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Inspirational figures to be honoured by Durham University
Inspirational figures from the worlds of human rights, education, media, conservation and business are to be honoured by Durham University.
Innovative eye-tracking technology to improve museum visitor experience
Professor Paul Denny and team win prestigious MRC Outstanding Team Impact Prize
Research reveals how sighted and blind people’s brains change when they learn to echolocate
Durham Law expert joins call to change law on image-based abuse
Record-breaking season for sport at Durham
Award winning volunteers 2024
Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Month: Durham spin-out given the go-ahead to trial new treatments
June is Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Awareness Month. Andy Whiting, an Emeritus Professor in our Department of Chemistry and CEO of our spin-out company Nevrargenics Limited, explains how his team is using new funding to discover new treatments and hopefully a cure for the condition.
National Geothermal Centre to supercharge geothermal energy
New study reveals shocking lack of conservation efforts for most threatened plants and animals
Alumna to represent Great British rowing team at 2024 Paris Olympics
Alumna Lauren Irwin has been announced as part of Team GB’s 42-member rowing squad for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games this summer.
PalTV retain National Broadcaster of the Year title
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Lib Dems are right to put arts education at the heart of their plans for culture
The Liberal Democrat political party has listed 'culture, media and sport' as a key priority in its manifesto ahead of the General Election. Professor Simon James, from our Department of English Studies, explores the significance of this in more detail.
Sierra Leone’s bushmeat markets pose serious health hazards – we studied two for six months to find solutions
Does the state of the UK economy inspire confidence? An expert crunches the numbers
How Durham University is contributing to the health agenda
Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, explores how we are contributing to the health agenda, locally and globally.
New Biodiversity Manager’s ambitious vision for sustainability
Passion for music and inclusivity leads to show-stopping performance
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Preparing, Planning & Packing for International Students
Eternal Ascent: Bentley Beetham and the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition
Alice Dalí AR: A Rabbit Hole Awaits
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National Geothermal Centre to supercharge geothermal energy
Durham is playing an intrinsic role in harnessing the UK’s potential for geothermal energy advancement by launching a new, collaborative centre. The National Geothermal Centre (NGC) will accelerate research and innovation in the geothermal sector by developing expertise, driving policy reform and promoting investment. It will also highlight new opportunities for transitioning sectors.