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Food production should be Zimbabwe’s top priority, expert says
Dr Vimbai Kwashirai
Zimbabwe’s government needs to face the issue of land ownership head on to pull the country out of poverty, a Zimbabwe history expert says.
(9 Feb 2010) » More about Food production should be Zimbabwe’s top priority, expert says
Durham scientists win 3D movie award
Still from 'Cosmic Origins' movie showing the Milky Way is just one of many thousands of galaxies
A 3D movie produced by Durham University scientists has overcome competition from Disney to secure an international award.
(26 Jan 2010) » More about Durham scientists win 3D movie award
UK recovery from recession “still in doubt”, says Durham economics expert
Tony Cleaver, Senior Teaching Fellow in Economics
The UK’s recovery from recession is still in doubt despite figures showing a slight growth in the country’s economy, a Durham University expert has said.
(26 Jan 2010) » More about UK recovery from recession “still in doubt”, says Durham economics expert
Babies to help reveal more about autism
Baby takes part in brain research
Researchers are looking for babies of up to two years old to take part in research to help understand how babies’ brains work.
(13 Jan 2010) » More about Babies to help reveal more about autism
Quake expert comments on Haiti
Following the earthquake that hit Haiti, expert Prof Roger Searle explains more about the quake.
(13 Jan 2010) » More about Quake expert comments on Haiti
Durham University part of launch of £4 million scholarship scheme
Durham University is part of a £4 million groundbreaking scholarship scheme launched to help talented students who wish to study science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects at university.
(21 Dec 2009) » More about Durham University part of launch of £4 million scholarship scheme
“Largest ever” scholarship gift to help County Durham students study at Durham University
Councillor Young and Vice-Chancellor Prof Higgins sign the scholarship agreement
Durham University will tomorrow (Wed December 16) launch a scholarship fund for County Durham students thanks to a £1million donation from local entrepreneur and councillor Bob Young.
(16 Dec 2009) » More about “Largest ever” scholarship gift to help County Durham students study at Durham University
While shepherds watched their flocks on ‘Ilkley Moor’
Durham Music Department Choir: Image NCJ media
The carol,‘While shepherds watched’, used to be commonly sung to the tune ‘Ilkley Moor’, according to research by a Durham University hymnologist.
(15 Dec 2009) » More about While shepherds watched their flocks on ‘Ilkley Moor’
Durham scientists in running for entrepreneurship prize
A team of bioscientists from Durham University has made it through regional heats to take part in the final of a national competition that rewards exceptional entrepreneurial skills.
(10 Dec 2009) » More about Durham scientists in running for entrepreneurship prize
MBAs should focus more on business ethics, says new research
Prof. Rob Dixon
Tomorrow’s business leaders should focus more on business ethics and stakeholders instead of concentrating on profit and shareholders, according to new research involving Durham University.
(9 Dec 2009) » More about MBAs should focus more on business ethics, says new research
Durham in line to host the Lindisfarne Gospels
The Lindisfarne Gospels, one of the world's great treasures, could be heading to Durham’s World Heritage Site in 2013.
(2 Dec 2009) » More about Durham in line to host the Lindisfarne Gospels
German Christmas café comes to Durham
Durham University is this Monday (7 December) celebrating the festive season with a Christmas-themed German café and a public lecture in German by a high profile speaker.
(1 Dec 2009) » More about German Christmas café comes to Durham
Monkeys choose mating partners with different genes
Male mandrill
The world’s largest species of monkey ‘chooses’ mates with genes that are different from their own to guarantee healthy and strong offspring.
(25 Nov 2009) » More about Monkeys choose mating partners with different genes
Bill Bryson, Chancellor of Durham University, launches Christopher Moyes Memorial Foundation
A new charity is being launched by Durham University Chancellor Bill Bryson to help students from ‘the global south’ to study hazard and risk.
(17 Nov 2009) » More about Bill Bryson, Chancellor of Durham University, launches Christopher Moyes Memorial Foundation
River mapping reveals unchartered territory
A new study of river boundaries has revealed that up to 7% of the world’s river boundaries, the equivalent of thousands of kilometres, are missing from records used for the resolution of international disputes.
(1 Nov 2009) » More about River mapping reveals unchartered territory
Volcano expert abseils into the hottest place on earth
A Durham University scientist gets as close-up as you possibly can to the hottest place on Earth, in a new BBC TV programme to be aired this week.
(19 Mar 2009) » More about Volcano expert abseils into the hottest place on earth
