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Christianity in the UK is flourishing in immigrant communities – but a US style Christian nationalism is lurking elsewhere

Has Christianity become a nationalist weapon used to defend a particular form of British culture? Professor Mathew Guest from our Department of Theology and Religion looks at the shifts in society.
Two hands holding a Bible.

Novel house design cuts childhood malaria significantly

A major study involving Durham University shows that a radical rethink of rural housing design in sub-Saharan Africa can protect children from the three deadliest childhood diseases.
A two-storey Star Home

New movie charts Milky Way’s formation across nine billion years

Our physicists have created a new movie taking us back nine billion years in time to understand the formation of our Milky Way.
A simulated image of a spiral galaxy with a bright centre and spiral arms, set against a black backdrop.

Why some children with learning difficulties get identified – and others don’t

A major study has revealed that where a child goes to school plays a role in whether they get diagnosed with a specific learning difficulty or not. Lead author, Dr Johny Daniel explains.
Young children writing in a classroom

Funding award for research into custom-built surgical reconstruction plates

Cutting-edge Engineering research into custom 3D plates for reconstructive surgery has been awarded funding from the Academy of Medical Sciences.
A graphic showing a human jaw bone held together by 3D surgical plates.

The Untold Stories of Women Football Fans: celebrating memories, calling out prejudice

Research shows that sexism and misogyny in football are still very common. Professor Stacey Pope from our Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences has been shining a light on the prejudice and negative attitudes.
Black and white picture of male and female football fans cheering.

Shaping the future of North East England’s offshore wind energy

A new report has set out what foundations would be needed to install wind turbines off the coast of North East England.
An offshore wind farm stands in a grey sea with a blue and cloudy sky behind.