Mathematical and Theoretical Physics Fellow Robie Hennigar and his research partners outline their latest work on black holes.

A new project led by our Law School aims to re-focus international law research by centring it on care rather than harm.

The prestigious grant will support a cutting-edge research project exploring the mathematical structures underpinning quantum symmetries.

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.

An edited volume from Dr Emma Milne, from Durham Law School, argues that environmental crimes are more likely to impact women.

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

We have been ranked third in the UK for interdisciplinary science research.

Our Professor of Healthcare Law, Emma Cave, has chaired a working group looking into how research involving human stem cell-based embryo models (SCBEMs) should be regulated.

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.

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.

We’re sharing in an investment of almost £30m to train the next generation of researchers to tackle the world’s environmental challenges.

This annual festival of new student writing for theatre will launch celebrations to mark its 50th year in 2025.

Thinking of studying a Masters in 2025? Consider one of our new postgraduate degrees and elevate your career at a World Top 100 university.

Research Associate in Medical Humanities Veronica Heney reviews the latest example of a rising genre of women's fiction.

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.

Assistant Professor in Family Law Dafni Lima responds to the Italian parliament's recent decision to criminalise surrogacy worldwide.

Northern Accelerator has been awarded the prestigious Place-Based Knowledge Exchange (KE) Initiative of the Year at the PraxisAuril Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024.

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.

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