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Durham honorary graduate Professor Dapo Akande elected to the International Court of Justice

Durham honorary graduate and former Law School lecturer Professor Dapo Akande has been elected to the International Court of Justice.

Dapo Akande a world-renowned academic and lawyer specialising in international law at his honorary graduation ceremony in Durham

Record number of new books celebrated by Classics and Ancient History

Eleven new publications showcase the exceptional breadth of research undertaken by academics in Durham’s Department of Classics and Ancient History.

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Remembrance Day

On Remembrance Day we remember the millions of people who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It is now 108 years since the Armistice was signed on 11 November 1918. We continue to mark the occasion with acts of reflection and remembrance to honour those who have died in conflict past and present.

Age may influence links between psychedelic use and mental health

Age could play an important role in how psychedelic use relates to mental health, according to new research from our Department of Psychology.

Durham expertise informing global climate policy at COP31

From melting polar ice to climate law and AI, Durham researchers are contributing their expertise to crucial global sustainability discussions at the UN Conference of the Parties, COP31.

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Study calls for clearer system for commissioning reviews of domestic abuse-related deaths

Domestic abuse-related deaths are not always being reviewed consistently across England and Wales, according to new research led by Dr James Rowlands from our Department of Sociology.

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Ancient insect-eating diets offer new insights into sustainable food systems

A new research from Professor Lisa-Marie Shillito in our Archaeology Department is highlighting how insects have been part of human diets for thousands of years despite seeming unusual to many people.

Community Comes Together to Celebrate the Festival of Lights at the Oriental Museum

The spirit of Diwali will light up Durham University’s Oriental Museum on Saturday 14 November, 6-8pm as students and community volunteers welcome families, students and staff to this vibrant celebration.

A lady dressed in a sari leads the Diwali Lakshmi Puja ceremony by holding a Puja plate in front of the shrine. The shrine is decorated in flower garlands. Other people stand around the central lady praying with traditional Indian dress.

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?

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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.