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Students Perform Ukrainian National Anthem in Durham Cathedral
Our students showed their solidarity with the people of Ukraine with a special rendition of the country’s national anthem sung in Durham Cathedral.
Research excellence in science and social science
Between Friday 11 and Sunday 20 March, we’re celebrating British Science Week. From improving people's health and influencing changes in the law, to supporting business and bringing long lost music to new audiences, our research is having an impact around the world.
New equality, diversity and inclusion scheme for energy researchers
At Durham, we are a global academic community, and we take pride in our unparalleled support for our researchers and scholars.
A positive global impact
Between Friday 11 and Sunday 20 March, we’re celebrating British Science Week. Today we’re reflecting on the important research undertaken by our community to support the global efforts against Covid-19.
Improving global health
Between Friday 11 and Sunday 20 March, we’re celebrating British Science Week. In the second of our five-part series, we’re highlighting the incredible contribution our researchers make to global health.
Reaching for the stars
Between Friday 11 and Sunday 20 March, we’re celebrating British Science Week. From the sea to the stars, our community helps shape and make sense of the world around us. In a five-part series, we’re highlighting some of our most significant research breakthroughs from the last 12 months.
Extending a warm welcome to our new Professor in Practice
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Goodman as Professor in Practice within our School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA).
Football clubs in the ‘dark ages’ over gender equality
The majority of football clubs are living in the ‘dark ages’ over gender equality and there is sexism and misogyny at all levels of football, according to a new a report.
New study highlights inadequacies in online tracking
A pioneering academic from our Department of Computer Science, collaborating with computer scientists from Newcastle University, has found that some top international websites are failing to comply with current laws on privacy and tracking.
Tick saliva could ease chronic pain and itching
We’re working on a new drug based on a protein found in tick saliva that could ease chronic pain and itching in people.
Research inspired play challenges stigma of hearing voices
Our research has inspired a new stage play about how we all live with the voices in our heads.
Popular MUSICON Concert Series Returns
Our popular concert series MUSICON has returned with a diverse programme of music performances from across the world, celebrating over 50 years of this inspiring series.