Celebrate Science 2025, a partnership between Durham University and Locomotion (part of the Science Museum Group), welcomed more than 5,000 people to Locomotion in Shildon for two days of hands-on science activities, live demonstrations and interactive exhibits.

More than 100 pupils and teachers from across North East England gathered on campus for a special event to help them take meaningful action on climate change.

We are pleased to announce Professor Sarah Hainsworth OBE FREng as our new Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research).

Students aspiring to careers in film and television will get extra support to achieve their goals, thanks to a new programme.

Research by Professor Chris Stokes in our Department of Geography forms part of a new international report on the effect of climate on the world’s ice sheets.

Have you ever tried bleaching sunscreen stains on clothing, only to be left with bright red results?

Six Durham researchers have earned a place on one of the world’s most respected research rankings.

Tufyal Choudhury, Associate Professor at Durham Law School, has led a landmark independent review of the United Kingdom’s counter-terrorism laws, policies, and practices.

Archaeologist Anna Leone has played a central role in the opening of a new interactive museum in Chenini, southern Tunisia.

Durham Law professor Elisa Morgera is advising governments on how human rights can be included in negotiations at the COP30 climate summit.

New research from our Biosciences Department and the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) has revealed that many migratory birds are finding it harder to prepare for their long journeys as European summers become hotter.

A new study from our Psychology Department has found that people want grass to be mown less often and would like to see more wild green spaces but only if they look attractive.