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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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Professor Sarah Semple elected Fellow of the British Academy
Professor Sarah Semple has been elected as a Fellow of the prestigious British Academy.

Durham to lead national skills hub to boost UK research
Connecting talent with opportunity: careers weeks and fairs in review
Congratulations to all our graduating students
UEFA Women’s Euros: Media coverage and gender equality
Newly discovered ancient river landscapes control East Antarctic ice flow
How tropical plants keep ant rivals peacefully apart by giving them separate ‘flats’
Mysterious ‘Dark Dwarfs’ may be hiding at the heart of the Milky Way
A new study has proposed the existence of a new type of cosmic object that could be hiding at the centre of our galaxy.

Durham partners in UK’s leading Energy Storage Association
Leaders who fail to “walk the talk” suffer emotional and performance setbacks
MA students launch two new storytelling exhibitions for the summer
Two new, major exhibitions curated by MA Museum and Artefact Studies students exploring the art and history of storytelling, are now open and free to attend all summer. Visitors can discover ‘Beasts and Legends’ at Palace Green Library and ‘Telling Tales’ at the Oriental Museum.

Malaysian partnership to develop financiers and regulators
Working together to reduce waste and support charity through Green Move Out
Call for urgent reform in international battle against crime
The UK’s extradition, mutual legal assistance, and criminal jurisdiction systems need urgent reform, according to a new report.

How the UK became dependent on asylum hotels
Pylon wars show why big energy plans need locals on board
Bright young stars light up UK's National Astronomy Meeting
Young people are at the centre of a major national conference bringing some of the world's finest scientists to the region.

National teaching excellence award for two early career academics
Waiting for your A-level results? Think: Durham
Upcoming events
The Durham Law School International Arbitration Practitioner Day Programme
Festival of Archaeology: Roman Life Uncovered at the Museum of Archaeology
Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore
Space Medicine Course in connection with World Extreme Medicine
From our Student Blogs:
Discovering Durham University: Opportunities Galore
Durham University – proud to host the National Astronomy Meeting 2025
Almost a thousand of the world’s top scientists are visiting Durham University as we host the UK’s National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) 2025 (7 to 11 July). NAM is the flagship annual event of the UK’s Royal Astronomical Society and sees scientists present the latest in cutting-edge space research. NAM also connects diverse communities - from researchers and amateur astronomers to schools, artists, industry, and the public.