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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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Black hole revival rewrites cosmic rulebook
An international team of astronomers, including researchers from our Department of Physics, has observed a seemingly dormant supermassive black hole reawaken.
Worries that social media is making children lose touch with reality echo ancient Greeks’ fears about theatre
Durham Emeritus Professor Carol Adams elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
Tracking emperor penguins from space
Feeling like an impostor could make you a better leader
World top 35 university for sustainability
Empty North Sea oil fields could store enough green hydrogen to power the country for seven years
£1.3m project investigates Japanese Empire’s impact through its globetrotting singers
We’re hosting a new £1.3m (€1.5m) research project, led by Dr Amanda Hsieh, shedding light on the history and impact of the Japanese Empire on the Pacific through music.
Durham researcher awarded prestigious ERC Starting Grant to explore the hidden world of AI hardware
£1.7m grant to uncover the secrets of molecular behaviour using robotic chemistry and AI
Meeting the graduating class of 2026: Iqra Aziz Malik
Graduating this summer, BA Accounting & Finance student Iqra Aziz Malik shares how her Durham experience helped shape her academic, professional and personal journey, preparing her for a career with KPMG UK.
National Student Survey: Continuing to improve on high student satisfaction
Celebrating our newest graduates at Summer Congregation 2026
Japan’s earthquake shows extreme heat can turn one disaster into two
Professor Glenn McGregor from our Geography Department shares his insights on how Japan’s earthquake response reveals the dangers of compound disasters, where extreme heat can intensify the effects of an earthquake and create a second crisis. He highlights why disaster planning must account for overlapping climate and natural hazards, rather than treating each emergency in isolation.
Nolan’s The Odyssey is an emotive meditation on modern moral injury
Confused about carbon capture? Experts explain why we need different types
Durham receives donation of acclaimed translation of The Four Dreams of Linchuan
We have received a donation of translations of the acclaimed literary work The Four Dreams of Linchuan.
Durham research leads to new AI spin-out for subsurface decision-making
Global policy leaders join Durham debate on the future of work
Upcoming events
Durham Orchid Show
Access Masters Event - London
Undergraduate Open Day
Everyday Elegance: Daily Lives of Women in Late Qing China
From our Student Blogs:
A fresher's guide to packing for university
Wondering what to pack for your first year at university? PGCE student Mia shares her list of must-haves to help you settle into life as a fresher.
Tracking emperor penguins from space
Our geographers have used freely available satellite radar images to track emperor penguins through the polar winter for the first time – giving a year-round view of their movements. The birds are threatened by climate change, and their population is predicted to decline rapidly this century due to the decreasing Antarctic sea ice. Knowing the penguins' movements during the polar winter could help support future conservation efforts.
