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Ambitious new partnership to tackle offshore wind challenges

We’re taking on some of the offshore wind industry’s toughest challenges by joining forces with the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.
Members of both organisations at the signing of the MOU between ORE Catapult and Durham University

Durham researchers awarded grant to help improve the resilience of roads in the Indian Himalayas affected by devastating monsoon rainfall

Our researchers have been awarded a British Council grant for a project aiming to improve the resilience of roads in the Himalayan region of India by integrating disaster preparedness into transportation engineering education.
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Satellite-aided technologies research project secures UKRI interdisciplinary scheme funding

A project, led by Professor Hongjian Sun in our Department of Engineering, has secured funding from the first round of UK Research and Innovation’s new cross research council responsive mode (CRCRM) scheme.
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Durham’s solar-powered car reaches new height at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Our Solar Car team has successfully conquered the legendary Goodwood Hill Climb, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable motorsport.
Durham University Solar Car stand at the Goodwood festival of speed

Opportunity in Engineering Department: Durham Doctoral Teaching Fellow in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

**Applications are invited for a Durham Doctoral Teaching Fellow in Electrical or Electronic Engineering at the Department of Engineering**
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New way to diagnose Multiple Sclerosis could be game changer for patients

Doctors may soon have a new, high-tech way to diagnose Multiple Sclerosis using special eye scans.
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Empowering engineers with open conversations

This Sunday 23 June is the 11th International Women in Engineering Day, led by the Women’s Engineering Society UK. To mark this important day, which has the theme ‘Enhanced by Engineering’, we discussed this year’s Durham University Empowering Engineers Symposium 2024 with Dr Beth Barnes, Assistant Professor.
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Opportunity in Engineering Department: MOL Professor in Maritime Energy Systems

We are hiring: MOL Professor in Maritime Energy Systems!
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Opportunity in Engineering Department: Operations Administrator

Join our vibrant community at the Department of Engineering as an Operations Administrator!
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Opportunity in Engineering Department: Research Coordinator

**Join Our Team! Research Coordinator at Durham University Department of Engineering**
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The Department of Engineering has recently gained an Athena Swan Silver award

The Department of Engineering has recently gained an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising the success of our efforts to support gender equality and, in particular, women in their career development.
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Dr Shunmin Zhu was selected to attend the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

Dr Shunmin Zhu, who is a Marie Curie Fellow working at the Department of Engineering, will join a cohort of outstanding young scientists from around the world at the prestigious 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.

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