Broadcast Clips
Durham University's Oriental Museum showcases the Disappearing Heritage of Sudan
Dr Craig Barclay and Zoe Cormack appear on the BBC Arabic programme to talk about the exhibition at the Oriental museum. The exhibition offers a new and unique documentation of the remnants of the colonial experience in Sudan from the Ottoman, Egyptian and British periods.
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Dr Thom Brook
What does it take to be British?
Dr Thom Brook, Reader in Law at Durham, appeared on the Voice of Russia to discuss the UK's new citizenship test and what it means to be British.
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Dr Charles Fernyhough
Our memories are less reliable than we think
Dr Charles Fernyhough talks with NPR's Rachel Martin about his own first memory and his exploration of the science of remembering.
In his new book, Pieces of Light, he digs deep into the recesses of memory to determine what shapes it, how it works and why some things stick with us forever.
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Pieces of Light is currently Editors' Choice in the US iBookstore this week, (18 March) to view the book click here.
Professor Lena Dominelli
Social work can mobilise community action on climate
Professor Lena Dominelli describes environmental justice and social work's contribution to it at the UN Climate Change Conference in Doha.
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Hild Bede Chapel
The College of St Hild and St Bede's Chaplain appears on Premier Radio
Rev Jonathan Lawson talks to Premier Radio's Dave Rose about his work with Durham University students.
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Dr Pete Edwards
How big is the universe?
Dr Pete Edwards, Director of Science Outreach and Science and Society officer, explains how we measure astronomical distances.
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Professor Fiona Measham
Professor Fiona Measham on BBC Radio 4's "Thinking Allowed"
Professor of Criminology, Fiona Measham, joined Laurie Taylor for a special programme on Intoxication, which explored the role and meaning of both alcohol and drugs in human life. Why do so many people chose to alter their consciousness with stimulants, whether legal or illicit?
To listen to the programme, click here.
Sleeping baby
Dr Liz Meins appears on Radio 4's All in the Mind
New research shows that reading a baby's mind aids its development. Dr Liz Meins talked to Claudia Hammond about a new technique which helps mothers connect with their infants. Known as mind mindedness this method cuts across social groups and is being used successfully to help women with serious mental illness bond with their babies.
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Professor Richard Davies
Richard Davies, Dean - Knowledge Transfer and Impact, assists Parliamentary Select Committee
Professor Richard Davies appeared as an expert before the parliamentary select committee on behalf of The Geological Society, to inform them about shale gas reserves in the UK. To view the televised proceedings click here.
Fadia Faqir (Photographer Henry Landers)
Dr Fadia Faqir participates in the BBC World Service programme The Forum.
Do you have a guilty secret that keeps you tossing and turning at night? Or do you sleep easy with a clear conscience? The Forum's subject this week is guilt: how much does it affect the behaviour of individuals, families and entire nations? To listen to the broadcast click here.
Emma Cunliffe
Syrian heritage 'suffering a lot' after market fire
A covered market in the Syrian city of Allepo, a world heritage site that dates back to the 14th Century, has been destroyed in a fire.
Emma Cunliffe, from the Department of Archaeology told the Today programme "the heritage is suffering a lot" in Syria. To listen to the broadcast click here.
World-renowned opera star Sir Thomas Allen installed as Chancellor of Durham University
Sir Thomas Allen was officially installed as the 12th Chancellor of Durham University on Tuesday 26th June in Durham Cathedral. He is taking on the role from author Bill Bryson who attended the ceremony to hand over the robes of office to Sir Thomas. You can watch a short film about the special event here.
What is a tipping point?
Professors Tim Clark and Pat Waugh from the Durham Tipping Points project discuss the idea of tipping points on BBC Radio 4's Thinking Allowed. Areas as diverse as finance, fashion and environment come under the microscope.
Professor Carlos Frenk
The hunt for dark matter
Professor Carlos Frenk, Director of Durham University's world-leading Institute for Computational Cosmology (ICC) explains his quest to find dark matter, a mysterious substance that makes up a large part of the Universe, to The Guardian's Science Weekly podcast.
Professor Anoush Ehteshami
Iran's regional strategy and global power
Professor Anoush Ehteshami, from the University's School of Government and International Affairs, talks to ISN Zurich about Iran's regional power and global strategy.
The life and influence of William Caxton.
Professor Richard Gameson talks to Melvyn Bragg on BBC Radio 4 about the merchant who brought the printing press to the British Isles. To listen to the full discussion click here.