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Durham expert recognised among global leaders in scientific computing

Dr Alan Real, Director of our Advanced Research Computing has been named in the inaugural SCW75 list, which celebrates some of the world’s leading figures in scientific computing.
Dr Alan Real

Giant fan-shaped geological structure discovered beneath East Antarctica

An international team of researchers including our Department of Geography has discovered a vast geological structure hidden beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Landscape image of Antarctica

Global pioneers and leaders to be honoured at Summer Congregation

We are to award honorary degrees to nine distinguished individuals, four of whom are alumni, during our Summer Congregation ceremonies, taking place from 1 to 8 July 2026 at Durham Cathedral.
(From left) Rosemary Coogan, Nick Mohammed, Rachel and Becky Unthank, David Parker, Jon Wilks, Paul Kennedy, Ross Forbes and Marni Myers