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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!
Combating Covid-19 with our Computer Science research
Ground-breaking research carried out at our Computer Science Department has helped Government and other organisations to curb the spread of Covid-19. Our scientists and students are conducting pioneering research making a direct impact in the real-world.
Lumiere is back to light up Durham
Lumiere is set to transform Durham into a spectacular outdoor gallery of light installations from 16 – 19 November. As a key partner, we are excited to once again light up the city.
Matariki Network call for seedcorn funding for research
On September 25, the Matariki Network of Universities (MNU) launched a call for research seed funding. This funding will develop a stronger relationship between the Network partners in globally relevant fields of research.
Defining what makes the best virtual first impression
A new study by psychologists at Durham has found the answers to creating the best first impression in a virtual meeting, such as Teams or Zoom, is a visual background of house plants and books.
New students celebrate officially joining Durham University
Matriculation ceremonies are held annually to welcome new students to the University.
Professor Graham Towl appointed to key crime reduction role
Professor Graham Towl has been appointed as the new chair of the Scottish Advisory Panel on Offender Rehabilitation (SAPOR) which is a key role to help reduce crime in Scotland.
Probability in our Mathematical Sciences
Probability is one of the research groups within our Department of Mathematical Sciences. The group is actively involved in research in many areas of probability and its applications.
New simulations shed light on origins of Saturn’s rings and icy Moons
A new series of supercomputer simulations has offered an answer to the mystery of the origins of Saturn’s rings - one that involves a massive collision in the recent history of the 4.5 billion year old Solar System.
My Durham Story - Owen Bell
We caught up with Owen Bell who graduated from our department of Mathematical Sciences last year.
Historic double murder inspires French novel
A literary fiction novel inspired by a real-life double murder in 1930s France has been published by Professor Catherine Dousteyssier-Khoze from our School of Modern Languages and Cultures.
Revealing the secrets of hidden supermassive black holes
Our astronomers are helping to shed light on hidden supermassive black holes that could further our understanding of galaxy evolution.
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