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Astronomers discover largest black hole jets ever recorded in space

A Durham physicist is part of an international research team that has discovered the biggest pair of black hole jets ever seen in space, spanning 23 million light-years in total length.
A colourful artist's impression of a giant black hole jet in space

International Day of Peace: Exploring the role of cricket in post-civil-war Sri Lanka

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, several former international cricketers, politicians and NGOs have made claims that cricket is an important tool for reconciliation. On International Day of Peace, Dr Ben Hildred, from our Department of Anthropology, explains how his research considers the role of cricket in development and peace efforts across the country.
Sri Lankan children playing cricket. A batter has hit the ball.

Landmark partnership with four County Durham colleges expands education opportunities  

We’ve formalised a groundbreaking partnership to expand education opportunities and drive economic growth in North East England.  
Five people signing a document at a table smiling

Enhancing our research partnerships with New Zealand

On 11 September 2024, we welcomed the New Zealand High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, The Honourable Phil Goff, to Durham to explore how we can enhance further our research collaborations with New Zealand.
Group of staff and students with High Commissioner

Durham joins cutting-edge astronomical project BlackGEM

We have become part of an incredible space project called BlackGEM.
BlackGEM project signing ceremony

Victoria Schleis awarded prestigious IAS fellowship

Victoria Schleis, a postdoctoral research associate in our top-rated Mathematical Sciences department, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) for the 2024-25 academic year.
Victoria Schleis

National award for psychologist’s dedication, research impact and engagement

Professor Mary Hanley from our Department of Psychology has been awarded the British Psychological Society Developmental Section Impact and Engagement Award for 2024.
Professor Mary Hanley

Antarctica’s receding sea ice could impact seabirds’ food supply

Antarctica’s rapidly receding sea ice could have a negative impact on the food supply of seabirds that breed hundreds of miles away from the continent.
A northern giant petrel flying above water with a mountainous landscape in the background

‘Creating Connection’ through world class musical performances

Our professional concert series MUSICON is returning for its 56th season, celebrating the way that music brings us closer together as a community.
Musicon 24/25

Matariki Network welcomes new member organisation - University of the Western Cape

The Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) welcomed a new South African member, the University of the Western Cape.
A group of people from the Matariki Exec Board meeting

Durham Sport and Exercise Sciences researchers appointed to new roles

Dr Toni Williams and Professor Martin Roderick have accepted new positions with the International Society of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise and the associated journal Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health.
Dr Toni Williams (right) and Professor Martin Roderick (left) smiling in front of a Durham University banner

International Literacy Day: How picture books can open up discussion about social media with children

Should we ban young children from social media? Do children know the pitfalls of TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat? To coincide with the celebration of International Literacy Day, we talked to Dr Cristina Costa, from our School of Education, who has been working on a digital literacy project with children at a County Durham primary school. She explains how her project co-producing picture books about social media topics with children can help to better understand how young people view social media.
A hand holding a phone showing social media apps