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Collaborating with Action for ME to improve understanding of ME

Dr Katharine Cheston, from our Institute for Medical Humanities and Department of Sociology, is working with the charity Action for ME to better understand what it is like to live with ME and long Covid.
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UK must increase water availability to meet decarbonisation goals

The UK must significantly increase water availability to meet its decarbonisation goals, according to new research led by our Department of Engineering and involving our Department of Earth Sciences.
The Humber Suspension Bridge spans over the River Humber.

Durham loans items to National Portrait Gallery for international exhibit

Our University Library and Collections have loaned literary items to the National Portrait Gallery (NPG). The books are travelling with the Writers Revealed touring exhibition to Busan, South Korea and Shanghai, China.
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Major national initiative set to reshape the role of research professionals

A bold new initiative to reshape how research is delivered in the UK has been awarded £4.5m from the Research England Development (RED) Fund.
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Law School expert wins prestigious award for research on freedom of expression

Dr Ge Chen has won an international honour for his research into freedom of expression with a focus on China.
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What’s on in Durham this autumn

The new academic year is upon us, and we’re ready and raring to go with some events you won’t want to miss out on.
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History and art combine to bring hidden stories of Black communities to life

Our researchers are helping young people discover the overlooked stories of Black British communities through art, history and literature.
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New students officially join Durham at Matriculation ceremonies

Our new students have joined our Durham University community, with an official welcome at our traditional Matriculation ceremonies in Durham Cathedral.

Researchers help advance breakthrough in blood pressure treatment

A new project aiming to develop a novel way to treat high blood pressure has received £125,000 from the Scottish Funding Council.
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Ancient teeth provide new insight into the lives of the world’s first farming villagers 

Archaeologists have revealed new insights into how the world’s first farming villagers formed communities, moved across the land and responded to outsiders. 
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Professor Clare McGlynn’s research helps shape landmark deepfake abuse ruling in Australia

Leading women’s law expert Professor Clare McGlynn from our top-rated Law School has played a key role in a groundbreaking court case in Australia that strengthens the international fight against deepfake sexual abuse.
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Celebrate Diwali, Festival of Lights at the Oriental Museum

The spirit of Diwali will light up the Oriental Museum on Saturday 18 October, 6-8pm as students and community volunteers welcome visitors to enjoy this vibrant celebration.
A lady dressed in a sari leads the Diwali Lakshmi Puja ceremony by holding a Puja plate in front of the shrine. The shrine is decorated in flower garlands. Other people stand around the central lady praying with traditional Indian dress.