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The Intractable Challenge: Land Insecurity is Linked to Poverty in Africa
Durham University is proud to be leading on a new multidisciplinary project looking at how to address the link between land insecurity and poverty in Africa.
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How to understand one of Stephen Hawking's final papers
Professor Ruth Gregory from Mathematical Sciences explains what we can understand from one of Professor Stephen Hawking's final papers, which was published posthumously last week.
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Warning signs: how early humans first began to paint animals
Professor Paul Pettitt, from the Department of Archaeology and Derek Hodgson, University of York, explain why figurative art might derive from Neanderthal handprints.
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How research uses the wisdom – and funding – of the crowd
Billions of people across the world are now connected by the internet and this online crowd is regularly used to provide information and funding to projects both big and small.
(26 Apr 2018) » More about how research uses the wisdom – and funding – of the crowd
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10th International Conference on Genomics & Molecular Biology
We have the pleasure of announcing the 10th International Conference on Genomics & Molecular Biology. Held in Barcelona, Spain.
Genomics 2018 will provide a perfect platform to all the Scientists, Researchers, Students and Business Delegates to deliver the latest scientific advancements in the respective sphere.
Beyond the Realms: Tales of Fantasy and Imagination
Durham Festival of the Arts
Join Music Durham for their annual celebratory concert in Durham Cathedral, the official opening of Durham Festival of the Arts 2018.
Based on the theme of the supernatural, there will be performances from Durham University Concert Band, Choral Society, Orchestral Society, Big Band, New Art Music Ensemble, Chamber Choir, and Northern Lights A Cappella. Join us for an evening of music based on magic, myth, and mystery
Community Brass Day with Russell Gray
Durham Festival of the Arts
Durham Festival of the Arts is running a Community Brass Day, open to all brass players of any age and ability.
Led by world renowned band conductor, Russell Gray, there will be a workshop 10am -12 p.m where the band will learn pieces, receiving guidance from Russell. Gain experience through provided repertoire, with a showcase to conclude performing the rehearsed material.
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