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Engineering PhD Student Presents at Parliament in STEM for Britain Finals

Emilia Russell, a PhD student in the Department of Engineering, was selected as a finalist for the prestigious STEM for Britain 2025 competition.
Emilia Russell STEM for Britain

£11.5m project to turn sewage into sustainable fuels

Our engineering and energy researchers are sharing in £11.5m to turn sewage sludge into sustainable fuels for transport and carbon products for agriculture and industry.
Aerial view of a sewage treatment works.

Celebration of Impact Showcase 2024

We are delighted to announce the winners of the Impact Awards from the Engineering Department.
Photo of the Christopherson building at Durham University

Spotlight on: Professor Karen Johnson – advocating for the importance of soil health

Our Spotlight On series celebrates our academics’ global impact. Karen Johnson is a Professor of Environmental Engineering and a passionate advocate for soil health. She believes soil is an under-appreciated resource that can help address a range of environmental challenges.
Professor Karen Johnson smiling into the camera against a neutral backdrop

Opportunities in Engineering Department: 3 Academic Posts in Engineering Management

We are hiring: 3 Academic Posts in Engineering Management
Durham engineering logo

Durham Engineering Student Scores Big on Countdown

David Millar, a third-year engineering student and social media ambassador, delivered an impressive performance on the popular TV game show Countdown, scoring 89 points.
David Millar Countdown

Durham Alumni Win University Challenge Christmas Special

Congratulations to our alumni team, Carla, Liz, Tracey, and Sophia, on winning the festive series of University Challenge!
University Challenge team 2024-25

Leading the world in interdisciplinary research

We have been ranked third in the UK for interdisciplinary science research.
Person wearing protective facemask welding, with bright blue flame visible

Celebrate Science Festival Draws Record Attendance

The university's recent Celebrate Science event concluded with exceptional participation, attracting over 7,500 visitors across three days during the half-term school break. Science enthusiasts of all ages, from children to grandparents, engaged with a variety of interactive displays and scientific demonstrations.
Celebrate Science Festival

Durham’s solar-powered car shines at European Challenge

Our Solar Car team has secured a top 10 finish at the prestigious 2024 iLumen European Solar Challenge.
Durham University Solar Car team

Ambitious new partnership to tackle offshore wind challenges

We’re taking on some of the offshore wind industry’s toughest challenges by joining forces with the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.
Members of both organisations at the signing of the MOU between ORE Catapult and Durham University

Durham researchers awarded grant to help improve the resilience of roads in the Indian Himalayas affected by devastating monsoon rainfall

Our researchers have been awarded a British Council grant for a project aiming to improve the resilience of roads in the Himalayan region of India by integrating disaster preparedness into transportation engineering education.
A bus travelling along a sandy road

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