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Scientists twist chemical bonds beyond their limits
A group of scientists from our top-rated Chemistry Department and University of York have twisted molecules to their breaking point in order to challenge the understanding of chemical bonds.
Students tackle global challenges
On Saturday March 4, Stephenson College hosted the inaugural Global Goals Summit to kick off Durham Global Week 2023.
Our strategic partnership with Uppsala University is further strengthened this week by our Vice-Chancellor's visit
This week, our Vice-Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O’Brien, and our Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global), Professor Claire O’Malley have visited Uppsala University, Sweden, to renew the partnership agreement for a further five years.
Students to represent University and celebrate youth leadership at Durham Cathedral
A broad range of our students drawn from our 17 colleges and 120 nationalities at the University have been invited to the Celebration of Youth at Durham Cathedral on Sunday 5 March 2023.
Celebrating our Volunteering Superstars
This year's Durham University Volunteering and Outreach (DUSVO) Awards, where students and staff are recognised for the invaluable contribution they make to over 20 different projects take place on Tuesday 7 June. There are 11 categories of award, ranging from environmental and cultural awards, to commending individuals and team projects.
How Shakespeare was inspired by controversial student theatre
Student theatre may be a staple of undergraduate life today, but in Shakespeare’s time it was controversial and provocative, and may have inspired some of ‘The Bard’s’ most important pieces.
Pinpointing carbon-free helium gas fields to avert global supply crisis
Our Durham Energy Institute researchers are part of an international team that has identified hidden natural helium gas fields.
Professor Tom McLeish FInstP, FRSC, FRS
Everyone at Durham University is saddened by the death of Professor Tom McLeish, FInstP, FRSC, FRS, who was our Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) from 2008 to 2014.
Spring treats from Durham University Orchestral Society
Holst's The Planets Suite and a celebration of orchestral music written across the twentieth century take centre stage for DUOS spring programme.
Fellowship honour for two leading academics
We’re celebrating the news that Professor Deborah Riby from our Department of Psychology, and Associate Professor Nadia Siddiqui from our School of Education, have both been elected to Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences, in recognition of excellence in their respective fields, and their wider contributions to the social sciences for public benefit.
Strengthened connections with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
We are delighted to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).
Robotic bees to support real-life ecosystem
A leading scientist from our Department of Computer Science has collaborated with researchers from University of Graz, Czech Technical University and Middle East Technical University to build robotic bee replicants that will affect the whole ecosystem.