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University of Bergen visit explores closer research collaboration with Durham

Our growing partnership with the University of Bergen is creating new opportunities for research, education, and international collaboration between the UK and Norway.
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Durham University Business School and BITSoM sign new international partnership agreement

Durham University Business School has signed a three-year agreement with India's BITS School of Management (BITSoM) to strengthen academic links and explore opportunities for joint research, teaching and international exchange.
Kieran Fernandes shaking hands with BiTSOM leader in MOU signing

Global labour market challenges take centre stage at Durham

How can international organisations, researchers and policymakers respond to the changing world of work?
Group photo at Waterside of ILO & World Bank event attendees

Professor Francis Watson awarded prestigious British Academy medal

Professor Francis Watson from our Department of Theology and Religion has been awarded a prestigious medal by the British Academy in recognition of his research into the New Testament and early Christianity.
Prof Francis Watson

The village that sheltered outsiders, and what it means for Europe’s refugees now

Our archaeologists have uncovered how a border community once sheltered strangers fleeing violence, a stark contrast to the difficult experiences faced by many refugees and people on the move at Europe's borders today.
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Durham University joins Great North trade mission to India

Durham University’s global connections stood out as the North of England held a historic first trade mission to India.
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Pioneering evolutionary biologist wins prestigious research prize

Professor Guillaume Chomicki from our Department of Biosciences has been awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize for his internationally recognised research in evolutionary biology.
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Researchers propose first method to detect ‘mirror life’ 

Scientists have proposed what they believe is the first method for detecting ‘mirror life’ – a hypothetical form of life made from molecular building blocks that are the mirror image of those found naturally on Earth.
A computer generated image of a red and blue DNA strand with it's mirror image behind it

Prof Chris Stokes to Share Cryosphere Research at COP31

Professor Chris Stokes, from Durham University's Department of Geography, will attend COP31 to share the latest research on glaciers, ice sheets and the growing risks of sea-level rise in a warming world.
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New online C++ course supports development of high-performance computing skills

Researchers and software engineers from our Computer Science Department and Advanced Research Computing (ARC) have created a new online course to help postgraduate students and research professionals develop their programming skills.
Hard drive for High Performance Computing

New toolkit supports conversations about mental health among neurodivergent young people

Research conducted with neurodivergent young people has inspired the launch of a new toolkit on how to speak with them about co-occurring mental health challenges when they seek support.
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Durham researcher contributes to new UK disability physical activity report

Dr Toni Williams, from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, has contributed to a major report with Disability Rights UK exploring the "Activity Trap".
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