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What does the future hold for the North East region?

How did the North East region transform from one with innovative firms to one with assembly line factories to eventually become a destination for call centres and Amazon distribution centres?
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Sir Thomas Allen receives lifetime achievement award

Our former Chancellor, opera singer Sir Thomas Allen, has been awarded the Gramophone Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the world of classical music.
Sir Thomas Allen

Commercially sourced wildflower seeds may threaten Britain’s native red campion

Scientists at from our Biosciences Department working with colleagues from the University of Liverpool, have discovered that shop-bought wildflower seeds may be putting Britain’s native plants at risk.
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Collaborating with Action for ME to improve understanding of ME

Dr Katharine Cheston, from our Institute for Medical Humanities and Department of Sociology, is working with the charity Action for ME to better understand what it is like to live with ME and long Covid.
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UK must increase water availability to meet decarbonisation goals

The UK must significantly increase water availability to meet its decarbonisation goals, according to new research led by our Department of Engineering and involving our Department of Earth Sciences.
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Durham and Japan Strengthen Scientific Collaborations

During a recent visit, Professor Clive Roberts, Executive Dean (Science), met with Japanese partners to develop research collaborations in clean energy, quantum physics, smart grids and bioengineering.
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Major national initiative set to reshape the role of research professionals

A bold new initiative to reshape how research is delivered in the UK has been awarded £4.5m from the Research England Development (RED) Fund.
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Law School expert wins prestigious award for research on freedom of expression

Dr Ge Chen has won an international honour for his research into freedom of expression with a focus on China.
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What’s on in Durham this autumn

The new academic year is upon us, and we’re ready and raring to go with some events you won’t want to miss out on.
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History and art combine to bring hidden stories of Black communities to life

Our researchers are helping young people discover the overlooked stories of Black British communities through art, history and literature.
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New students officially join Durham at Matriculation ceremonies

Our new students have joined our Durham University community, with an official welcome at our traditional Matriculation ceremonies in Durham Cathedral.

Researchers help advance breakthrough in blood pressure treatment

A new project aiming to develop a novel way to treat high blood pressure has received £125,000 from the Scottish Funding Council.
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