An international team of scientists, including those from our Department of Physics, are involved in a major space mission that has released five unprecedented new images of the Universe.

Senior representatives from the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Forrest Research Foundation recently spent two days in Durham to further enhance our long-standing research collaboration.

We're delighted to announce that our project entitled 'Enhancing Biodiversity at Durham' has been Highly Commended for the Nature Positive category in the International Green Gown Awards 2024. Ian Armstrong, Biodiversity Manager in our Estates and Facilities Directorate, explains more about the project and how it supports our sustainability strategy.

A number of project teams across the University were successful in securing awards from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Capability for Collections Fund (CapCo), part of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) World Class Laboratories Funding.

As a global University and proudly part of North East England, we’re working with partners to improve life chances and promote prosperity, locally and nationally. As we begin a new academic year, here are some of the ways we’re making a positive impact in our communities: economically, socially and culturally.

A UK Government Cabinet Minister has praised the contribution universities make to the country’s success, at a first-of-its-kind conference.