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Research to empower and inspire
We are a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence. We are a world top 100 university, with 12 of our subjects ranked in the world top 50 and 19 in the world top 100. We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.
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Research Impact at Durham
Read about our Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 impact case studies.
Latest news
Empowering youth voices in the Mediterranean
Our academics are tackling real-world situations and solving sensitive issues through their pioneering and impactful research.
The Durham Centre for Cultural Heritage Protection Statement on Ukraine
At a time when the cultural heritage of Ukraine is under very real and immediate threat, we send our support to the cultural heritage community in Ukraine and ask that all national and international agencies do their utmost to protect the country’s rich heritage from damage.
Off-shore energy storage project wins UK Government backing
A new collaboration between Durham University and Crondall Energy Ltd to explore the potential of Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) in the UK continental shelf, has won backing from the UK government.
Renewed Partnership with National Museum of Japanese History
The Oriental Museum held an event recently to renew Durham University’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Museum of Japanese History and celebrate the highly valued partnership.
Renewed Partnership with National Museum of Japanese History
The Oriental Museum held an event recently to renew Durham University’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Museum of Japanese History and celebrate the highly valued partnership.
The Institute is currently recruiting three Post-Doctoral Research Associates!
We are currently advertising three Post-Doctoral Research Associate (Job Number: 22000022) in the Institute.
Celebrating the Year of the Tiger
We would like to wish all those preparing for and celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Tiger a very happy and healthy New Year. We are delighted that this year we will be able to enjoy a range of exciting celebrations taking place across the University and City.
Exhibition explores art of traditional storytelling in Japan
We’re exploring the art behind a traditional form of Japanese storytelling in a new exhibition at our Oriental Museum.
Ash blanketing Tonga after volcano eruption creates health concerns
Professor Claire Horwell, from our Earth Sciences Department, explores the health risks of ash following the eruption of the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai, near Tonga.
Durham in world top 30 most international universities
We’ve been named as one of the world’s most international universities by the Times Higher Education (THE).
Ministers know which masks provide the best Covid protection – why not tell the UK public?
Professor Claire Horwell, Professor of Geohealth in our Department of Earth Sciences and Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience, argues that now that we better understand how the virus spreads, increasing the use of FFP2 and FFP3 masks should be a priority.
Welcome to our new Vice-Chancellor
We are delighted to welcome Professor Karen O’Brien to Durham as our new Vice-Chancellor and Warden.
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Global Culture
Interested in how the cultural activities of Durham's staff and student bodies enrich life worldwide? Head to the Global Culture page to find out.