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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
"We've got an exciting and potentially world-leading opportunity here in the Northeast.." Prof. Simon Hogg comments on the new 2021 Energi Coast film
"We've got an exciting and potentially world-leading opportunity here in the Northeast to really establish this area as part of a globally leading centre of excellence in offshore renewable energy." Professor Simon Hogg recently comments in the new 2021 film developed and delivered by Energi Coast.
Reflections on COP26
COP26 has closed and, despite challenges, the Glasgow Climate Pact was reached and the Paris Agreement Rulebook was finalised. Here, we look back at how our researchers engaged with COP26 and how we are supporting world-leading research that is helping to address climate change.
Insights from COP26
Welcome to our ‘Insights from COP26’ page where we will be posting blogs and insights from our delegation at the event.
Joseph Bullock interviewed on BBC Radio Tees
Joseph Bullock, a Postdoctoral Researcher within the Physics Department here at Durham, who is also a United Nations Global Pulse Industry Research Associate, gave an interview to BBC Radio Tees recently on the important COVID-19 modelling work he has been undertaking.
Protect the soild - launching of soil image competition for COP26
Experts led by Professor Karen Johnson are dedicated to understanding, protecting and rebuilding soil health, aiming to make a step-change in global soil health awareness.
Chancellor to step down after ‘glorious’ decade
Our Chancellor, Sir Thomas Allen, is to step down from his post after more than ten years in the role.
IHRR @COP26 in Glasgow
IHRR is taking part in numerous events at COP26 in Glasgow. Please come along to see us!
Alumna, banking pioneer and green business leader to be honoured
Our graduates go on to enjoy inspiring careers and make a significant, lasting impact around the globe. We’re very pleased to be honouring one of them as she makes her way to Glasgow for COP26.
Working locally to connect globally
We’re proud to be a global university, with staff and students from over 130 countries and an alumni network spanning the world.
Why giant turbines are pushing the limits of possibility - Simon Hogg Commented on BBC
Simon Hogg commented on BBC about Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas' world largest 15-megawatt wind turbine.
Explore the beauty of Spanish art
Did you know we have an international Centre for the study of Spanish and Latin American art?
Climate change and the damage to our health
Extreme events such as heatwaves and flooding have become more and more common in recent years. If we haven’t experienced them ourselves, we may have heard about them on the news.
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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.