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Filter:Prince William visits Durham University spinout Low Carbon Materials
His Royal Highness made a visit to Earthshot Prize 2022 Finalist Low Carbon Materials (LCM) this week to learn more about how they create their innovative, low-carbon construction materials.
Alumni newsScientists explain why some exoplanets are spiralling towards their stars
In a new study, our pioneering scientists think they have solved a mystery about exoplanets (planets outside our solar system) that are getting closer and closer to the stars they orbit around. Research newsSir Harry Evans Global Fellow helps Reuters scoop top award
Our first ever Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow is part of a team of Reuters journalists to win a prestigious award for exposing wrongdoing in Elon Musk’s business empire. Durham newsWhy the Catholic Church should listen more to victims and survivors of abuse
New research by our Centre for Catholic Studies finds aspects of Catholic culture were implicated in how clerical child sexual abuse happened. Research newsExperts urge action as research reveals extent of sewage pollution in major UK river
A new study examining nitrogen pollution in the Mersey Estuary over the last 200-years has found concerning levels of sewage in the water today – and our experts say immediate action is needed to clean it up. Research newsInternational Dance Day: Looking at literature’s relationship to dance in 19th and 20th century modernism
On International Dance Day (Monday, 29 April) Dr Megan Girdwood from our Department of English explains how her research concentrates on late nineteenth and twentieth-century modernism, with a particular focus on literature’s relationship to performance, dance and the human body. Research newsShadow Education Secretary praises Durham for widening access
UK Shadow Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson has praised our work to widen access to university during a visit to campus. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion More newsStar bars show galaxies evolved faster than previously thought
Our astronomers have looked back more than ten billion years in time to find that the Universe’s early galaxies developed much faster than scientists previously thought.
Two Durham researchers elected to Academia Europaea
We’re celebrating the news that two of our leading academics have been elected members of Academia Europaea in recognition of their subject-leading achievements.New geological map reveals secrets of Greenland's icy interior
A team of international scientists involving our Geography department has unveiled a new map of the geological provinces hidden beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet.Pupils discuss particle physics with US experts at Masterclass event
More than 100 secondary school pupils from across the North of England were treated to an International Masterclass on Particle Physics at Durham.
Achievements of Durham students recognised in national campaign
The success of two students from Durham University who were the first in their families to attend university is being highlighted in a new national campaign, led by Universities UK (UUK).Durham undergraduate named in England Student rugby squad
Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity student Max Pepper is part of the 23-player squad selected to face France Universities at Coventry Rugby Club on Saturday 4 May.Chancellor Fiona Hill on navigating a world in turmoil
Our Chancellor, Fiona Hill, has shared her experience of, and advice for, navigating ‘a world in turmoil’ at a prestigious annual lecture.
Peter Higgs’ famous particle discovery is now at the heart of strategies to unlock the secrets of the universe
Described as a "giant of particle physics", Peter Wade Higgs sadly died earlier this month. Dr Martin Bauer from our Physics department explains how Peter’s ground-breaking work means his legacy will live on.How medieval chroniclers interpreted solar eclipses and other celestial events
The evolution of technology has allowed scientists to analyse celestial events in much greater detail. Medieval chroniclers didn’t have that luxury but Giles Gasper in our History department and Brian Tanner in our Physics department say that doesn’t mean there isn’t lots we can learn from the ways in which they talked about these events and understood the universe.Durham supports local football legend’s induction into Hall of Fame
Jack Greenwell was posthumously honoured by the National Football Museum at a celebratory evening hosted at St Mary’s College on Tuesday 16 April.
Things to do this Spring and Summer
Our new ‘Things To Do’ Guide listing free, family-friendly events, activities and exhibitions taking place across University visitor attractions this Spring and Summer season is now available.Explore May’s Community Newsletter
Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Durham University and in the city itself.Upcoming events
Durham-ECLS-EALSC Summer Academy for Global China: Law, Governance & Culture
Monday 15 July 2024 - Friday 19 July 2024 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Durham Law SchoolVoices: contemporary art and craft from the Middle East and North Africa
Friday 29 September 2023 - Sunday 12 May 2024 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3THDurham Islamic Finance Summer School 2024
Saturday 27 July 2024 - Friday 2 August 2024 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Durham, UKLaunch event for Alice Dalí AR: A Rabbit Hole Awaits
Saturday 4 May 2024 - Saturday 4 May 2024 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Botanic Garden See all eventsFrom our Student Blogs:
Writing my first published paper
PhD Researcher, Zoe tells us about her experience of writing her first published paper in this blog. Read Zoe's blog
Introducing the 2024 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellow in Investigative Journalism: Rosa Furneaux
Rosa is the second recipient of the Fellowship, a partnership between Reuters, Durham University and Tina Brown CBE, award-winning journalist and widow of acclaimed newspaper and Durham graduate Sir Harry Evans.
Learn more about the Sir Harry Evans Fellowship