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Durham helps complete the world’s most detailed 3D map of the Universe

Durham researchers are part of an international collaboration that has completed the most detailed 3D map of the Universe to date.

Star trails over the Mayall Telescope that houses DESI. Credit: Luke Tyas/Berkeley Lab and KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA

Durham research calls for lasting change this Autism Acceptance Month

Our researchers are leading work to improve how society supports autistic people across the life course.

A mixed group of primary school children running in a circle in a playground with a teacher in the background.

Funding award for research into custom-built surgical reconstruction plates

Cutting-edge Engineering research into custom 3D plates for reconstructive surgery has been awarded funding from the Academy of Medical Sciences.

A graphic showing a human jaw bone held together by 3D surgical plates.

Celebrate World Heritage Day at Durham Castle and Cathedral

Visitors to Durham’s UNESCO World Heritage Site are invited to join celebrations for World Heritage Day this Saturday 18 April, with this year’s theme being ‘Living Heritage’. Organised by Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site Partnership and County Durham Forum for History and Heritage (CDFHH) the event will bring the history of Durham to life, combining entertainment with discovery to appeal to all visitors of all ages

Leading researcher wins top prize for transforming access to Classics

Classics researcher Professor Arlene Holmes-Henderson MBE has been recognised with one of the field’s top national honours.

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Durham philosopher stars on Surrounded to discuss veganism

Dr Jack Symes from our top-rated Philosophy Department has appeared in a new episode of Jubilee Media’s popular debate series Surrounded, bringing ethical philosophy to a wide international audience.

Jack Symes' appearance in Jubilee Media's Surrounded

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.

Dr Arnab Basu in front of County Hall after his installation as High Sheriff. He wears ceremonial dress and has a crowd of people behind him

New simulations reveal the realities of galaxy formation

New simulations are providing the most realistic pictures yet of how galaxies formed and evolved from the beginning of time.

Image of galaxy formation simulation from the COLIBRE project

Durham researchers use cricket crowds to test new transport decarbonisation tool

Researchers from our top-rated Engineering Department have used travel to cricket matches at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham to test a new tool designed to help cut transport emissions in cities.

A national express bus near Edgbaston stadium

Professor Susanne Braun explores the dark side of leadership

Professor Susanne Braun from Durham University Business School has led a major new international research collection exploring the impact of dark-side personality traits in leadership.

Durham research excellence recognised with new Academia Europaea election

Professor Lei Chen of our Law School has been elected to the Academia Europaea, one of Europe’s most distinguished academic bodies.

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Durham researchers win European recognition for robotics projects

Scientists from our Computer Science Department have led two innovative projects that have received major recognition at one of Europe’s leading robotics events.

The RoboRoyale and SensorBees projects were awarded the Sustainability Leadership Recognition in Robotics at the European Robotics Forum 2026