Year in The Times Good University Guide 2026
That this House congratulates Durham University on being named The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026, as well as University of the Year in the North and Northeast 2026; notes that Durham has climbed to third place nationally, up from fifth last year, and has entered the top three for the first time in 24 years; further notes that this recognition reflects Durham’s strengths in teaching and research, student satisfaction and graduate outcomes, and its position as joint runner-up for Graduate Employment; acknowledges the comments of the Guide’s editors highlighting Durham’s stellar academic performance and improvements in teaching quality and student experience; recognises the University’s commitment to widening participation, including through generous bursaries and scholarships that support under-represented students from Durham and the wider region; and further congratulates all staff and students at Durham University on this achievement and wishes them continued success in the future.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 2022
- Session
- 2024-26
- Other sponsors
- Jim Shannon
- Luke Akehurst
- Subjects
- Standards Durham University
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- 2025-10-23 10:57:07 +0100
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