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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.
£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.
Celebration of Impact Showcase 2024
We are delighted to announce the winners of the Impact Awards from the Engineering Department.
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.
Opportunities in Engineering Department: 3 Academic Posts in Engineering Management
We are hiring: 3 Academic Posts in Engineering Management
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.
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!
Leading the world in interdisciplinary research
We have been ranked third in the UK for interdisciplinary science research.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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