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Welcoming the Year of the Snake
Find out about all of the exciting events and activities taking place to welcome the new Year of the Snake.
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Postgraduate programmes in Sustainability
Find out more about our range of exciting and innovative Master's programmes across many subject areas.
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Welcoming the Year of the Snake
Find out about all of the exciting events and activities taking place to welcome the new Year of the Snake.
Postgraduate programmes in Sustainability
Find out more about our range of exciting and innovative Master's programmes across many subject areas.
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Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff
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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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Cracks in Greenland Ice Sheet growing more rapidly
The Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking open more rapidly as it responds to climate change.Global research/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Greenland-Ice-Sheet-crevasses---Web--(1).jpg)
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The future of gestation
Dr Elizabeth Chloe Romanis, from Durham Law School, explores the future of gestation and its legal and ethical implications as part of a recently published book, Biotechnology, Gestation and the Law.Global research/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/The-future-of-gestation---Web-header.png)
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Leading astronomer helps uncover unique giant radio galaxy
South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope has revealed a remarkable cosmic discovery—Inkathazo, a newly identified giant radio galaxy (GRG), whose name means trouble in isiZulu and isiXhosa.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/MeerKAT-telescope-WEB.png)
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National Astronomy Week: explore our world-leading research
During UK National Astronomy Week, 1-9 February, we’re taking a look at just some of the incredible work our researchers are doing in the fields of astronomy, cosmology and advanced instrumentation.Global research/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/National-Astronomy-Week-1.png)
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Bioscientists achieve major advancement in protein-metal binding research
Researchers from our top-rated Biosciences department have made an exciting discovery that could revolutionise how scientists design and engineer biological systems.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Protein-metalation-WEB.png)
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PhD scholar reveals the emotional impact of the White Ship disaster
Harriet Strahl, a PhD student in our History department, has shed new light on the emotional and societal repercussions of the 1120 White Ship disaster.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/White-ship-disaster-WEB.png)
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Pope Francis autobiography: we’ve never known so much about the pontiff before
Assistant Professor in the History of Catholicism Liam Temple reviews the first autobiography written by a sitting pope.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/Pope.png)
Cracks in Greenland Ice Sheet growing more rapidly
The Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking open more rapidly as it responds to climate change.
Global research
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The future of gestation
Dr Elizabeth Chloe Romanis, from Durham Law School, explores the future of gestation and its legal and ethical implications as part of a recently published book, Biotechnology, Gestation and the Law.
Global research
Leading astronomer helps uncover unique giant radio galaxy
South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope has revealed a remarkable cosmic discovery—Inkathazo, a newly identified giant radio galaxy (GRG), whose name means trouble in isiZulu and isiXhosa.
Research news
National Astronomy Week: explore our world-leading research
During UK National Astronomy Week, 1-9 February, we’re taking a look at just some of the incredible work our researchers are doing in the fields of astronomy, cosmology and advanced instrumentation.
Global research
Bioscientists achieve major advancement in protein-metal binding research
Researchers from our top-rated Biosciences department have made an exciting discovery that could revolutionise how scientists design and engineer biological systems.
Research news
PhD scholar reveals the emotional impact of the White Ship disaster
Harriet Strahl, a PhD student in our History department, has shed new light on the emotional and societal repercussions of the 1120 White Ship disaster.
Research news
Pope Francis autobiography: we’ve never known so much about the pontiff before
Assistant Professor in the History of Catholicism Liam Temple reviews the first autobiography written by a sitting pope.
Research news
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Scientists achieve world-leading quantum entanglement of molecules
Scientists from our top-rated Physics department have set a global milestone by achieving quantum entanglement of individual molecules using cutting-edge magic-wavelength optical tweezers.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/Optical-tweezers-molecules-team-WEB.png)
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PhD Law student secures prestigious award to redefine sexual assault
Florence-Olivia Genesse was awarded a Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Doctoral Fellowship to pursue a research project on sexual assault and criminal law.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/Florence-Olivia.png)
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Wives earning more than husbands linked to rising mental health diagnoses in couples
Women becoming the breadwinner of the family can result in a higher likelihood of mental health issues for both husbands and wives, research reveals.Global research/prod01/channel_3/business/media/durham-university-business-school/news/Demid-Getik---rising-mental-health-diagnoses-tied-to-wives-outearning--(1).png)
Scientists achieve world-leading quantum entanglement of molecules
Scientists from our top-rated Physics department have set a global milestone by achieving quantum entanglement of individual molecules using cutting-edge magic-wavelength optical tweezers.
PhD Law student secures prestigious award to redefine sexual assault
Florence-Olivia Genesse was awarded a Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Doctoral Fellowship to pursue a research project on sexual assault and criminal law.
Wives earning more than husbands linked to rising mental health diagnoses in couples
Women becoming the breadwinner of the family can result in a higher likelihood of mental health issues for both husbands and wives, research reveals.
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Durham subjects among world top 100
Four of our subjects have been ranked among the world’s top 100 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/the-wurs-by-subject-2025.jpg)
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Undergraduate participates in long-standing British game show
Third year Engineering student David Millar has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and taken part in word and mathematical game show ‘Countdown’.Student news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/202501~1.PNG)
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Durham researcher informs UK energy security and AI policy
A Durham research student has played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge policy considerations for the UK Parliament, focusing on energy security and Artificial Intelligence (AI).Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/POST-web-story-.png)
Durham subjects among world top 100
Four of our subjects have been ranked among the world’s top 100 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
Undergraduate participates in long-standing British game show
Third year Engineering student David Millar has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and taken part in word and mathematical game show ‘Countdown’.
