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Excellence in Entrepreneurship

Find our how our students, graduates, and staff push the boundaries of entrepreneurship and innovation as we celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week.

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How we're enhancing social mobility

Explore how we're contributing to increasing social mobility and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff

Read our statement and answers to frequently asked questions.

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Research Impact at Durham

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

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New cosmic map supports Einstein’s prediction about gravity

Albert Einstein’s transformational prediction about how gravity behaves has been backed by an international team of researchers who studied how the force acts on cosmic scales.

Global research
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Supercomputer simulations offer new explanation for the formation of Mars’ moons

Scientists from NASA and our Department of Physics have used supercomputer simulations to reveal that Mars’ moons may have been formed from destroyed asteroid fragments.
Global research
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Research team makes National Geographic’s ‘Picture of the Year’ cover

A research project involving Professor James Baldini, from our Department of Earth Sciences, features on the front cover of a globally-renowned magazine as it celebrates the best photographs of the last 12 months.
Durham news
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New study shows how social bonds help tool-using monkeys learn new skills

Our researchers have studied wild monkeys problem-solving for food to better understand how social dynamics can influence behaviour and learning. 
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Norwegian Ambassador to the UK visits Durham

His Excellency, Tore Hattrem, Norwegian Ambassador to the United Kingdom visited Durham earlier this week.
Business and Partnerships

Celebrating our aspiring entrepreneurs

We are celebrating our student and graduate entrepreneurs this week as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (Monday 18 – Sunday 24 November).
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We’re expanding our postgraduate offering with a real focus on employability

Thinking of studying a Masters in 2025? Consider one of our new postgraduate degrees and elevate your career at a World Top 100 university.
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New model could calculate probability of intelligent life in our Universe and beyond

A team of astrophysicists, led by our Institute for Computational Cosmology, have developed a new model that could estimate how likely it is for intelligent life to emerge in our Universe and beyond.

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£2.5 million boost for North East space sector

Durham University is a key partner in a new £2.5 million initiative to accelerate space innovation in North East England.
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Durham joins Arqus Alliance to help shape higher education across Europe

Durham University has joined the Arqus European University Alliance (Arqus) as an associate member.
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Investing in the next generation of environmental researchers

We’re sharing in an investment of almost £30m to train the next generation of researchers to tackle the world’s environmental challenges.

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Students hit the catwalk for some fashionable fundraising

Our South College students took to the catwalk to raise over £9,000 for a Durham hospice.
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Durham alumni make Great British history in America’s Cup

Matt Rossiter and Ryan Todhunter participated as ‘cyclors’ in the recent 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona.
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Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler: a ‘sad girl novel’ that lacks emotional depth

Research Associate in Medical Humanities Veronica Heney reviews the latest example of a rising genre of women's fiction.

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Donald Trump’s approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board

Dr Bleddyn Bowen from the School of Government and International Affairs and Dr P.J. Blount from the Durham Law School predict what's in store for US space travel in Donald Trump's second presidency.
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How advertising jingles influence our buying choices (and why we can still sing them decades later)

Most people can remember a jingle but why do these songs stick with us? Dr Kelly Jakubowski from our Department of Music explains why these catchy tunes stay in our heads and how they influence what we buy.
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Durham Energy Institute celebrates 15 years of innovation and collaboration

Durham Energy Institute (DEI) hosted its annual Energy Day this November focusing on the future of home energy solutions.

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Explore November’s Community Newsletter

Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Durham University and in the city itself.
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Lived Experience Academy brings a new approach to research

Our researchers are helping to put people with lived experience of mental health distress at the forefront of health and social care research.
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Upcoming events

Reflections of a philosopher at the COP16 Biodiversity Conference

Thursday 28 November 2024 - Thursday 28 November 2024
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Elvet Riverside ER 149
Dr Simona Capisani

Voices of Nations

Saturday 30 November 2024 - Saturday 30 November 2024
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Elvet Methodist Church
Mahler 1 DUOS

Official UNFCCC Side Event – “Just Transition – a Fairness Discourse for Enhancing Adaptation and Improving Social Resilience”

Monday 18 November 2024 - Monday 18 November 2024
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
CG 218 (DU) - Side Event Room 5 (COP29)
Poster for COP29 Side Event

A Christmas Carol: The Immersive Experience

Friday 29 November 2024 - Saturday 30 November 2024
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Dunelm House
A Christmas Carol: The Immersive Experience Poster
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First time publishing as a Durham University Postgraduate

Joss, a PhD postgraduate specialising in Queer Film, reflects on their experience of having an article they authored published in an academic journal and meeting one of their academic heroes.
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COP29

Our research is helping to address the challenges of an ever-changing and complex world – and inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers.

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