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Blue Beetle is a solid first outing for the Latino superhero

Dr Yarí Pérez Marín from our School of Modern Languages and Cultures was invited to write a review of the latest DC Comics film, Blue Beetle, starring Xolo Maridueña as the first Latino superhero lead. Warning: this review contains spoilers for Blue Beetle.
The character Blue Beetle in the 2023 DC film Blue Beetle.

Music Department in the All-Steinway School

The Music Department is proud to announce that we are now part of the largest All-Steinway School in the nation.
Steinway D in the Music Department Concert Room

Prof. Tom Lancaster co-author's must-have book on the most famous of all modern theories of physics

Prof Tom Lancaster has co-authored a must-have book for all budding physicists. General relativity lies at the heart of modern physics and represents the pinnacle of Albert Einstein’s celebrated work. Despite being mentioned as a motivation in huge numbers of applications to university physics courses, many future physicists leave university without having engaged with perhaps the most famous of all modern theories of physics!
Partial screenshot of the book cover of General Relativity for the Gifted Amateur

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

Association for advocacy on increasing Geothermal Energy investment announces addition of 8 founding members

The recently-formed Geothermal Energy Advancement Association (GEAA) is pleased to today announce its latest addition of Founder Members. Durham Energy Institute was an original founding member of GEAA and DEI Director Professor Jon Gluyas is President of GEAA.
GEAA logo

COPIOR-HORAF conference on using Operational Research for major disaster response

A mini-conference was held online on 9 September 2023 on “Responding to Major Disasters: decision informed from the Theory and Practice of Operations/(al) Research” with all proceeds going towards the relief of sufferers from the devastating Earthquake in Turkey & Syria.
Earthquake in Turkey

Professor Edith Hall and Professor Andy Wood named new British Academy Fellows

We are delighted that Professor Edith Hall from our Department of Classics and Ancient History and Professor Andy Wood from Department of History have become new Fellows of The British Academy.
British academy fellows 2022

Durham Global Week 2025 Programme announced

This year’s Durham Global Week will see over 70 events take place here in Durham and in over 30 locations around the world, through our Durham Days alumni celebrations. From Saturday 1 to Sunday 9 March we will be celebrating the university's international impact, through our students, staff and connections, under the theme of ‘Culture – Community – Connect’.
Durham Global Week 2025 news banner with logo, dates and map graphic

UK Government’s top scientist tours Durham campus

The UK Government’s top scientist has toured science facilities on our campus, meeting staff and students and hearing about the research being undertaken.
UK Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean with Science Faculty colleagues at the Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science building

Durham ranked first for Music in Complete University Guide, Times Good University Guide and Guardian League Table

Durham's Music Department has been ranked first in all three of the UK's major university league tables this year - the Complete University Guide, the Sunday Times Good University Guide and the Guardian League Table.
A blackboard with musical notes

Road to Resilience: Navigating the interplay of politics, governance, and physical hazards in building resilient road networks

[05/24] The Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR) hosted a one-day hybrid workshop on the many factors that affect road networks.
several academics sitting around a table

Staff Conference 2024

Staff Conference 2024, Thursday 19 September, Teaching and Learning Centre. The purpose of the Staff Conference is to bring the University Strategy to life and provide an update on how our activities are making an impact locally, nationally and globally.
Staff Conference 2024