Durham researcher informs UK energy security and AI policy
A Durham research student has played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge policy considerations for the UK Parliament, focusing on energy security and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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How to support neurodivergent postgraduate researchers
How can universities ensure PhD students of all neurotypes can thrive? Professor Debbie Riby, Dr Amy Pearson, and Jess Hirst, from our Department of Psychology, discuss how to provide neurodiversity-affirmative supervision.Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/neurodiversity.jpg)
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Will Donald Trump be ranked as a great president? Here’s what the research tells us
Associate Professor in US Politics David Andersen explores how President Trump could end up ranking compared to other US presidents.Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/research-/Trump.png)
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What does it mean to be political for today’s students?
Rille Raaper, Associate Professor in our School of Education, writes for SRHEblog.com.Student news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/student-activism.jpg)
How to support neurodivergent postgraduate researchers
How can universities ensure PhD students of all neurotypes can thrive? Professor Debbie Riby, Dr Amy Pearson, and Jess Hirst, from our Department of Psychology, discuss how to provide neurodiversity-affirmative supervision.
Will Donald Trump be ranked as a great president? Here’s what the research tells us
Associate Professor in US Politics David Andersen explores how President Trump could end up ranking compared to other US presidents.
What does it mean to be political for today’s students?
Rille Raaper, Associate Professor in our School of Education, writes for SRHEblog.com.
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Partnering with the Foundation of Light to benefit communities
We’ve partnered with the Foundation of Light charity to work together on initiatives aimed at improving communities across North East England.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/news/FoL-MoU-web-story.png)
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New network to support humanities and social sciences early career researchers
We’re passionate about supporting early career researchers. That’s why we’re thrilled to be a partner for the newest cluster of the British Academy’s Early Career Researcher Network (ECRN).Research news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/central-news-and-events-images/BA-NENI-ECRN-web---Web--(1).png)
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Come along to the Oriental Museum Lantern Festival.
The Oriental Museum, will be hosting its spectacular Lantern Festival celebration on Wednesday 12 February from 6pm -8pm. Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asia and culminates in a Lantern Festival, when the streets are bedecked with lanterns and people invite good fortune and happiness into their homes for the year ahead.Durham news/prod01/prodbucket01/media/things-to-do/oriental-museum/88326-2000X665.jpg)
Partnering with the Foundation of Light to benefit communities
We’ve partnered with the Foundation of Light charity to work together on initiatives aimed at improving communities across North East England.
New network to support humanities and social sciences early career researchers
We’re passionate about supporting early career researchers. That’s why we’re thrilled to be a partner for the newest cluster of the British Academy’s Early Career Researcher Network (ECRN).
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Come along to the Oriental Museum Lantern Festival.
The Oriental Museum, will be hosting its spectacular Lantern Festival celebration on Wednesday 12 February from 6pm -8pm. Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asia and culminates in a Lantern Festival, when the streets are bedecked with lanterns and people invite good fortune and happiness into their homes for the year ahead.
Upcoming events
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Northern Lights: UK Champions
Thursday 6 February 2025 - Thursday 6 February 20257:30 PM to 9:30 PMGala Durham/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/wider-student-experience-/music-clubs-and-societies/Col-01423-(1).jpg)
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Lantern Festival
Wednesday 12 February 2025 - Wednesday 12 February 20256:00 PM to 8:00 PMOriental Museum/prod01/channel_4/things-to-do/media/things-to-do/whatx27s-on/events/Lantern-Festival-T4.jpg)
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Durham Drama Festival 2025
Sunday 16 February 2025 - Sunday 23 February 20257:30 PM to 10:30 PMVarious locations across Durham City/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/wider-student-experience-/music-clubs-and-societies/Screenshot-2024-11-07-140603.png)
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British Film Institute careers week
Monday 10 February 2025 - Friday 14 February 20259:00 AM to 5:00 PMOnline/prod01/prodbucket01/media/durham-university/Durham-BFI-partnership-logo.png)
Northern Lights: UK Champions
Thursday 6 February 2025 - Thursday 6 February 2025
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Gala Durham
Lantern Festival
Wednesday 12 February 2025 - Wednesday 12 February 2025
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Oriental Museum
Durham Drama Festival 2025
Sunday 16 February 2025 - Sunday 23 February 2025
7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Various locations across Durham City
British Film Institute careers week
Monday 10 February 2025 - Friday 14 February 2025
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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From our Student Blogs:
How to make the most of your Post Offer Visit Day
Final year Modern Languages and Cultures student Mia gives you her top tips on how to make the most of our visit days for offer holders. We have three post offer visit days coming up between February and April - if you're thinking of attending, read on to find out how to get the most out of your day!
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Cracks in Greenland Ice Sheet growing more rapidly
The Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking open more rapidly as it responds to climate change. Dr Tom Chudley, in our Department of Geography, led a new large-scale study of crevasses – wedge-shaped fractures or cracks – on the world’s second largest body of ice. The research found crevasses had significantly increased in size and depth at the fast-flowing edges of the ice sheet, where it meets the sea, over five years between 2016 and 2021.