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New grant will support Gypsy Roma Traveller awareness efforts

Thanks to a grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Associate Professor Alex Barber will create awareness around an undercelebrated month.
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Durham named World Top 30 university for sustainability

We’re one of the world’s most sustainable universities, according to a new international league table.
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James Corden to give South Shields Lecture

Writer, actor and television presenter James Corden is to give a guest lecture in North East England, supported by the University.
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Universities join forces with Saudi partners to accelerate progress towards Net Zero

A consortium of British universities is exploring a collaborative project with partners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to create a Joint International Institute for Clean Hydrogen. The project was announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a visit to the Gulf.
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Professor Peter Vickers uncovers new method to measure global scientific consensus

A team of international researchers led by Professor Peter Vickers from our top-rated Philosophy department has developed a breakthrough method for gathering and analysing global scientific opinion with speed and precision.
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Festive spirit shines in student performances across the City

With the winter break approaching, we’re excited to invite you to embrace the festive spirit with our Student Performing Arts.
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Two energy projects to receive £16.8m investment

Two green energy projects we’re involved in have secured a combined total of £16.8m in new financial support.
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Successful events shine a spotlight on neurodiversity

Our Centre for Neurodiversity & Development brought together researchers, practitioners and people with lived experience of neurodiversity across two successful events.
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Introducing the North Sea University Partnership

We’ve joined forces with seven partner universities in the North of England and Norway. The new 'North Sea University Partnership' strengthens ties and cultivates a conducive environment for education and research partnerships.
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Explore December's Community Newsletter

Want to know more about how we interact with our local community? Our monthly Community Newsletter explores the news, events, and research both at Durham University and in the city itself.
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Strengthening our research collaborations with Japan

This week we welcomed Professor Naoto Kobayashi, Director of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) London Office.
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Durham scientist onboard drilling ship investigating major Japanese earthquake

A Durham scientist is part of an international research team drilling into the seabed off the east coast of Japan to learn more about the 2011 Tohoku great earthquake.
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