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Durham ranked as top five UK University
Professor Chris Higgins
Durham University has further cemented its place as one of the UK’s leading universities, according to a new league table.
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As women live longer and have fewer children, they are becoming taller and slimmer, study finds
A Durham University study of people living in rural Gambia shows that the modern-day “demographic transition” towards living longer and having fewer children may also lead women to be taller and slimmer.
(26 Apr 2013) » More about As women live longer and have fewer children, they are becoming taller and slimmer, study finds
Durham University and Archbishops’ Council sign historic agreement
Durham University has linked with the Archbishops’ Council in an historic partnership to provide a suite of higher education awards for ordinands, lay ministry students and others studying in colleges, courses and dioceses in England.
(25 Apr 2013) » More about Durham University and Archbishops’ Council sign historic agreement
Museum find proves exotic ‘big cat’ prowled British countryside a century ago
Edwardian Lynx © Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives
The rediscovery of a mystery animal in a museum’s underground storeroom proves that a non-native ‘big cat’ prowled the British countryside at the turn of the last century.
(25 Apr 2013) » More about Museum find proves exotic ‘big cat’ prowled British countryside a century ago
Researchers make a significant step forward in combating antibiotic resistance
Professor Adrian Walmsley
Researchers are one step closer to understanding why antibiotics are ineffective against certain types of bacteria.
(25 Apr 2013) » More about Researchers make a significant step forward in combating antibiotic resistance
The future of malaria control is uncertain, according to world-leading academic
Professor Steve Lyndsey
Steve Lindsay, Professor in the School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, is a world-leading authority on the control of malaria.
(25 Apr 2013) » More about The future of malaria control is uncertain, according to world-leading academic
Undetected heart failure a big problem in care homes, says research
One in five elderly people living in care homes may be living with undiagnosed heart failure, according to research.
(24 Apr 2013) » More about Undetected heart failure a big problem in care homes, says research
Mephedrone bolsters illegal drug use
Professor Fiona Measham
Experienced clubbers are more likely to add the former ‘legal high’ mephedrone to their drug repertoires rather than use it to replace popular established club drugs such as ecstasy and cocaine, according to new research involving Durham University.
(23 Apr 2013) » More about Mephedrone bolsters illegal drug use
Writer calls on local historians to re-trace St Cuthbert’s final journey
Image curtesy of The British Library
Durham University writer-in-residence, Richard W Hardwick, is calling on local historians to help re-trace St Cuthbert’s final journey, a momentous seven year, thousand mile trek that began when the Community of St Cuthbert fled Viking invasion in 875 with the body of St Cuthbert, the Lindisfarne Gospels and other treasures and relics.
(18 Apr 2013) » More about Writer calls on local historians to re-trace St Cuthbert’s final journey
New telescope brings distant galaxies into sharp focus
Antennae of the ALMA telescope in Chile/ESO/C. Malin
Durham University astronomers have played a key role in research using a powerful new telescope to bring images of the distant Universe into much sharper focus.
(17 Apr 2013) » More about Galaxies in sharper focus
Newly-discovered 12th century recipes to be recreated at Durham University event
Outside Blackfriars Restaurant
Newly-discovered food recipes from a 12th century Durham Priory manuscript have been found to predate the earliest known ones by 150 years. The recipes are to be recreated at a Durham University event later in the month.
(16 Apr 2013) » More about Newly-discovered 12th century recipes to be recreated at Durham University event
New fracking research led by Durham University finds it is “not significant” in causing earthquakes
Professor Richard Davies
A new study of hundreds of thousands of hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) operations has found that the process has only caused earth tremors that could be felt on the surface in three cases.
(10 Apr 2013) » More about New fracking research led by Durham University finds it is “not significant” in causing earthquakes
Academic reacts to Derby fire trial
Dr Thom Brooks
Dr Thom Brooks, of Durham Law School, has studied polygamy and polyamory.
Here he examines some of the issues behind the unusual domestic arrangements of Mick and Mairead Philpott, who together with their friend, Paul Moseley, were convicted of manslaughter after starting a fire at the Philpott family home in Derby. The blaze killed six children.
(3 Apr 2013) » More about Academic reacts to Derby fire trial
Lottery funding for new sports pitch
Durham University's Maiden Castle sports facilities
Durham University has received a further boost to its multi-million pound sports facilities.
