A new 15-minute tool to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems has been launched by researchers from Durham and Oxford universities.

Our ‘Spotlight on’ series highlights how our researchers are leading their field and transforming lives. Robin Coningham, Professor of Early Medieval Archaeology and UNESCO Chair in Archaeological Ethics and Practice, focuses on South Asia with a dedication to protecting cultural heritage.

Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC (Law, Hatfield College, 1987-90) has been appointed to become the Third Church Estate Commissioner in the Church of England.

New research by our Department of Psychology has determined that our perceptions of body image are shaped by what we see from as early as seven years old.

Using sex to manage social tension dates back over six million years to humans’ common ape ancestor, according to a new study.

Durham Global Week 2025 will take place from Saturday 1 – Sunday 9 March. The theme for this year’s Global Week is ‘Culture – Community – Connect’ and the university warmly invites all staff, students, and members of the wider community to join in the wide range of activities taking place to recognise, celebrate and learn from the international, multilingual, and multicultural diversity that defines us as a global university.

This LGBTQ History Month, we're highlighting the work of Dr Joan Lubin, an assistant professor of modern and contemporary literature in our Department of English Studies.

Physics fellow Dr Fionagh Thomson will explore the potential risks of decommissioning satellites in the atmosphere in a project funded by the UK Space Agency. 

Researchers have uncovered a vast and well-preserved network of ancient irrigation canals in the Eridu region of southern Mesopotamia, shedding new light on early farming practices.

Researchers from our top-rated Biosciences department in collaboration with the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), have conducted a study to understand the challenges faced by migratory birds across Europe and Africa.

Four of our subjects have been ranked among the world’s top 100 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

Our Department of Sociology has launched a new PhD scholarship on contextual safeguarding aimed at candidates with experience of care.

The Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) Awards celebrate students who successfully balance part-time work with their studies, as well as employers who provide valuable work experience. This year, we are inviting nominations in five award categories, with prizes of up to £100 in vouchers.

In January, sales of Tesla cars slumped across five European countries. Professor Gretchen Larsen in Marketing, Durham University Business School, and Dr James Obiegbu, at Bournemouth University, examine if this is down to the controversies surrounding Elon Musk.

Law professor Clare McGlynn explains why it matters that incest porn has become so popular online, and what can be done about it.

Dr Thuy-vy T Nguyen is an Associate Professor in our Department of Psychology, and Principal Investigator of the Solitude Lab. Here, she discusses whether people are becoming more anti-social.

Dr Monika Nangia, Director of Student & Academic Services and Academic Registrar, shares her views on diversity and inclusion in UK higher education leadership, the impact and way forward. Monika has more than two decades of experience in higher education management and is a passionate advocate for diverse voices in higher education leadership positions.

Our strengths in space and quantum research were the main focus of a visit to Durham University by the German Ambassador to the UK.

Durham is well-established as a significant academic collaborator in India with over 20 institutional partnerships spanning engineering, climate science, law, heritage and education. Key partnerships include Delhi University, IIT Madras and Amrita University. We value international collaboration as central to enhancing global knowledge and developing global citizenship. International collaboration is key to our excellence in teaching and research.