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Scheme launched to attract talented North East students

Case Study: Alan Sanders
Talented North East schoolchildren who demonstrate the ability to progress onto degree courses at Durham University will be offered the chance to fulfil their potential with the launch of a new scheme.
(18 Nov 2009) » More about Scheme launched to attract talented North East students
Rapid star formation spotted in “stellar nurseries”

The Universe’s infant galaxies enjoyed rapid growth spurts forming stars like our sun at a rate of up to 50 stars a year, according to scientists at Durham University.
(11 Nov 2009) » More about Rapid star formation spotted in “stellar nurseries”
Durham invitation to Pope Benedict

Durham Cathedral
A Durham consortium of University and faith leaders hopes that Pope Benedict XVI will accept their invitation to make the first ever papal visit to the North East of England.
(30 Oct 2009) » More about Durham invitation to Pope Benedict



