Professor Karen O'Brien, our Vice-Chancellor, spoke to the 2025 Sir Harry Evans Investigative Journalism Summit on the importance of truth seeking and truth telling. This is her speech.

Dr Benjamin Roberts and Dr Alan Williams of the Department of Archaeology share findings from their new study published in the journal Antiquity.

By refusing to be drawn into a trade war, Europe can protect itself from further damage and demonstrate the futility of unilateral tariffs, writes Josh Fenton, PhD candidate in marketing at Durham University Business School.

Assistant Professor in Psychology Sophie Hodgetts explains the findings from her groundbreaking research on PMDD.

Professor Tim Luckhurst reflects on how Britain celebrated Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) in 1945, and how British newspapers reported the celebrations.

Dr Jake Brooker and Professor Zanna Clay of the Department of Psychology cover their research showing the softer side of apes.

Professor of Sociology Brian Castellani delivered an opening address at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Europe Symposium on Health Workforce Modelling for Action. The theme of the symposium was ‘Workforce Futures Reimagined’ and took place in Copenhagen on 28-30 April.

Associate Professor in Politics and Islam Rory McCarthy responds to news of Jordan's crackdown on the Islamist opposition.

Dr Liam Temple, Assistant Professor in our Department of Theology and Religion, reflects on Pope Francis’ tenure.

We need a mindset shift in the next generation of global leaders, a global business leader has said.

Professor Michael Snape from our department of Theology and Religion explores the history, symbolism, and contemporary significance of the Royal Maundy Service, which King Charles III will continue this Thursday at Durham Cathedral.

Professor of History Justin Willis explains the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and explores what could happen next.