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1.5°C target too high for polar ice sheets and sea level rise

Efforts to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C under the Paris Climate Agreement may not go far enough to save the world’s ice sheets.
Rock and ice in the foreground with sea and ice in the background.

Professor David Bridgland awarded The President's Medal by the Geologists' Association

Professor David Bridgland has been awarded The President's Medal by the Geologists' Association.
David Bridgland

New study paves way for greener digital infrastructure

We have contributed to new international research that critically assesses the intricate relationship between urban digitisation and sustainability, focusing on the significant environmental impact of data centres.
Data centre

Durham to launch Leverhulme Centre for Algorithmic Life with help from Leverhulme Trust

With Professor of Political Geography Louise Amoore at the helm, the centre will explore new ways to understand how humans interact with algorithmic technologies.
Professor Louise Amoore poses for a portrait

Ivan Markovic speaks on BBC Radio 4 show about his new book

Dr Ivan Markovic speaks on BBC Radio 4 about his new book 'An Atmospheric History of Smoking in Modern Britain'
Ivan Markovic book

Professor Jonny Darling gives evidence to Home Affairs Committee

Professor Jonathan Darling has given evidence before the Home Affairs Committee as part of an inquiry into asylum accommodation in Britain.
images of refugees

Department ranked 11th in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

Our Department has been ranked 11th in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
Aerial view of Durham Cathedral with QS World University Rankings logo

Climate change is hampering River Thames clean-up efforts

Global warming is making it harder to clean up the iconic River Thames in the UK, according to a new study involving scientists from Durham University.
Small boats going along the River Thames in the UK.

Tessa Gillian Howard (BA Geography, University College, 2017-22) - awarded an MBE last month in the King's New Year Honours List

One of our recently graduated BA students - Tessa Gillian Howard (BA Geography, University College, 2017-22) - was awarded an MBE in the King's New Year Honours List.
Tess Howard

Professor Jonny Darling appointed as one of three new editors of the RGS journal 'Area'.

Professor Jonny Darling joins the editorial team of the Royal Geographical Society's journal Area.
Area journalk

The Greenland ice sheet is falling apart – new study

Tom Chudley, a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in our Department of Geography, shares new research showing how quickly the Greenland ice sheet is melting.
The Greenland ice sheet as viewed from above

Cracks in Greenland Ice Sheet growing more rapidly

The Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking open more rapidly as it responds to climate change.
Overhead view looking down on crevasses criss-crossing part of the Greenland Ice Sheet.