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Physicists help devise new instrument to probe evolution of stars

We’re a major partner in a new telescope instrument that will help us see massive stars in the Milky Way and view the distant Universe.
The concept for one of the BlueMUSE spectrographs. The image from the telescope is split into 16 separate slices and enters the spectrograph at the top left.

Spotlight on: Dr Alistair Brown – bringing literature to life through immersive technology

Our ‘Spotlight On’ series showcases the world-leading work of our academics. Dr Alistair Brown is using 21st century technology to transform how people can experience classic literature.
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Our academics comment on the world’s biggest stories

Our academics are at the forefront of world events, contributing to national and international policy-making, and helping frame understanding of new developments based on their research expertise.  
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Spotlight on: Professor Emma Cave – shaping the future of health law

Welcome to our Spotlight On series, where we showcase the world-leading work of our academics. Professor Emma Cave, from our Law School is tackling some of the key challenges in health law.
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Revealing dark matter’s influence on the Universe

Research jointly led by our astronomers has created the highest resolution map of the dark matter that threads through our Universe.
A contoured map of dark matter, seen in blue, against a black background.

Overseas-qualified workers could address England’s social worker shortage, research suggests

The severe shortage of social workers in England could be addressed by employing overseas-qualified social workers living in the UK, according to new research.
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Leading research into vulnerable ice sheets

From the Arctic to the Antarctic, we’re leading on research into the effect of climate change on the world’s ice sheets – and advising global policymakers on how to protect them.
An orange sky above a rocky, icy landscape. The orange sky is reflected in an icy sea.

Three likely scenarios for Venezuela after Donald Trump's meddling

After months of threats, which included the seizure of oil tankers, and air-strikes on alleged drug boats, on January 3rd, the United States removed Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s leader, and charged him with drug trafficking offences. Dr Omar Hammoud Gallego from our School of Government and International Affairs gives his analysis of the situation. 
A man holding the Venezuelan flag in front of a building.

Professor Clare McGlynn’s research underpins new laws tackling X/Grok AI abuse

Research by Professor Clare McGlynn is behind a new law being implemented in England and Wales to criminalise the creation of non-consensual sexual deepfake images.
A close up of the Grok AI app symbol on a mobile phone home screen.

How medieval monks tried to stay warm in the winter

Hot water bottles, electric blankets and the heating on – some of the ways we try and keep ourselves warm in the 21st century, but how did the medieval monks manage it? Historian Professor Giles Gasper takes a step back in time to explain.
Rievaulx Abbey in York

Astronomers discover mysterious shock wave around dead star

Astronomers from our Physics department have discovered a striking and unexplained shock wave surrounding a dead star.
Image of a dead star creating a shock wave as it moves through space

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