(3 Apr 2013) » More about Lottery funding for new sports pitch
Access to Russell Group universities ‘far from fair’, according to new research
Dr Vikki Boliver
Access to Russell Group universities is ‘far from fair’, according to a new study.
(26 Mar 2013) » More about Access to Russell Group universities ‘far from fair’, according to new research
Tickets go on sale for Lindisfarne Gospels Durham
Queuing for Lindisfarne Gospel tickets
Tickets for this summer’s unique and eagerly awaited Lindisfarne Gospels exhibition are now on sale.
(20 Mar 2013) » More about Tickets go on sale for Lindisfarne Gospels Durham
New citizenship test is unfit for purpose, according to immigration expert
Dr Thom Brooks
Dr Thom Brooks, of Durham University, an expert on citizenship and immigration, said the new Life in the UK citizenship test needed urgent wholesale revision.
(18 Mar 2013) » More about New citizenship test is unfit for purpose
New study to test effectiveness of therapy service for children affected by sexual abuse
Professor Simon Hackett
Sexual abuse has an often devastating and long-term impact on the lives of many children and young people — for these children the future can be very dark indeed.
(13 Mar 2013) » More about New study to test effectiveness of therapy service for children affected by sexual abuse
Durham University plays leading role in equipping the world’s largest telescope
Artist's impression of the E-ELT courtesy of ESO
Durham is leading two pivotal projects to provide instruments for the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT), one of the biggest science collaborations in history.
(4 Mar 2013) » More about Durham University plays leading role in equipping the world’s largest telescope
Durham University academic accepts charity’s invitation to see African poverty for herself
Tearfund's cartoon about the Uganda bloggers' trip
A Durham University social media expert is preparing to travel to Uganda as part of a charity’s unusual bloggers’ mission.
(18 Feb 2013) » More about Academic blogger sees African poverty for herself
Youth ambassadors and murdered policeman's widow launch peace initiative
Enya Doyle, Kate Carroll and Lauren Sloan
Two Durham University students who led a mass peace campaign in Northern Ireland are helping to launch a new network for peace across the UK.
(18 Feb 2013) » More about Durham University students launch peace initiative
Widespread badger cull will not prevent TB in cattle, concludes new Durham University research
Professor Peter Atkins
A widespread badger cull will not solve the problem of tuberculosis in cattle, according to new research by Durham University. But the study says that it may play a part in controlling infection levels in problem hotspots in the UK.
(14 Feb 2013) » More about Widespread badger cull will not prevent TB in cattle, concludes new Durham University research
Catholic theologian reacts to the Pope's resignation
Pope Benedict XVI
Professor Paul D. Murray, Director of the Durham University's prestigious Centre for Catholic Studies at Durham University, gives his reaction to the surprise resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.
(13 Feb 2013) » More about Reaction to the Pope's resignation
GPs spot eighty per cent of cancers after two visits
Professor Greg Rubin
More than eighty per cent of cancers diagnosed by GPs are spotted in the first two consultations, with more than half being referred to see a specialist at the first appointment, according to a new study by a team of scientists including Durham University.
(8 Feb 2013) » More about GPs spot eighty per cent of cancers after two visits
Birds may need a hand to weather climate change
Image courtesy of Andy and Gill Swash (World Wildlife Images)
Birds in Asia may need a helping hand to adapt to climate change, according to scientists.
(5 Feb 2013) » More about Birds may need a hand to weather climate change
Durham University appoints new Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Education
Durham University has appointed Professor Tom Ward as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Education and Professor of Mathematics.
(4 Sep 2012) » More about Durham University appoints new Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Education
World-famous opera star Sir Thomas Allen appointed Chancellor of Durham University
Celebrated opera star Sir Thomas Allen, who has performed on some of the world's great stages, has been appointed to a new leading role as Chancellor of Durham University.
(13 Oct 2011) » More about World-famous opera star Sir Thomas Allen appointed Chancellor of Durham University
Durham Declares as University Fees Market Takes Shape
England's third oldest university, renowned for the quality and employability of its graduates, has announced plans to charge a headline fee of £9,000 per year to undergraduates from 2012.
(16 Mar 2011) » More about Durham Declares as University Fees Market Takes Shape
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