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Driving advances in biosciences

Our Department of Biosciences is making strides in understanding antibiotic resistance, boosted by a prestigious Leverhulme award.
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A groundbreaking partnership in China

Our Memorandum of Understanding with the Palace Museum in Beijing is creating new opportunities for collaboration, with exciting results.
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Leading the world in Physics research

From quantum science to galactic discoveries, our Department of Physics is at the forefront of breakthroughs in the field.
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New network to support humanities and social sciences early career researchers

We’re passionate about supporting early career researchers. That’s why we’re thrilled to be a partner for the newest cluster of the British Academy’s Early Career Researcher Network (ECRN).
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What does it mean to be political for today’s students?

Rille Raaper, Associate Professor in our School of Education, writes for SRHEblog.com.
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PhD Law student secures prestigious award to redefine sexual assault

Florence-Olivia Genesse was awarded a Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Doctoral Fellowship to pursue a research project on sexual assault and criminal law.
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Durham subjects among world top 100

Four of our subjects have been ranked among the world’s top 100 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
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Royal Astronomical Society honours Durham scientists

Two Durham scientists whose work helps us to understand the Universe and our own planet are being recognised by one of the UK’s leading learned societies.
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