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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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Sir Harry Evans summit challenges ‘truth tellers’ worldwide
Hundreds of global leaders in journalism gathered for a fourth annual summit in honour of the late, great newspaper editor and Durham University graduate Sir Harry Evans.
Museum of Archaeology awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund grant for major gallery redevelopment
Widely available extreme porn is normalising sexual violence
Durham and Italy: Strengthening Cultural and Academic Collaboration
Home distractions harm remote workers’ wellbeing and productivity, study finds
Student vocal group Northern Lights A Cappella claims second place on the world stage
TEDxDurhamUniversity introduces inspiring line-up of Global Speakers
Milky Way’s neighbouring galaxies could tell us about the infant Universe
New research has found that ultra-faint satellite galaxy systems orbiting our Milky Way could tell us about the conditions of the early Universe – and why some galaxies grew while others didn’t.
Researchers create DNA “nano-rings” to control vital cell proteins
Durham research calls for lasting change this Autism Acceptance Month
Fired up and victorious: Ten Durham sports teams shine at BUCS Big Wednesday
Ten Durham sports teams competed in the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Big Wednesday event this year, coming away with an outstanding set of results.
College sports teams successfully defend Varsity title
Durham named a World Top 50 international university
The old adage that people leave managers, not companies is true – but only up to a point
Exploring why employees leave their jobs, PhD candidate Jafni Bin Johari Jiken and DBA graduate and alumnus Dr Asrif Yusoff from Durham University Business School examine how leadership and workplace conditions shape staff retention.
Christianity in the UK is flourishing in immigrant communities – but a US style Christian nationalism is lurking elsewhere
Why some children with learning difficulties get identified – and others don’t
Alumnus and County Durham business leader installed as High Sheriff
Dr Arnab Basu MBE (Physics, Ustinov College, 1999-2003) has been installed as the High Sheriff of the County Palatine of Durham for the 2026/7 civic year.
First year of community action celebrated
From barriers to breakthroughs – report highlights TechUP’s impact on women in tech
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From our Student Blogs:
How to balance part time work and study
Lucy, a first-year Psychology student, shares how working alongside her degree has helped her gain experience, meet new people and make the most of university life.
How extreme porn is normalising sexual violence
Widely available extreme pornography on mainstream platforms is normalising sexual violence against women and girls, according to leading law professor Clare McGlynn.
These warnings form the basis of her new book ‘Exposed: The Rise of Extreme Porn and How We Fight Back’.
