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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.
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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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Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns

People’s online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content – raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests.
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Biosciences researchers join major £54m effort to tackle biosecurity threats

Our biosciences researchers are playing a leading role in a major new study investigating how pollution accelerates the evolution of drug-resistant bacteria, often called superbugs.
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Dr Fiona Hill receives Freedom of the City of London

Our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill CMG, has received the civic honour of Freedom of the City of London and was admitted to the Livery of the Haberdashers’ Company.
Alderman Sir William Russell, Dr Fiona Hill CMG, Lucian Hudson, Leyla Boulton, Senior Editor, FT, Alderman Alison Gowman CBE

Durham MSc International Business ranked second in the world

Our MSc International Business has been ranked second globally, first in the UK and first in Europe in the QS International Trade Rankings 2027.
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Celebrate Science 2026 returns to Locomotion

Curious minds of all ages are invited to explore, experiment and discover as Celebrate Science returns to Locomotion in Shildon this October half term.
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