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New supercomputer simulation to test model behind Universe’s formation
We’re part of an international team of astrophysicists who’ve simulated galaxy formation and large-scale cosmic structure with unprecedented detail to investigate how the Universe formed.
Thousands participate in Durham City Run Festival
Durham City Run Festival took place from Thursday 13 – Saturday 15 July with our support as a major partner. Rain showers didn’t dampen spirits and there was a sense of friendly camaraderie as runners focused in on their pacing, the terrain, race strategies and, quite literally, soaking up every moment.
Durham celebrates the renewal of our strategic partnership with the Palace Museum Beijing
On 8 July, we welcomed a delegation from the Palace Museum Beijing, led by Senior Deputy Director Mr LOU Wei, to Durham.
Experience boundary-pushing performances at Durham Fringe Festival
This year’s Durham Fringe Festival will take place from Wednesday 26 to Sunday 30 July and it’s set to be a bumper event showcasing student and local performers.
Congregation 2023
Congregation is an annual event at Durham. The ceremonies allow our students to celebrate all they have achieved in their time at university, not only academic, but social and pastoral too. This period allows our students to connect with fellow course mates as well as their friends and family and the wider Durham community.
Durham Physicists support pioneering space satellite project
Durham researchers are helping transform satellite communications in a joint project that has won millions in funding from the UK Space Agency (UKSA).
Using gravitational waves to hunt for dark matter
We’re part of an international team of cosmologists who’ve discovered that observations of gravitational waves might reveal the true nature of dark matter.
How we support our Jewish students and staff
We’ve contributed to a major UK parliamentary report into understanding the Jewish experience at universities.
Engineering students launch new solar car
We are very excited to announce the launch of a new solar car, called ‘DUSC2023’, from our pioneering Durham University Solar Car Team.
University and industry renewable energy partnership shortlisted in World Sustainability Awards
A project to improve wind turbine technology that involves researchers here at Durham has been shortlisted for a global sustainability award.
Celebrating the next generation of North East Physicists
Physics students’ success from across the region has been celebrated at the recent School Physicist of the Year (SPotY) awards.
Using football to help primary pupils shoot for the stars
A partnership between primary pupils, astronomers and footballers has created a series of out of this world resources to support curriculum-linked science learning, using physical activity as a vehicle to engage pupils.