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New Space Research Centre Launched

We’ve launched a new £5m research centre to support North East England’s growing space industry and lead on the sustainable exploration of the cosmos.
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Excellence in Entrepreneurship

Find out how our students, graduates, and staff push the boundaries of possibility in entrepreneurship and innovation around the world.

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Winter Congregation 9 and 10 January

Congratulations - it's time to celebrate everything you've achieved. Registration for students closes Monday 16 December.

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Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff

Read our statement and answers to frequently asked questions.

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Research Impact at Durham

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

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New project puts care at the centre of international law research

A new project led by our Law School aims to re-focus international law research by centring it on care rather than harm.
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Mathematical Sciences Professor Awarded Multi-million Euro Grant

The prestigious grant will support a cutting-edge research project exploring the mathematical structures underpinning quantum symmetries.
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Japanese scientists were pioneers of AI, yet they’re being written out of its history

Assistant Professor in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures Hansun Hsiung responds to the recent announcement of this year’s Nobel laureates in physics.
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Award for book exploring gender and ‘green crime’

An edited volume from Dr Emma Milne, from Durham Law School, argues that environmental crimes are more likely to impact women.
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Alumna Heidi Alexander appointed to UK Cabinet

Our alumna Heidi Alexander MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Transport in the UK Government.
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Leading the world in interdisciplinary research

We have been ranked third in the UK for interdisciplinary science research.
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Brains grew faster as humans evolved, study shows

Modern humans, Neanderthals, and other recent relatives on our human family tree evolved bigger brains much more rapidly than earlier species, a new study of human brain evolution has found.
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New imaging of bacterial DNA uncovers secrets to future antibiotic design

In a new study, scientists from our top-rated Biosciences department joined forces with researchers from Jagiellonian University (Poland), and the John Innes Centre to reveal how a bacterial enzyme called DNA gyrase twists and stabilises DNA.
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Durham Drama Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary

This annual festival of new student writing for theatre will launch celebrations to mark its 50th year in 2025.
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We’re expanding our postgraduate offering with a real focus on employability

Thinking of studying a Masters in 2025? Consider one of our new postgraduate degrees and elevate your career at a World Top 100 university.
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Many physicists argue the universe is fine-tuned for life – our findings question this idea

Post Doctoral Research Associate, Dr Daniele Sorini, from our Institute for Computational Cosmology, discusses new research which suggests our Universe may not be especially tailored for intelligent life after all.
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Italy’s ban on international surrogacy is part of a drive towards an ultra-conservative idea of family

Assistant Professor in Family Law Dafni Lima responds to the Italian parliament's recent decision to criminalise surrogacy worldwide.
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Create an event for Durham Global Week 2025

Durham Global Week 2025 will take place from Saturday 1 – Sunday 9 March 2025. All staff and students are encouraged to get involved, by submitting proposals for events to be part of the programme.
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Durham researchers addressing environmental challenges

Climate change is one of the biggest threats facing the world today. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor Karen O'Brien explores how Ó£»¨¶¯Âþ is both pioneering research to understand and address this global challenge, and working locally to preserve and enhance our beautiful city, county and region.
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Upcoming events

World AIDS Day - Wear Red: Share Hope, Inspire Action!

Monday 2 December 2024 - Monday 2 December 2024
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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An evening with Merlin Sheldrake et al on World Soil Day

Thursday 5 December 2024 - Thursday 5 December 2024
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Elvet Methodist Church, 8 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HL
Poster by Fungi Foundation of Chile

Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical

Wednesday 4 December 2024 - Saturday 7 December 2024
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre
Bonnie & Clyde Poster

Jazzy Christmas

Sunday 8 December 2024 - Sunday 8 December 2024
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre
Jazzy Christmas Poster

From our Student Blogs:

My China Experience

In this blog, Nicola, a final-year Chinese Studies student, shares her experience of spending her year abroad participating in an Intensive Chinese Language Programme at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
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Sustainability at Durham

We are committed to becoming one of the most environmentally sustainable universities in the UK as part of our University strategy to promote a sustainable future. We plan to achieve Net Zero carbon by 2035 and net biodiversity gain by 2032.

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