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Women in chemistry: Q&A with Professor Aurora J. Cruz-Cabeza

Dr Aurora J. Cruz-Cabeza is a Professor of Materials Chemistry in our department of Chemistry, in the field of molecular crystals and crystallisation.
Prof Aurora Cruz of Chemistry department

Professor Clare McGlynn helps change law on sexually explicit deepfakes

Creating a sexually explicit deepfake is set to become a criminal offence in the UK, thanks in part to the work of a leading Durham law professor.
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Spotlight on: Professor Edith Hall – leading the campaign for Classics education for all

Our ‘Spotlight on’ series showcases the world-leading work of our academics. Professor Edith Hall is passionate about the lessons we can learn from ancient civilisations and is leading a campaign to put Classics education back on the UK curriculum.
Professor Edith Hall outside in the sunshine, with a cat in the background

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.
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Durham scientist onboard drilling ship investigating major Japanese earthquake

A Durham scientist is part of an international research team drilling into the seabed off the east coast of Japan to learn more about the 2011 Tohoku great earthquake.
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Early career researcher recognised as rising global star

Dr Katherine McDonald from our Classics and Ancient History department has been awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize for the international impact of her research.
Katherine McDonald

New project puts care at the centre of international law research

A new project led by our Law School aims to re-focus international law research by centring it on care rather than harm.
Catherine O'Rourke smiling at the camera wearing a dark coloured shirt

Alumna Heidi Alexander appointed to UK Cabinet

Our alumna Heidi Alexander MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Transport in the UK Government.
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Dr Louise Creechan to ‘neurodiversify’ the academy

Dr Louise Creechan, from our Institute for Medical Humanities and Department of English Studies, has won a prestigious award to make humanities research more accessible and inclusive for neurodivergent researchers.
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ESTRELLAS: The power of supporting women in STEM

Our Centre for Advanced Instrumentation recently hosted an event dedicated to celebrating and supporting women in STEM. Speakers from across the globe came to Durham to share inspirational stories from their impressive careers, showing how they came to be where they are today.
The attendees of the ESTRELLAS event

Blue plaque honour for pioneering first female professor

Renowned archaeologist Professor Dame Rosemary Cramp has been honoured with a blue plaque at her former Durham City home.
Professors Karen O'Brien and Sarah Semple look at a round blue plaque, set against a red brick wall, in honour of Professor Dame Rosemary Cramp.

Professor Claire Horwell wins prestigious American Geophysical Union Award

Professor Claire Horwell from our top-rated Earth Sciences department has been honoured with the American Geophysical Union's (AGU) 2024 GeoHealth Section Award, recognising her groundbreaking work at the intersection of geosciences and public health.
PROF CLAIRE HORWELL