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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
Durham quasar physicist Vicky takes Silver Medal in parliamentary scientific research competition
Durham quasar physicist Vicky takes Silver Medal in parliamentary scientific research competition. Victoria Fawcett, a postgraduate research student at Durham University has won Silver for the excellence of her physics research in a national competition, receiving a £750 prize and a medal.
Nobel class cosmology researcher honoured
A world-leading Durham cosmologist has been recognised as being “of Nobel class” for his work on the evolution of the universe.
A European Gilead: Using the Courts to Curb Abortion Rights in Poland
Zoe Tongue comments on the recent ruling by Poland's Constitutional Court which will lead to a near-ban of abortion in a country which already has one of the most restrictive abortion regimes in Europe.
COP26 Universities Network: Transition to post-carbon economy must be inclusive
A group of academic experts, including Durham University Anthropology's Professor Simone Abram, calls for more attention to the justice implications of the transition to a post-carbon economy.
The failed saviour
by Sarah Cotes, Diploma student at Durham University
Rooting the Cross in its soil: the danger of sanitising grassroots movements during COVID-19
by Florence O’Taylor, PhD student in the Dept of Theology and Religion at Durham University and is a political theologian researching with women recovering from substance addictions
Racial inequality and COVID-19: Why things can't go back to normal after the coronavirus
by Didier Muller, third year undergraduate at Durham University
Domestic Violence: A Double Pandemic?
by Olivia Barnard, third year undergraduate at Durham University and will begin a Master’s programme at Durham in Autumn 2020
COVID-19: What can Simone Weil teach us?
by George Batchelor, third year undergraduate at Durham University
COVID-19 and the politicisation of data
by Barbara Pressendo, third year undergraduate at Durham University, and will be starting a Master’s programme at LSE in Autumn 2020
Counter-narratives in grassroots movements
by Rachel Bedek, Diploma student at Durham University and will begin an integrated PhD programme in Autumn 2020
A spectrum of meanings: who owns the colours of the rainbow?
by Emma Wilkinson, third year undergraduate at Durham University and, from September 2020, an ordinand for the Church of England
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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.