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Durham Alumna Tasha Stones reaches the semi-final on The Great British Bake Off
The 14th series of the Great British Bake Off has reached the semi-final stage, and alumna Tasha Stones has left the tent. Her journey on the show was one filled with courage, creativity and some fabulous bakes. Our congratulations go to Tasha on reaching the semi-final!
Astronomers detect first extragalactic star-forming disc outside of the Milky Way
An international team of astronomers led by our world-class Physics department has reported the first detection of a rotating disc structure around a forming high-mass star outside of our Milky Way in another galaxy.
Meet Dr Sacha Mangerel from our Department of Mathematical Sciences
Get to know Dr Sacha Mangerel from our Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Meet Dr Martin Kerin from our Department of Mathematical Sciences
Get to know Dr Martin Kerin who recently joined our Department of Mathematical Sciences.
New study finds policing of county lines 'criminalises' minority youth
A new research report has raised concerns that policing efforts targeting 'county lines' drug operations in the UK rely on discriminatory assumptions about minority groups and contribute to the criminalisation of minoritised communities.
Appointment of new Executive Dean for Science Faculty
Professor Clive Roberts has been appointed as our new Executive Dean (Science).
Review of university spin-out companies welcomed
We have welcomed an independent review of university spin-out companies.
Meet Dr Denis Patterson from our Department of Mathematical Sciences
Get to know Dr Denis Patterson who recently joined our Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Can humans ever live in peace? Conflict resolution expert Roger Mac Ginty shares his thoughts
Roger Mac Ginty is a Professor in Defence, Development and Diplomacy in our School of Government and International Affairs.
Looking back to Lumiere, and ahead to the end of the year
Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, reviews recent and upcoming community events and activities.
Durham staff member honoured by National Student Esports
Kylie Kendrick from our Computing and Information Services team has been named as October’s Intel Monthly Most Valued Player by National Student Esports.
Durham Solar Car Team achieves best ever result in Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
We are very excited to share that our Solar Car Team has done very well in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge and finished in 11th position in the Challenge Class of the competition.