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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
Trade union membership increased between 2017 and 2020 – thanks to women
Membership of trade unions steadily increased between 2017 and 2020, driven by a large increase in female membership.
The Durham MBA ranks first in UK for value for money
The Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2023 has ranked the Durham MBA (Full-time) 1st in the UK, 5th in Europe and 12th in the world for value for money.
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Forging partnerships in Malaysia
Durham’s global reach has seen us forge new partnerships in Malaysia.
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Nadia Siddiqui named among Top 75 Notable Academics
We're pleased to announce that Dr Nadia Siddiqui, who is a British Pakistani academic, has been recognised for her global expertise in education research and equity in education.
Evidence suggests Vikings brought animals to Britain
Our archaeologists have found what they say is the first solid scientific evidence suggesting that Vikings crossed the North Sea to Britain with dogs and horses.
New study foresees threat of invasive species in UK’s Overseas Territories
A leading scientist from our Department of Biosciences has collaborated with researchers from UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology to predict which invasive species could pose a future threat to the UK’s ecologically unique Overseas Territories.
Working with Zimbabwean farmers to rebuild soils
Dr Steve Chivasa is part of our Biosciences Department and specialises in understanding how plants respond to stressful environments. Here he discusses a project he’s working on to help farmers in Zimbabwe overcome challenges caused by soil degradation.
Expecting the Unexpected: Philosophy in the search for the Extra-terrestrial
Dr Christopher Cowie, Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy recently took part in the Being Human Festival, a nationwide festival which engages a wide audience in the breadth of humanities research. He tells us how philosophers can contribute to questions about life in space.
Traded species have distinctive life histories with extended reproductive lifecycles
A new study has revealed that vertebrate species involved in the live wildlife trade have distinctive life history traits that determine the frequency and timing of reproduction.
Professor Jas Pal Badyal FRS has been appointed Wales Chief Scientific Adviser
Our very own Professor Jas Pal Badyal from our top-rated Chemistry Department has been appointed as the new Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales Government.
Durham University receives prestigious Leverhulme International Professorship award
Professor Jonathan Heddle is set to join Durham University thanks to a £4.8million Leverhulme International Professorship award.
Wind turbines are already skyscraper-sized – is there any limit to how big they will get?
Professor Simon Hogg's article in The Conversation
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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.