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What surface ceramics reveal about cultures and connections

An international team of researchers, including Dr Michael Loy from our Department of Classics and Ancient History, has uncovered hidden clues about life in the hills of ancient southwest Samos, Greece.
The general landscape of southwest Samos

Roman industrial hub discovered on banks of River Wear

Our experts have helped uncover evidence of a Roman industrial hub on the banks of the River Wear, at Offerton, near Sunderland.
Images from the excavation of Roman whetstones on banks of River Wear

BBC University Challenge ‘Champion of Champions’

Congratulations to our Durham University alumni team on retaining their BBC University Challenge title from last year and winning the alumni series over the festive period.
4 alumni sitting behind desks from BBC show University Challenge. From left Liz James, Tracey MacLeod, Carla Denyer and Sophia Smith Galer

Durham signs strategic partnership with IIT Madras, India

We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), marking a significant step in deepening our engagement with one of India’s leading institutions.
Professor Mike Shipman at the MoU signing event