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Payday loan stigma affects borrowers’ wellbeing and stops them from getting support
The stigma around payday loans can have significant negative mental, emotional and social effects on borrowers, leading them to conceal the use of such services, preventing them from accessing vital support and resources.
Biggest ever supercomputer simulation to investigate the Universe
We’re part of an international team of astronomers who have carried out the biggest ever computer simulations from the Big Bang to the present day to investigate how the Universe evolved.
UK Approves Controversial New North Sea Oil Field, Outraging Climate Activists
DEI fellow Professor Gavin Bridge from our Department of Geography has co-authored an article in The Conversation which claims that Rosebank shows the UK’s offshore oil regulator no longer serves the public good.
Vatican ceremony honour for Durham theologian
One of our leading theologians has been honoured in a ceremony at the Vatican.
Durham represented in 2023 Earthshot Prize
Alumnus Sam Cooper (pictured second from right) represents Durham as a finalist in HRH Prince William’s prestigious Earthshot Prize this year.
Durham hosts new £10m supercomputer to investigate the Universe
We’re home to a new £10m supercomputer that will help scientists around the world investigate the mysteries of the Universe.
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” - leadership in disruptive times
People that experience frequent disruptive events are much more likely to become aware of their own leader identity, according to new research.
Explosive volcanic eruption led to record-breaking underwater flows
Research involving our Departments of Earth Sciences and Geography has revealed how an explosive volcanic eruption triggered the fastest underwater flows ever recorded and led to extensive damage of seafloor cables.
Defining what makes the best virtual first impression
A new study by psychologists at Durham has found the answers to creating the best first impression in a virtual meeting, such as Teams or Zoom, is a visual background of house plants and books.
Defining what makes the best virtual first impression
A new study by psychologists at Durham has found the answers to creating the best first impression in a virtual meeting, such as Teams or Zoom, is a visual background of house plants and books.
New expectations for research: More impact and practical relevance
Global challenges, rapid change and complexity are creating new pressures on research and the role of the researcher.
“Senzenina: What have we done?” We are all entangled in the politics of peace
On International Day of Peace, 21 September, Professor Stefanie Kappler from our School of Government and International Affairs reflects on the politics of peace in relation to art and, in particular, the work of South African artist and activist Haroon Gunn-Salie.