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King and Queen attend historic Royal Maundy Service at Durham
We marked a truly historic and joyous occasion with the visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the Royal Maundy Service at Durham Cathedral.

New research reveals socio-economic influences on how the body regulates eating
Philosophy study suggests ‘negligent racism’ shaped global Covid-19 response
The ‘morning shed’: a brief history of the sometimes dangerous lengths women have gone to look beautiful
Call for ‘mindset shift’ from business as Waterside facility opened
New study links wealth inequality and human sustainability across millennia
Two of our scientists awarded prestigious quantum fellowships
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Shakespeare Recovered: Durham's First Folio
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Twilight Talk: Shakespeare Recovered - Preserving Durham’s Folio
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Dr Tony Juniper on the challenge of climate change
The environmentalist and Chair of Natural England addressed the Coimbra Group Symposium of 39 European universities on the challenges and opportunities of the changing climate.