We marked a truly historic and joyous occasion with the visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the Royal Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral.

A new study from our Department of Psychology has uncovered evidence that the body’s internal regulation of eating may be influenced by an individual’s socio-economic background.  

Were the lockdown policies implemented around the globe during the Covid-19 pandemic racist?

As TikTok’s latest beauty fad goes viral, Dr Louise N Hanson of the Department of Psychology reflects on trends throughout history.

The Waterside, our new Business School location, has been officially opened, with the keynote speaker Paul Polman calling on business leaders to adopt a ‘net positive’ mindset, focused on exploring what more good they can do.

Wealth inequality has been linked to human sustainability for over 10,000 years. That’s according to a new study led by Professor Dan Lawrence from our Archaeology department.

Two researchers from our top-rated Physics department have been awarded prestigious Quantum Technology Career Acceleration Fellowships by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Cosmologist Professor Andrew Pontzen has been appointed to the council of one of the UK’s main research funding bodies.

Dr Ting-Yu Lin of our Department of Biosciences and Dr Francesco Boselli of our Departments of Biosciences and Engineering have each been granted a Springboard Award to help support their research in biomedical sciences.

The challenges of aligning artificial intelligence (AI) with human values are the focus of a compelling new book by Dr Travis LaCroix from our Department of Philosophy.

We are delighted to announce 100 Postgraduate Support Scholarships to support eligible UK students from low and middle income backgrounds who apply for postgraduate study starting in September 2025.

The team has successfully achieved Membership Quality Standard from the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) professional body for the second time following a rigorous assessment process.

Our critically acclaimed student Choral Society and conductor, John Forsyth MBE, will bring a programme of energetic Baroque music to audiences in Newcastle Cathedral for the first time.

Dr Niklas Ihssen, from our Department of Psychology, explores what happens to our bodies when we social media - and what happens when we stop.

Professor in the School of Education Nadia Siddiqui explains the disadvantage gap index and what can be done to reduce it.

Whether Kyiv’s resistance remains morally justifiable is fundamentally a matter of how much Ukraine and its people value their freedom and are prepared to sacrifice for it, writes Christopher Finlay, professor in political theory.

Thirty-nine European universities have come together to launch the Durham Declaration, which will shape our joint efforts towards sustainable development.

At Durham University we see ourselves as an integral part of our shared city, contributing to its prosperity and exciting future. In her monthly column, our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O’Brien, explores the economic and social benefits brought by our new business school in Durham city centre.

The annual running festival will return to Durham City streets from Wednesday 16 to Saturday 19 July this year with our support as a major partner.