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Research Impact at Durham

We are a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence. Across our faculties, we conduct boundary breaking research to transform lives and make a difference both at home and around the world.

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Student accommodation: University action and statements

The University has sought to reassure all students on finding suitable accommodation for 2023/24.

  

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  • University Challenge Winners

    Huge congratulations to our team who were victorious in the Grand Final of University Challenge!

    University Challenge team 2023
  • Enhancing Biodiversity

    Discover more about how we are intending on measuring, maintaining and enhancing biodiversity across our 251ha of land at Durham.

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University Challenge Winners

Huge congratulations to our team who were victorious in the Grand Final of University Challenge!

University Challenge team 2023

Enhancing Biodiversity

Discover more about how we are intending on measuring, maintaining and enhancing biodiversity across our 251ha of land at Durham.

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Queer Student Awards

We are delighted to have been nominated for University of the Year in The Queer Student Awards 2023.
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New English literature scholarship launched for British students of Black heritage 

We’re launching a new scholarship scheme to support UK students of Black heritage to study English literature at Durham, where their financial circumstances may be a barrier to them accessing higher education.  
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Carbon neutral heat beneath our feet ‘could supply large parts of UK’

New research from some of our leading energy experts has shown that the UK sits on underground heat capable of providing sustainable, carbon-neutral heating and cooling for large areas of the nation.
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Key climate temperature goals could be too high

Scientists – including one of Durham’s leading glaciologists - and several countries highly vulnerable to climate change have warned that key global temperature goals might be too high.
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World Top 100 Success for Durham’s Sustainability activities

The University has been named as one of the Top 100 educational institutions worldwide in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023, demonstrating our commitment to a sustainable future.
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Oriental Museum hosts ‘Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki’ exhibition

A new exhibition opening soon at our Oriental Museum depicts the horrors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear bombing.  
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Keeping all ‘Eyes on the Baby’

Professor Helen Ball from Durham’s Infancy and Sleep Centre has played an intrinsic role in the research around sudden infant death and safer sleep conditions and environments for babies and infants. Here Helen shares why a multi-agency approach by Local Authorities, Early Years and family-facing services, is needed in ensuring all ‘Eyes on the Baby’.
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First-of-its-kind measurement of Universe’s expansion rate

Our physicists are part of an international team that has successfully used a first-of-its-kind technique to measure the expansion of the Universe.
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Championing student voices at Durham Film Festival

Durham Film Festival is back for 2023 to champion student voices from across the globe. The festival will take place on 12 and 13 June at the Gala Theatre and Cinema in Durham city centre.
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Durham to host the Inter-University Musical Theatre Festival 2024

Durham University Musical Theatre Troupe were crowned the winners of the Inter-University Musical Theatre Festival (IUMTF). The festival was held at the Warwick Arts Centre on Saturday 20 May 2023 and following the victory, Durham will host next year’s competition.
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Keir Starmer hasn’t really called time on North Sea oil and gas – here’s why

Professor Gavin Bridge, from our Department of Geography, and Associate Professor Gisa Weszkalnys, from the Department of Anthropology at the London School of Economics and Political Science, explain what's at stake in Labour's plan for North Sea Oil and Gas.
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Magnet therapy for depression is available on the NHS – here’s how it works

Professor Amanda Ellison from our Department of Psychology explains what transcranial magnetic simulation (TMS) is and how it can be used to treat depression.
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We have joined the new £4.17m Digital Health Hub ‘NortHFutures’

We are part of a ground-breaking £4.17m Digital Health Hub for the North East and Cumbria, in collaboration with five universities and seven NHS trusts.
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Durham experts join forces to help improve North East pupils’ communication skills

Our researchers are involved in an innovative project across four different subject areas to help North East pupils improve their communication skills.
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Upcoming events

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Wednesday 7 June 2023 - Sunday 10 September 2023
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Oriental Museum, Elvet Hill, Durham, DH1 3TH
Remains of cathedral in landscape devastated by nuclear blast

Botanic Garden Fun Day

Sunday 18 June 2023 - Sunday 18 June 2023
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden Hollingside Lane Durham DH1 3DF
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Discover Durham Live Virtual Sessions

Monday 6 February 2023 - Thursday 29 June 2023
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Photographing Tutankhamun

Friday 9 December 2022 - Saturday 24 June 2023
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Outdoor Art Gallery, Bill Bryson Library Square, Durham University, Durham DH1 3LE
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From our Student Blogs:

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: a touring production

Castle Theatre Company is delighted to announce its 2023 touring production of one of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies: A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Catch the show in Durham 13-15 June before they tour the south of the UK & the USA. Final year Liberal Arts student, Flo explains all in her blog.
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Highlights from Durham Global Week

Not only was Durham Global Week a focal point through which to recognise the impact of staff and students across the world, it was an opportunity for friends and colleagues to celebrate and learn from our cultural diversity.

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